If the vehicle is driven with too low a fuel level, the
vehicle could stall in traffic and serious accidents
and injuries could occur.
•
If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel may be
delivered unevenly to the engine, especially
when driving uphill.
or down slopes.
•
The steering, driver and brake assist systems
do not work if the engine is running
erratically or is switched off due to lack of
power.
fuel or irregular fuel supply.
•
Always refuel when there is only a quarter of
fuel left in the tank to prevent the vehicle from
stalling due to lack of fuel.
ble.
Revolution counter
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 16.
Revolution counter
The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter
indicates the maximum permissible engine speed
for all gears after running-in and operating at
operating temperature.
Before reaching the red zone, shift to the next
higher gear, move the selector lever to the D/S
position or take your foot off the accelerator.
•
When the engine is cold, avoid high engine
speeds, overstressing and acceleration.
•
To avoid engine damage, do not allow the
tachometer needle to remain for too long.
time in the red zone of the scale.
Shifting up early helps to reduce fuel
consumption.
and operating noises.
Fig. 14 Fuel level indicator on the digital instrument
panel.
Fuel tank almost empty
The indicator light comes on yellow. Reserve fuel (red
mark) is being used.
→ p. 19.
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Come back as soon as you have the opportunity.
Fuel level indicator
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 16.
Fig. 13 Fuel level indicator on the analogue instrument
panel.
Never fully tighten the fuel tank. If the fuel supply is
not sufficient, combustion may fail and unburned
fuel may reach the exhaust system.
The small arrow on the fuel level indicator
next to the symbol of the south-
The fuel gauge points to the side of the vehicle
where the fuel filler cap is located.
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