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If the warning light
begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which
enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of
driving.
Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity
The warning light
lights up until the engine reaches operating temperature
Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning
light
lights up or flashes while driving.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up
the coolant as necessary ⇒ p age 155, Replenishing the coolant.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con-
ditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse of the coolant
fan, replace it if necessary ⇒ p age 182, Fuse assignment at the battery (manual
gearbox, automatic gearbox DSG).
If the warning light
does not go out although the coolant is at the correct level
and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order, do not continue driving. Contact a
specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ p age 153, Cooling system.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
1)
Not valid for vehicles with information display.
2)
The warning light
on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
Using the system
Safety
1)
.
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
WARNING
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
light system ⇒ p age 42, Switch for hazard warning lights .
Fuel reserve
The warning light
comes on, if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Please refuel! Range...km
Engine oil
The warning light
lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up
with oil as necessary ⇒ p age 152.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con-
ditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain pro-
fessional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe en-
gine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest spe-
cialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure Engine off! Owner's manual!
Breakdown assis-
tance
Instruments and warning lights
2)
when the ignition is switched on.
Praktik
Technical data
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