do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until
the icon goes out – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as
soon as the symbol disappears.
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 switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 44. The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
Note
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If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 22, Using the information
system .
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As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Indicator lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake 14
Brake system
15
Seat belt warning light 15
Generator
15
Open door
15
Engine Oil
16
Coolant
16
Power steering 17
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
17
Traction Control System (ASR)
17
Antilock brake system (ABS)
18
Rear fog light
18
Bulb failure 18
Exhaust inspection system 18
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
18
Engine performance check (petrol engine) 19
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
19
Fuel reserve 19
Airbag system
20
Tyre inflation pressure
20
Windscreen washer fluid level
20
Turn signal system
20
Fog lights 21
Cruise control system
21
Selector lever lock 21
Main beam
21
The indicator lights show the current status of certain functions/faults and may
be accompanied by audible signals.
WARNING
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Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions in
the instrument cluster display 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 switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 44. The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
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The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning notes must be followed at all times when working in the engine com-
partment » page 162, Engine compartment.
Handbrake
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
The warning light
comes on if the handbrake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h for at least 3
seconds while the handbrake is applied.
14
Using the system