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Engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 17.
The warning light
lights up red (low oil pressure)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil pressure: Owner's manual!
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on
.
1)
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level
Even if the oil level is correct,
do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The warning light
lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The warning light
flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light flashes
and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
1)
The warning light
on vehicles fitted with an information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
2)
Not valid for vehicles with information display.
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
CAUTION
The red oil pressure light
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.
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161.
Coolant temperature, coolant level
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
The indicator light
Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the warning light
high or the coolant level is too low.
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161.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant
and refill the coolant if necessary
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the radia-
tor fan, replace if necessary
several times
Do not continue driving if the warning light
coolant level is correct and the fuse for the fan is in working order!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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42.
is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
on page 17.
lights up until the engine reaches operating temperature
lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is too
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163.
» page
189, Fuses in the engine compartment.
does not go off even though the
Instruments and Indicator Lights
2)
.
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163,
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