Depending on the vehicle and radio version, to make a phone call and if the first position in the calls list is not accessible, use the arrow buttons or to navigate and the button to make the call. Tachometer (Rev counter) Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 15. The tachometer may differ depending on the ve- hicle version or may not be available. The start of the red zone on the rev counter indi- cates the maximum engine speed of a run and warm engine for each selected gear. Change to the next higher gear, position the selector lever to D/S or relieve the accelerator pedal before the needle reaches the red zone → .
NOTICE ● While the engine is cool, avoid high rotations, total acceleration and increased engine load. ● To avoid engine damages, the rev. counter needle must not remain in the red area of the scale for more than a short period of time. Switching to higher gears in advance helps save fuel and reduce operating noises. Fig. 14 In the digital instrument cluster: fuel gauge. Fuel gauge The fuel gauge may vary depending on the vehi- cle model → Fig. 13 or → Fig. 14 . Fuel tank almost empty The yellow indicator lamp must light up. The re- serve fuel (red mark) will be consumed → . Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 15. – Fill the tank as soon as possible → .
When switching the ignition on, certain warning and indicator lamps flash to check functions. Such lamps go out after a few seconds. WARNING Fig. 13 In the analogue instrument cluster: fuel gauge. Driving the vehicle when the fuel level is too low could lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, accidents and serious injuries. ● When the fuel level is too low, the fuel sup- ply to the engine could be irregular, especial- ly when driving up or down hills and inclines. Owner's Manual 18