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Message comes on and does not go out
If the message appears in the display after the ignition is switched
on or while driving, and does not go out again, the battery is not
being maintained at the proper power level. Starting reliability may
be impaired. You should have the battery checked by a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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Check engine oil level
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Please check oil level
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If the symbol lights up, check the engine oil level as soon as
possible ⇒ page 234. Top up the oil at the next opportunity
⇒ page 234.
Engine oil sensor defective
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Oil level ! Sensor defective
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If the symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop
and have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to
check the oil level every time you fill up with fuel ⇒ page 234.
Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine and diesel particulate filter
Diesel particulate filter obstructed
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Particle filter. See Owner's Manual
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When the symbol lights up you can assist the self-cleaning func-
tion of the filter by driving accordingly. You should drive at a speed
of at least 60 km/h (engine speed about 2,000 rpm) for about
15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear, or with the selector lever in position S
on vehicles with automatic gearbox*. As a result of the increase in
temperature the soot in the filter will be burned off. The symbol will
disappear once the cleaning process has been completed success-
fully.
Controls
If the symbol
shop and have the fault rectified.
For further information on the diesel particulate filter ⇒ page 205.
It is essential that you adjust your speed to suit the weather, road,
terrain and traffic conditions. The recommended driving speed
must never lead to the driver disregarding the traffic regulations.
Applies to vehicles: with dynamic headlight range control
Headlight range control defective
 This symbol
range control. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the
dynamic headlight range control function repaired.
Applies to vehicles: with adaptive light
adaptive light defective
This symbol
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the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the headlights and/or
the control unit for the adaptive light repaired.
Ignition lock defective
If the symbol
the electronic ignition lock. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop
to have the problem remedied.
Safety Driving tips General maintenance
Driver information system
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does not go out, please contact a qualified work-
WARNING
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Headlight range control defective
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indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight
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adaptive light defective
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indicates that the adaptive light is defective. Take
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Ignition lock defective
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lights up in the display, there is a malfunction in
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Technical data