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Driver information system 31
Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data
For example, in the event of an oil pressure malfunction the oil pres-
sure symbol  will appear in the display. In addition, the following
message will appear:
Switch off engine and check oil level
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds.
If required, the message can be called up again by briefly pressing
the button ⇒ page 30, fig. 24.
Driver messages and yellow symbols
If a yellow warning symbol appears in the display, it will automati-
cally be accompanied by the corresponding driver message.
For example, if the symbol  appears (windscreen washer fluid
low), the display will also show the message:
Please top up washer fluid
The message will disappear after a few seconds. If required, the
message can be called up again by briefly pressing the
button.
Red symbols
A red symbol warns of a serious malfunction.
–Stop the vehicle.
– Switch off the engine.
– Check the function displayed. Obtain professional assist-
ance if necessary.
The red symbols indicate a Priority 1 fault (serious malfunction).
Should a Priority 1 fault occur, a red warning symbol will appear at
the top of the display ⇒ fig. 25. The symbol is accompanied by a
driver message giving you more information about the fault. This
symbol is accompanied by three warning chimes. The symbol will
keep flashing until the fault is corrected.
If several Priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols
are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time.
This message will disappear after about 5 seconds, but you can call
it up again at any time by pressing the button ⇒ page 30.
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Fig. 25 Display:
Symbol for serious
malfunction

Alternator fault ⇒ page 32

Fault in brake system/parking
brake
⇒ page 32

Coolant level too low / coolant
temperature too high
⇒ page 33

Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ page 33

Add engine oil immediately ⇒ page 34

Fault in the steering system ⇒ page 34

Ignition lock defective ⇒ page 34

Tyre pressure monitoring ⇒ page 39
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