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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
Brake system
The warning light
flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light
flashes and an audible signal sounds three times (handbrake
is not applied), stop and check the brake fluid level ⇒
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Brake fluid Owner's manual
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system
(e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
same time the brake system warning light starts flashing
the ABS but also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play
of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 196, "Brakes".
Handbrake applied
The warning light
also 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 text will be displayed in the information display*:
Release parking brake!
WARNING
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet ⇒ page 225, "Working in the engine
compartment".
If the brake system warning light
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒ page 231. If the fluid level has
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comes on and at the
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does not go out a few seconds after
WARNING (continued)
dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Obtain professional assistance.
Alternator
The warning light
comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
Caution
If the warning light
comes on when driving and in addition the warning light
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car imme-
diately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Engine oil level
Warning light
lights up
If the warning light
lights up, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably too low.
Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ page 228, "Replenishing engine
oil" with engine oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check oil level!
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds. If
no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
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