Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Automatic gearbox 14
Handbrake 15
Braking system
15
Seat belt warning light, front
16
Power steering
16
Traction Control System (ASR) 16
Traction control system (TCS) off 17
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 17
Antilock brake system (ABS)
17
Rear fog light 17
Exhaust inspection system 17
Glow plug system (diesel engine) 18
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
18
Safety Systems
18
Tyre inflation pressure 18
Brake pad thickness 19
Lane following system (Lane Assist) 19
Turn signal system
19
Trailer turn signal lights
19
Fog lights 19
Cruise control system 19
Selector lever lock
20
Main beam 20
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in the
display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights illuminate briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few sec-
onds after switching on the ignition.
The condition of some features and systems is shown by the warning icons on
the display » page 20.
The warning lights are at the following locations in the instrument cluster » Fig. 2
on page 9.
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Revolutions counter
1
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Speedometer
3
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Bar with warning lights
5
WARNING
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Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions in
the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.
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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 57. The warning triangle must be set up at the prescri-
bed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
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The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warn-
ings » page 206, Engine compartment.
Automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
The warning lights indicate a fault or the state of the automatic gearbox.
14
Using the system
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