WARNING
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If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 59.
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A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance!
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The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level » page 183, Engine compartment.
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If the brake system indicator light does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid level in the reservoir » page 188. If the fluid level has
dropped below the MIN marking, do not continue your journey - risk of acci-
dent! Get professional assistance.
Handbrake
The warning light comes on if the handbrake is applied. 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.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake!
Dynamo
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should
go out after the engine has started.
If the indicator light does not go out after the engine has started or comes on
when driving, then drive to the nearest specialist garage. As the vehicle battery
will discharge during this process, switch off all non-essential electrical compo-
nents.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 59.
CAUTION
If the indicator light (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the indicator
light on the display when driving, stop immediately and switch the engine off -
risk of engine damage!
Fuel reserve
The warning light will come on if the fuel level is less than 9 litres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Please refuel! Range...km
Note
The Text in the information display goes out only after refuelling and driving a
short distance.
Temperature of the clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG
If the temperature of the clutches for the automatic gearbox DSG is too high, the
symbol and the warning are shown in the information display:
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's man.! Stop!
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 59.
CAUTION
If the clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine. Wait until the symbol and the warning go out - risk of gearbox
damage! The journey can be continued as soon as the symbol and the warning go
out.
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