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Instruments and warning lights
The warning light
lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably
too low. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ p age 152 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.
The warning light
flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switch-
ed on.
In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor workshop!
WARNING
● If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ p age 42.
● The red oil pressure light
fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refueling
stop.
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ p age 150, Working in the en-
gine compartment before checking the coolant fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
Open door
The warning light
comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. If one of the doors opens while driving, the warning light lights
and an audible signal sounds.
is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒ p age 18
Windshield washer fluid
The warning light
comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-
cient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid ⇒ p age 160.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Top up wash fluid!
Control system for exhaust
The warning light
comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management
system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the near-
est specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Anti-spin regulation (ASR)
The warning light
lights up if the TCS system is switched off.
Further information about the TCS ⇒ p age 126.
Tyre pressure monitoring
The warning light
lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the
inflation pressure in the tyres ⇒ p age 161.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light flashes , there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist
garage and have the fault rectified.
up
Further information about the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ p age 130.
level
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