Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
Braking system
Seat belt warning light
Alternator
Engine oil pressure too low
Coolant
Automated transmission
Power steering
Stability Control (ESC) / traction control (ASR)
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Tyre pressure
Rear fog light
Exhaust inspection system
Checking the engine electronics
Airbag system
Handbrake - automatic transmission
Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Turn signal system
Cruise control system
Main beam
/ Rear seat belt warning light
City Safe Drive
/ START-STOP
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
The lighting up of some warning lights may be accompanied by acoustic sig-
nals.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights extinguishes
for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
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Using the system
WARNING
Ignoring light-up indicator lamps in the instrument cluster and the control
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symbols in the display may cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
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distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system
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bed distance.
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The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
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gine compartment
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Handbrake
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Read and observe
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lights up - the hand brake is engaged.
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An audible warning is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds
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at a speed of more than 6 km/h.
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Braking system
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Read and observe
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lights up - the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low or there is an
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ABS fault.
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
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WARNING
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If the warning light
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36, Antilock brake system (ABS),
a specialist garage.
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
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cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
49. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
106, Engine compartment.
on page 34 first.
on page 34 first.
illuminates together with the warning light
stop driving! Seek help from
on page 34 first.
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