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Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
34
Braking system 34
Seat belt warning light 34
Alternator 35
Engine oil pressure too low 35
Coolant 35
Automated transmission 35
Power steering 36
Stability Control (ESC) / traction control (ASR) 36
Antilock brake system (ABS) 36
Tyre pressure 36
Rear fog light 37
Exhaust inspection system 37
Checking the engine electronics 37
Airbag system 37
Handbrake - automatic transmission 38
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) 38
Turn signal system 38
Cruise control system 38
Main beam 38
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Rear seat belt warning light 38
City Safe Drive 38
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START-STOP 38
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.
WARNING
■
Ignoring light-up indicator lamps in the instrument cluster and the control
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
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 49. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
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The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 106, Engine compartment.
Handbrake
Read and observe on page 34 first.
lights up - the hand brake is engaged.
An audible warning is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds
at a speed of more than 6 km/h.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up - the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low or there is an
ABS fault.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 112.
WARNING
■
If the warning light illuminates together with the warning light
» page 36, Antilock brake system (ABS), stop driving! Seek help from
a specialist garage.
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Seat belt warning light
Read and observe on page 34 first.
lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
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Using the system
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