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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all
of the turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒ page 60.
Main beam
The indicator light
comes on when the main beam is selected or also
when the headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒ page 60.
Airbag system
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes
on or flashes while driving ⇒
does not come on when the ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
AIRBAG FAULT
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically,
when one airbag has been switched off
Front, side or head front passenger airbags which have been
switched off using the vehicle system tester:
•
The warning light
lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
. This also applies if the warning light
Front, side or head passenger airbags which have been switched off
using the switch (for switching off airbags)* in the storage compart-
ment on the front passenger side:
•
The warning light
comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has
been switched on.
•
Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the indicator light
⇒ page 172.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist
garage if a fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not
being activated in the event of an accident!
Note
Further information about switching off airbags ⇒ page 171, "Deactivating
an airbag".
Turn signal system for vehicles towing trailer
The indicator light
on vehicles towing a trailer flashes together with the
respective indicator light for the turn signal system.
The indicator light
does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or
on the vehicle is not operating.
Low beam
comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 57.
The indicator light
(airbag switched off)
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