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The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go
out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the significance, the warning light
will light up along with some other warning lights in the display.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some indicator lights can be displayed in col-
our on the display. For example. the coolant warning lamp may be represented
as follows.
- Segment display / monochromatic ("black and white") MAXI DOT display
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- coloured display
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WARNING
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
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in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
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distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights
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75. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-
tance.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working
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in the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
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Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
lights up – the handbrake has been applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
▶
Release the handbrake.
40
Operation
(danger) or
(warning)
Brake system
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
lights up – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
▶
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WARNING
If the warning light
lights up at the same time as the warning light
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS),
journey. Seek help from a specialist garage.
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
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cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of more than 30 km/h, the warning light
warning sounds at the same time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
illuminates permanently.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
illuminates – the ACC delay is not sufficient.
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Apply the brake.
For more information about the ACC system
do not continue your
flashes and an audible
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