The instrument panel displays information, warnings, and menu options to the driver.
The vehicle has one of the following instrument panels:
The standard instrument panel comprises permanent speedometer (1) and tachometer dials (2). The information panel (3) is only visible when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
The information panel displays the fuel level (4) and the engine temperature (5).
The virtual instrument panel comprises a speedometer (1), a tachometer (2), and an information panel (3). The engine temperature (4) is displayed within the tachometer. The fuel level (5) is displayed within the speedometer.
All instruments are only visible when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
The virtual instrument panel can be configured to meet personal preferences. See CONFIGURING A VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT PANEL.
The virtual instrument panel can be configured using the steering wheel controls. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPERATION and INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPTIONS.
To configure the virtual instrument panel:
The following options are available:
The selected option is retained after the vehicle’s ignition is switched off.
Driving status information, e.g., the vehicle’s speed, is always displayed in the instrument panel, irrespective of the option selected.
The speedometer displays the current vehicle speed. Depending on market specification, the speedometer can be configured to display in mph or km/h.
To configure the speedometer, touch the settings icon on the touchscreen.
From the settings menu:
The tachometer displays the current engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The information panel displays information and menu selection options. The information panel can be configured to meet personal preferences. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPTIONS.
The fuel gauge displays the current fuel tank level. An arrow-head symbol, next to the fuel pump symbol, indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is located.
The low fuel warning lamp illuminates to indicate that the vehicle should be refueled in the near future.
The approximate driving distance for the current fuel level can be viewed via the trip computer. See TRIP COMPUTER.
Never allow the engine to run out of fuel. Doing so may cause serious damage to the vehicle’s fuel system.
The temperature gauge displays the current engine temperature.
If the pointer moves into the red segment, the engine is overheating. In this event, the engine temperature warning lamp illuminates.
If the engine overheats, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits. Allow the engine to idle until the temperature reduces. If the temperature does not reduce after several minutes, switch the engine off and allow it to cool.
If the problem persists, seek qualified assistance immediately.
Serious engine damage occurs if the vehicle is driven while the engine is overheating.
Engine performance may be reduced, and some vehicle systems may stop working, if the engine overheats.
Do not operate the instrument panel menu controls while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause driver distraction. Driver distraction may cause an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
The instrument panel’s display settings and some vehicle features can be configured using the instrument panel menu. The instrument panel menu is operated via the left-side steering wheel controls. Press the center of the controls to display the instrument panel menu and the instrument panel menu controls.
To operate the instrument panel menu:
Do not operate the instrument panel menu controls while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause driver distraction. Driver distraction may cause an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
Instrument panel menus do not display until any messages are read and cleared. Do not ignore any warning or information messages displayed in the instrument panel. Take appropriate action as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to the vehicle, serious injury, or death. See WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES.
The following main menu options are available:
The phone menu only displays when a smartphone is paired and connected.
Not all menu options are available in all markets.
Some menu options are not available once the engine is started.
Do not ignore any warning or information messages displayed in the instrument panel. Take appropriate action as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to the vehicle, serious injury, or death.
The instrument panel displays warning and information messages to the driver.
Warning messages require the driver to take action as soon as safely possible. Warning messages are accompanied by a warning lamp.
Information messages provide the driver with vehicle information, or actions to be taken.
Press the center of the left-side steering wheel controls to clear a message. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPERATION.
Clearing a warning message does not rectify the fault. The associated warning lamp remains illuminated until the fault is rectified.
If a persistent fault is detected, the instrument panel displays the relevant message each time the vehicle’s ignition is switched on. The messages are displayed in order of importance, with the highest priority message being displayed first. Each message is displayed for 2 seconds. Some messages may be accompanied by an audible tone.
Some messages may also display an Owner’s Handbook symbol. Further information on the message can be found in the relevant section of the Owner’s Handbook.
The trip computer displays and stores trip information. The information panel displays the information.
The following information can be displayed:
Press and release the trip button, located on the end of the lighting control, to scroll through the available options.
Some trip computer information can be reset to zero. Press and hold the trip button for 2 seconds, when the instrument panel displays the required information.
Two trip computers are available: Trip A and Trip B. Both display the same information. To switch between the trip computers:
A third option, Trip Auto, is also available. Trip Auto allows the driver to add or remove data from either Trip A or Trip B to a running total.
To add data for the last journey to Trip Auto:
The trip computer can be configured to display in miles or km in the same way as the speedometer. See SPEEDOMETER.
Do not operate or adjust the Head-Up Display (HUD) while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause driver distraction. Driver distraction may cause an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
The HUD projects some instrument panel information onto the windshield.
The HUD must be correctly adjusted to match the driver before use. See ADJUSTING THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD).
To switch the HUD on or off:
To select which items the HUD displays:
The HUD can only display information that is also currently displayed in the instrument panel.
The position and format of the displayed information is dependent on the priority and number of options selected.
If the HUD requires cleaning, follow the recommended procedure. See CLEANING SCREENS AND DISPLAYS.
Do not operate or adjust the Head-Up Display (HUD) while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause driver distraction. Driver distraction may cause an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
The position and brightness of the HUD can be adjusted. The position of the HUD must be correctly set before use. The correct position is dependent on the height of the driver and the seat position.
To set the HUD to the correct position:
Failure to sit in the correct position may result in the HUD image not being fully visible.
The position of the HUD can be stored using the seat memory function. See SEAT POSITION MEMORY.
To adjust the brightness of the HUD:
The Head-Up Display (HUD):
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