Instrument panels

On switching on, the dial needles go to the extent of their travel then return

On switching on, the dial needles go to the extent of their travel then return to 0.

A. With the ignition on, the needle should indicate the fuel remaining.

B. With the engine running, the associated low level warning lamp should go off.

C. With the ignition on, the instrument panel screen should indicate the level

C. With the ignition on, the instrument panel screen should indicate the level of oil. If the levels are not correct, top up the level which is low.

    See also:

    Advice on child seats
    in a vehicle compromises the child's protection in the event of an accident. Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child seat harnesses keeping the slack relative to the child's body to ...

    A triumph of touchscreens
    Given that we aren’t always impressed by in-car touchscreens, this system is one of the best we’ve used. It’s big for a start. Having projected it into the cabin, off the dash, it’s easier to reac ...

    Emergency braking
    In the event of a failure of the main service brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle ...