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Instruments and warning/control lamps
WARNING
●
When the tyre pr
essure control lamp lights
up, reduce speed immediately and avoid any
sudden turning or braking manoeuvre. Stop
when possible, and check the tyre pressure
and status.
●
The driver is responsible for maintaining
correct tyre pressures. For this reason, tyre
pressure must be regularly checked.
●
Under certain circumstances (e.g. when
driving in a sporty manner, in winter condi-
tions or on a dirt track) the tyre control lamp
may light up belatedly or may function incor-
rectly.
Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow
warning l
amp lights up after turning the
ignition on. This should turn off after a brief
journey.
Speed selector lever lock*
The brake pedal must be depressed when
thi
s
w
arning lamp lights up. This is necessary
when the automatic gearbox* selector lever
is moved out of the positions P or N.
Fuel Reserve/Level
It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain
in the tank, and an ac
oustic signal* also
sounds. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel
tank as soon as possible ››› page 199.
Main beam headlights
The control lamp lights up when the main
be
ams are on or when the headlight flasher
is operated.
For further information see
›››
page 125.
Electromechanical steering*
The control lamp should light up for a few
sec
ond
s
when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
For further information on steering see
›››
page 152.
It lights up red
The electromechani-
cal steering is dam-
aged.
Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop.
It lights up yellow
Electromechanical
steering operation
is limited.
Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop.
If the yellow warning lamp does
not light up again after the en-
gine is restarted and the vehicle
has travelled a short distance,
you do not need to take it to a
specialised workshop.
The 12-volt battery
was disconnected
and has been recon-
nected.
Take the vehicle for a short run
at 15-20 km/h (9-12 mph).
It flashes yellow
The steering column
is tight.
Turn the wheel a little to both
sides.
The steering column
does not unlock or
lock.
Remove the key from the ignition
and switch the ignition back on.
If necessary, check the messag-
es displayed on the instrument
panel display.
Do not drive on if the steering
column remains locked after the
ignition has been switched on.
Seek specialist assistance.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mess
ages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries.
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