Frelander 2. Manual — part 705

Instruments

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Tachometer

Indicates engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM) x 1000.

Temperature gauge

If the pointer moves onto the red line and the
red warning indicator illuminates severe engine
damage can occur.

If the engine overheats, stop the vehicle as
soon as safety permits. Switch the engine off
and allow it to cool down. If the problem
reoccurs, seek qualified assistance before
continuing.

Note: If engine temperature rises to the point
where overheating may occur, there may be a
noticeable reduction in engine power, and the
air conditioning may cease operation. This is a
normal operating strategy to reduce load on
the engine and assist with cooling.

Fuel gauge

Once the fuel level has dropped to the point
where the range is approximately 80 km (50
miles) the low fuel warning indicator will
illuminate.

As a reminder for the location of the fuel filler,
there is an arrow next to the fuel pump symbol
which points to the relevant side of the vehicle.

Speedometer

Indicates road speed.

Odometer

Indicates the total distance which the vehicle
has travelled.

Trip recorder

Indicates the distance travelled since the last
reset, and can be used to measure the distance
of individual journeys.

Trip recorder reset button

Resets the distance shown on the trip recorder
to zero.

Note: Once the trip recorder has been reset to
zero, the previously recorded distance will be
lost.

Gear selector mode and positiondisplay

Displays the currently selected gear on
vehicle's fitted with automatic transmission.

Main message centre

Displays warning, and information messages.
See INFORMATION MESSAGES (page 99).

Warning indicator panel (fitted in place of
main message centre)

If a main message centre is not fitted, the
warning indicator panel will provide system
status information.

Warning indicator panel

The warning indicator panel will provide
system status information.

CAUTION

Serious engine damage can occur if the
vehicle is driven whilst the engine is
overheating.

CAUTION

Never allow the vehicle to run out of
fuel. The resulting mis-fire may cause
serious damage to the catalytic

convertor.

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Information displays

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Information displays

TRIP COMPUTER

A short press (two seconds or less) or a series
of short presses of the i button will change the
trip computer display.

The options available are :-
• Approximate maximum range on current

fuel.

• Average fuel consumption.
• Average speed.
• Review active warning messages.
• Blank trip computer screen (displays

outside temperature).

• Trip distance.
To reset the trip distance recorder to zero,
press and hold the i button for two seconds.

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Main message centre

The main message centre is used to convey
information, warnings, and critical warning
messages to the driver.

Critical warning messages

Critical warning messages are accompanied by
an audible warning, and the message text may
have the handbook symbol next to it. These
messages are displayed continuously whilst
the ignition is on.

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TRIP

AV.

RANGE

FUEL

AV.

SPEED

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CAUTION

Do not ignore critical warning
messages, take appropriate action
immediately. Failure to do so may result

in serious damage to the vehicle.

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Information displays

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Warnings and information messages

When displayed, warning messages are
accompanied by an audible warning. These
messages are displayed for approximately
twenty seconds. The warning messages will be
displayed when applicable, and also when the
ignition is turned on, and off.

If the i symbol is displayed, there are current
warning messages waiting to be reviewed. To
review the warning messages press the i
button repeatedly until the list of messages is
displayed. The message centre will then cycle
through the messages until the i button is
pressed again.

Note: Messages are displayed in order of
importance, with critical warning messages
being the highest priority.

Messages

For information regarding the individual
messages, their meanings, and any action
required, please refer to the relevant section
within this handbook.

CAUTION

Do not ignore warning messages, take
appropriate action as soon as possible.
Failure to do so may result in serious

damage to the vehicle.

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Climate control

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Climate control

AIR VENTS

Adjust the direction and volume of air flow to
suit your requirements.