Fig. 138 Coolant temperature display in instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
A display for the coolant temperature may be, depending on the vehicle equipment, located in instrument cluster. In normal driving conditions, the needle will be in the middle section of the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high ambient temperatures.
Flashes |
Needle position |
Possible cause | Solution |
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Ⓒ Warning area |
Coolant temperature too high. |
![]() Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and when safe to do so. Stop the engine, let the engine cool down until the needle is back in the normal area. Check the coolant level . |
Ⓑ Normal area |
Coolant level too low. | After
the engine has cooled down, check the coolant level and refill engine coolant
if the level is too low . There is a fault if the coolant level is correct. |
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-- | Fault in the coolant system. |
![]() Seek expert assistance. |
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Ⓐ Cold |
-- | Avoid high engine revs and heavy engine loads until the engine is warm. |
Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
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Engine coolant temperature is too low in vehicles with autogas engine. | Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads. Wait until adequate operating temperature has been reached. |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
NOTICE
Checking
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Turn off the ignition.
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Connect pressure gauge battery (A/C service station).
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Take pressure gauge readings. There are two possible results
A and B.
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SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism
and an anti-theft alarm .
Function
Action
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanis ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Fuses in the vehicle
→ Changing a blown fuse
At the time of print we are unable to provide an up-to-date overview of the
locations of the fuses for the electrical consumers. This is because the vehicle
is under co ...