If the indicator light illuminates, this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering forces can be greater.
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
The powered steering is fully functional again if the
or
warning light does
not illuminate after you switch the engine back on.
If the warning light
or
illuminates again, then immediately obtain help
from an authorised dealer.
Steering lock (KESSY system)
As long as the warning light
is flashing, the steering lock cannot be re-
leased.
If the warning light
flashes, a signal tone sounds, and the following mes-
sage appears in the MAXI DOT- display Steering column lock: Workshop! ap-
pears the electrical steering lock is faulty. Seek assistance from a specialist ga-
rage immediately.
If the warning light
flashes, a beep sounds and in the MAXI DOT display the
message Steering column lock faulty. appears, then the electric steering lock
is broken. Park the car,
do not continue the journey. After switching off the
ignition, it is then no longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the elec-
trical components (e.g. radio, navigation system), to switch on the ignition
again and to start the engine. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light comes on after switching on the ignition. If the warning light does
not go out after moving a short distance, this means there is an error in the
system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light
flashes (low oil pressure)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 177.
If the warning light flashes,
do not drive any further , even if the oil level is
correct! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The indicator light
lights up (oil quantity too low)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Check oil level!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 177.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on
again after driving about 100 km.
The indicator light
flashes (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light
flashes several
times and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Traction Control System (ASR)
Read and observe on page 33 first.
The warning light
flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light
illuminates, there is a fault in the ASR.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Error: traction control (ASR)
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light
illuminates immediately after you start the engine, the
ASR might be switched off due to technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
The ASR is fully functional again if the
warning light no longer illuminates
after you switch the engine back on.
Further information » page 139, Traction Control System (TCS).
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