Fig. 176 Coolant temperature display in instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
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.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly when the ignition is switched on while the vehicle runs functional checks. They will switch off after a few seconds.
Lit up |
Pointer position |
Possible cause | Correction |
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Ⓒ Warning area |
Coolant temperature too high. |
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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. |
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-- | Engine coolant temperature is too low in vehicles with natural gas engine. | Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads. |
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Ⓐ Cold |
-- | Avoid high engine revs and heavy engine loads until the engine is warm. |
Flashes | Possible cause | Correction |
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Fault in the coolant system. | Use expert assistance! |
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Fig. 180 Engine compartment: pushing
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