Handbrake
Read and observe on page 34 first.
illuminates - the hand brake 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.
Release parking brake!
Brake system
Read and observe on page 34 first.
illuminates - the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid.
WARNING
■
If the warning light lights up together with the warning light
» page 37, Antilock brake system (ABS), stop driving! Seek help from
a specialist garage.
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Seat belt warning light
Read and observe on page 34 first.
illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened the seat belt.
The indicator light
goes off after the respective seat belt is fastened.
At a speed of more than approximately 20 km/h the warning light
flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
lights up permanently.
Alternator
Read and observe on page 34 first.
illuminates - while the engine is running the battery is not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If in addition to the symbol the symbol » page 35lights up while driving,
stop driving- risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage.
Door open
Read and observe on page 34 first.
illuminates - one or more doors are open.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon
on the display » page 42 .
Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates or flashes - the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant
level is too low.
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant, and
refill the coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light
illumi-
nated again after ignition on, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling
fan.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and the fan fuse are OK and the warning light
illuminates
again after ignition on
do not continue to drive!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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