Applicable only in the United States
Instrument overview
Fig. 10
Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Instrument explanations
(1)
Button for setting the instrument cluster clock, the Radio or Radio & Navigation system
clock, and the analog clock
1
.
– With the ignition on, push the
/
®
button to highlight the hour or the minutes in the clock
display.
– To advance the clock, push the
0.0 / SET
button
(7)
. Press and hold the button to fast for-
ward.
– Push the
/
®
button again to finish setting the clock.
(2)
Tachometer
(shows engine revolutions per minute in thousands when the engine is running).
The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next
higher gear or selector level position
D
, or ease your foot off the accelerator
⇒
.
(3)
Engine coolant temperature display
~
(4)
Displays
(5)
Fuel gauge
(6)
Speedometer
.
(7)
Reset button
for the trip odometer display (
trip
).
– Push the 0.0 / SET button in order to reset to zero.
NOTICE
x
To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
x
To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone
(warning zone) briefly.
Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
1
On appropriately equipped vehicles, the clocks can also be set via the
Settings
menu in the instrument cluster display
