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Warning and control lamps
It lights
Possible cause ⇒
up
Handbrake applied.
Fault in the brake system
Brake fluid level inadequate.
Together with the ABS control
lamp : ABS and EBV do not
function.
ESC* disconnected by system.
Fault in ESC*.
Together with the ABS control
lamp : fault in ABS.
The battery has been recon-
nected.
Traction Control faulty or
switched off by the system.
Together with the ESC* control
lamp : fault in ABS.
Together with the warning
lamp : ABS and EBV do not
function.
Safety
Solution
⇒ p age 116.
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
⇒ p age 118.
Do not drive on!
Check brake fluid level
⇒ p age 122.
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
⇒ p age 118.
Switching the ignition on and off
If necessary, drive for a short dis-
tance.
Contact a specialised workshop.
Contact a specialised workshop.
The vehicle can be braked with-
out ABS.
⇒ p age 181.
Contact a specialised workshop.
Contact a specialised workshop.
The vehicle can be braked with-
out ABS.
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
⇒ p age 118.
Operation
Flash-
Possible cause
es
ESC* or ASR regulating.
Traction Control regulator oper-
ating.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
WARNING
Driving with brakes in bad condition could result in a serious accident.
● If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when
driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there is a fault
in the brake system. Obtain professional assistance immediately
⇒ p age 121, Brake fluid.
● If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp , the regulation function of the ABS could be malfunctioning. As a
result, the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. If the rear
wheels lock this could result in loss of vehicle control! If possible, reduce
Advice
Driving
Solution
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Adjust your driving style to the
road conditions.
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Adjust your driving style to the
road conditions.
Technical specifications
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