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WARNING
If illuminated indicator lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
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ing notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle
damage.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
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injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to ob-
serve safety notes
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192, Engine compartment.
Handbrake
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 18.
The indicator light
comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake!
Braking system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 18.
The indicator light
illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id
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200.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
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tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system
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46.
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
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checking the brake fluid level
If the warning light
is displayed together with warning light
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22,
Antilock brake system (ABS),
ney! Seek help from a specialist garage.
A fault to the braking system or the ABS system can increase the vehicle's
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braking distance - risk of accident!
Seat belt warning light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 18.
The indicator light
comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The indicator light only
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simulta-
neously the indicator light
flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light
permanently.
Generator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 18.
If the indicator light lights up
not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage. The electrical system requires checking.
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192, Engine compartment.
do not continue your jour-
when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
Instruments and Indicator Lights
lights up
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