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It lights
Possible cause
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up
Together with the
ESC* control lamp
: Fault in the
ABS.
Together with the
warning lamp :
ABS and EBV do
not function.
Flashes
Possible cause
ESC* or ASR regu-
lating.
Traction Control
regulator operat-
ing.
Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle
may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents
and severe injuries.
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Never ignore the warning lamps.
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Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
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Solution
WARNING
Contact a special-
ised workshop. The
Driving with brakes in bad condition could re-
vehicle can be
sult in a serious accident.
braked without ABS.
If the brake warning lamp does not go
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Do not drive on!
out, or if it lights up when driving, the brake
Seek professional
fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there
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advice
page
92.
is a fault in the brake system. Obtain profes-
sional assistance immediately
Checking the brake fluid
Solution
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If the brake warning lamp lights up to-
gether with the ABS warning lamp , the
Take your foot off the
regulation function of the ABS could be mal-
accelerator. Adjust
functioning. As a result, the rear wheels can
your driving style to
lock relatively easily when braking. If the rear
the road conditions.
wheels lock this could result in loss of vehicle
control! If possible, reduce your speed and
Take your foot off the
accelerator. Adjust
drive carefully to a specialised workshop
your driving style to
close by to check the brake system. During
the road conditions.
the following journey, avoid sudden braking
and manoeuvres.
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If the ABS warning lamp does not go out
or if it lights while driving, the ABS is mal-
functioning. The vehicle can only be stopped
using normal braking without ABS. The pro-
tection provided by the ABS is not available.
Visit a specialised workshop as soon as pos-
sible.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appear may result in faults in the vehicle.
Operation
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page 152,
level.
Handbrake
Fig. 80
Between the front seats: handbrake.
Using the handbrake
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Pull firmly in an upwards direction on the
handbrake lever while pressing the button.
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The handbrake is applied when the control
lamp lights up on the instrument panel
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when the ignition is switched on.
Releasing the handbrake
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Pull gently in an upwards direction on the
handbrake lever and press the lock button
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Fig. 80
(arrow).
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Move the handbrake lever downwards
keeping the lock button pressed.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the handbrake may result
in a serious accident.
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