Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 319

316 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Driving systems
Warning/indicator
lamp
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Warning lamp for dis‐
tance warning function
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Warning lamp for dis‐
tance warning function
Vehicle
Warning/indicator
lamp
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Power steering system
warning lamp
Engine
Warning/indicator
lamp
;
Engine diagnostics warn‐
ing lamp
Possible causes/consequences and
*The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the selected
speed.
Increase the distance to the vehicle in front.
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*The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
A warning tone also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle on your antici‐
pated route at excessive speed.
Be ready to apply the brakes immediately.
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Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. If necessary, apply
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the brakes or avoid an obstacle.
You can find further information about the distance warning function
in "Active Brake Assist" (
Possible causes/consequences and
*The red power steering system warning lamp is on while the engine is
running. A warning tone also sounds.
The power assistance for the steering may be malfunctioning. You
may need to use more force to steer.
Carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop and have the
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steering checked immediately.
Possible causes/consequences and
*The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp is on while the engine is
running.
There may be a malfunction in the following vehicle systems:
engine management
R
injection
R
exhaust system
R
ignition system (in vehicles with a petrol engine)
R
fuel system
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This can cause the emissions limit values to be exceeded and the
engine to run in emergency mode.
Have the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified specialist
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workshop.
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