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Instruments and warning lights
Windshield washer fluid level*
The warning light
comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insufficient
fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid page 214.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Top up wash fluid!
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
time the brake system warning light starts flashing
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 166, "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!
.
comes on and at the same
. Be aware that not only the ABS
.
WARNING
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet page 204, "Working in the engine compart-
ment".
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 209. If the fluid level has 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 immedi-
ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Fuel reserve
The warning light
comes on, if the fuel level is still below 10.5 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel! Range...km
Note
The Text in the information display* goes out only after refuelling and driving a short
distance.
does not go out a few seconds after
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