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Instruments
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Fuel gauge
The pointer drops to zero when the starter 
switch is turned off, but quickly rises to show 
the level of fuel in the tank when the switch is 
turned to position II. After refuelling, the 
gauge rapidly rises to reflect the increase of fuel 
in the tank.
When the fuel remaining in the tank is a 
minimum of 12 litres (3 Gallons) the AMBER 
low fuel warning light in the fuel gauge 
illuminates. If the light illuminates, refuel at the 
first...

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4. Temperature gauge
Once the engine coolant has reached its normal 
operating temperature, the pointer will rise to a 
position midway between the RED and BLUE 
segments of the gauge (the precise position will 
vary according to climatic conditions).
If the pointer moves towards the RED segment, 
this indicates that the engine coolant is 
becoming too hot. Should the pointer move 
INTO the RED segment and the RED warning 
light within the gauge illuminates, severe 
engine damage could...

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Trip Co mputer
TRIP COMPUTER - FUNCTION 
SELECTION
The trip computer utilises the message centre 
in the instrument pack and provides useful 
information to assist the driver to calculate fuel 
stops, journey times and distances.When the starter switch is in position II, the 
different trip computer statistics can be viewed 
in turn by pressing the button on the end of the 
direction indicator stalk repeatedly until the 
relevant statistic is displayed. The statistics are 
displayed in...

Message Centre
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Me ssag e Centre
MAIN MESSAGE CENTRE
1.Digital odometer. Displays the total 
distance travelled by the vehicle.
2.Trip recorder. Displays the distance 
travelled in kilometres or miles for 
individual journeys.
3.External temperature display.
4.Warning message and information display.
Driver warning and information messages are 
displayed in the message centre. Messages 
have different priority levels and are grouped 
into the following categories.
Messages are displayed when a fault...

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WARNING INFORMATION MESSAGES
Warnings and information messages appear in order of importance, with critical warnings taking 
priority. Critical warnings are indicated by flashing arrows appearing on either side of the message. 
Action should be taken immediately if a critical warning is displayed.
MessageMeaningWhat to do?
ACCESS MAX 40 KM/H (25 
MPH)Crawl mode is selected. Do not drive at speeds 
exceeding 40 km/h (25 mph) 
whilst in crawl mode or the 
vehicle will return to standard...

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CHECK NORMAL BEAM 
LIGHTA bulb has failed or there is a 
fault in the electrical circuit.Check/replace the bulb or 
consult your dealer.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV The oil level is at the absolute 
minimum.Stop the vehicle as soon as 
safety permits and top-up the 
engine oil to the correct level.
CHECK FRONT FOGLIGHT A bulb has failed or there is a 
fault in the electrical circuit.Check/replace the bulb or 
consult your Retailer.
CHECK FRONT LIGHT More than one front light is...

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DSC INACTIVE A fault has been detected in 
the DSC system.The vehicle is driveable, but 
proceed with caution. Consult 
your Retailer at the earliest 
opportunity.
EEPROM  LCMC The main lighting switch has a 
fault.Consult your Retailer at the 
earliest opportunity.
ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG A fault has been detected in 
the engine electronics.The vehicle is driveable, but with 
reduced engine speed and 
power. Drive with caution, and 
consult your Retailer at the 
earliest opportunity....

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LIGHTS ON The key has been removed 
from the starter switch and the 
lights have been left on.Turn the light switch to the off 
position, if the lights are no 
longer required.
LOW RANGE LOW range has been selected 
in the transfer gearbox.Select HIGH range if LOW range 
is not required.
LOW SCREEN WASH Fluid level is too low. Top-up the washer reservoir at 
the earliest opportunity.
MANUAL  MODE The transmission is in manual 
mode.Select automatic mode if 
manual mode is no longer...

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TAILDOOR OPEN The taildoor is open as the 
vehicle moves off from 
stationary for the first time.Stop the vehicle as soon as 
safety permits and close the 
taildoor.
TRAILER MODE A suspension height change 
request has been made whilst 
the vehicle is being used for 
towing. No change occurs.Do not attempt to change 
suspension height when towing 
- the vehicle must remain at 
standard height.
TRANS FAILSAFE PROG A malfunction has occurred in 
the transmission.Drive carefully avoiding...

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SERVICE INTERVAL INDICATOR
When the starter switch is turned to position I, 
a countdown to when the next service is due 
appears in the total distance travelled display 
(arrowed in inset). In the left-hand sector, the 
type of service required is shown. A minus sign 
preceding the distance indicates that the 
service interval point has been exceeded and 
this is the distance by which it is overdue.
After approximately five seconds, the display 
reverts to show just the total...