Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
C or SERVICE illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
STOP illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control
indicators, accompanied by a warning
chime and a corresponding message
in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check
W illuminates yellow.
Illuminates together with STOP.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
h illuminates red.
The brake fluid level is too low.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Parking brake
h illuminates red.
Instruments and controls
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 169.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
i illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If i does not extinguish after a few
seconds, or if it illuminates while
driving, there is a fault in the ABS. The
brake system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If i illuminates together with h, a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution has been detected.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 168.
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