87Cockpit
WARNING
● Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 220.
● If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when driv-
ing, the brake fluid level ⇒ page 232, Brake fluid in the reservoir is too
low. Risk of accident. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain techni-
cal assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp , the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could
cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause
the rear to break away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek tech-
nical assistance.
Handbrake
This lamp lights up when the handbrake is applied.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following mes-
sage will appear on the instrument panel display
1)
: HANDBRAKE ON. You will
also hear an acoustic warning signal ⇒ page 173.
Bulb defect
The warning lamp lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's ex-
terior lighting is defective.
The warning lamp
lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting
(e.g. left-hand main beam) is defective.
The instrument panel displays the following message
1)
: LEFT FULL BEAM
FAULTY.
Engine oil pressure
If this warning lamp is red it indicates that the engine oil
pressure is too low.
If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three audible
warnings, switch off the engine and check the oil level. If necessary, add
more oil ⇒ page 223.
The instrument panel displays the following message
1)
: STOP ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. The
engine must not even run at idle speed. Obtain technical assistance.
Checking the oil level
If the warning lamp is yellow the engine oil level should be checked as
soon as possible. Top up the oil ⇒ page 225 at the next opportunity.
Oil level sensor faulty*
If the yellow warning lamp flashes, take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop to have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to
check the oil level every time you refuel.
1)
Depending on the version of the model.
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