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Instruments and warning lamps
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
mess
ages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle.
Hand brake
If the warning lamp lights up, the hand-
brak
e is applied. Additionally, driving the ve-
hicle at speeds exceeding 6 km/h (4 mph) for
at least 3 seconds produces an audible warn-
ing.
The informative display indicates:
Release the handbrake!
Brake system
The warning lamp i
l
lumin
ates if the brake
fluid level is too low or if there is a fault in the
ABS system.
The informative display indicates:
Brake fluid Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the level of the brake fluid
›››
page 209
WARNING
●
The fol
lowing indications must be taken in-
to account when opening the engine com-
partment to check the brake fluid
››› page 203, Engine compartment.
●
If the warning lamp illuminates together
with the warning lamp ››› page 101, Anti-
lock brake system (ABS) , , stop the ve-
hicle! Go to a technical service.
●
A fault in the brake system or in the Anti-
lock brake system (ABS) can lead to longer
braking distances – Risk of accident!
Fastening the seat belt
After switching on the ignition, the warning
l
amp i
l
luminates to instruct the driver or
front passenger to fasten their seat belt. The
warning lamp switches off when the driver or
front passenger fastens their seat belt
›››
page 61.
Alternator
If the c
ontrol lamp is illuminated while the
en
gine i
s running, the battery is not charg-
ing.
Go to a technical service. Have the car's elec-
trical equipment inspected.
CAUTION
Additionally, if the warning lamp lights up
whi
le driving, the warning lamp also lights
up (cooling system fault). Stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine – Risk of engine
damage!
Door open
If the control lamp, lights up, one of
the
doors, the rear lid or the bonnet is open.
Engine oil
The control lamp fl
a
she
s red (oil pressure
low)
The informative display indicates:
Oil pressure. Switch off the en-
gine! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the engine oil level
›››
page 207
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is
correct, do not drive on. Do not even run
the engine at idle speed!
Go to a technical service.
The control lamp lights up yellow (insuf-
ficient oil level)
The informative display indicates:
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