Fig. 138 Coolant temperature display in instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsA 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. |
Do not drive on!
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 . |
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Ⓑ 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. |
Do not drive on!
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
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident and serious injury.NOTICE
Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving
through water, for example if the road is flooded:
Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level
must be no hig ...
Test Requirements
Radiator and condenser are clean (clean if necessary).
The ribbed belt for the A/C compressor and alternator
tensioned correctly.
All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and installed
correctly.
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Explanation of Test Results
1 -
Type of test.
2 -
Battery test result.
3 -
Measured voltage
4 -
Measured cold start value.
5 -
Cold st ...