The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by audible signals.
WARNING
Handbrake
The warning light 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 message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Release parking brake!
Brake
system
The indicator light comes on if
the brake fluid level in the braking system is
too low or there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Brake
fluid: Log book!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid » page 146.
Further information » page 103, Brakes.
WARNING
Seat belt
warning light
The indicator
light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder
for the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belt. The indicator
light
only goes out once the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat
belt.
A steady warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and
the flashes
if the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat
belts.
The warning signal is switched off and the
indicator
light is permanently lit if
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
Generator
If the warning light lights up when the engine is running, the vehicle battery
is not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage. The electrical system requires checking.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning lights system » page 60.
CAUTION
Do
not continue driving if the warning
light (coolant system fault) lights
up in addition to the warning light
while you are driving. Stop the engine -
there is a risk of engine damage.
Door open
The warning light comes on if
one or several doors are opened or if the boot
lid is opened.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning lights system » page 60.
Engine oil
The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil
pressure: Engine off! Log book!
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on1).
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level » page 143.
Even if the oil level is correct, do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The warning light lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Check oil
level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level » page 143.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
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)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil sensor workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light flashes
several
times and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Oil sensor
workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light flashes
several
times and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning lights system » page 60.
CAUTION
The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling
stop.
Coolant
The indicator light lights up
until the engine reaches operating temperature2).
Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the warning light lights up or
flashes, either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Check engine coolant! Log book!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant » page 145, and refill the coolant if necessary » page 145.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary » page 169, Fuses in the engine compartment.
Do not continue driving if the warning light
does not go off even though
the coolant level is correct and the fuse for the fan is in working order!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning light system » page 60.
Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the engine to cool down before removing the cap.
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on automatically even if the ignition is off.
CAUTION
Power
steering
The warning light comes on for a
few seconds when the ignition is switched
on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up continuously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering. The power steering operates with reduced steering assist or does not function at all.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
The vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force required to turn the steering wheel.
Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
The warning light flashes to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the warning light comes on immediately after you start the engine, the
ESC might be switched off due to technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and
on again. The ESC is fully functional again if the
warning
light does not light
up after you switch the engine back on.
There is a fault in the ESC system if the
warning
light lights up.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Seek help from a specialist garage.
The ESC system cannot be turned off, the
» page 116 button only switches
the TCS off, the warning light in the instrument cluster lights up.
As the ESC operates in conjunction with the ABS, the ESP indicator light will also come on if the ABS system fails.
Further information » page 115, Stabilisation control (ESC).
Note
The warning light comes on
after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected and reconnected. The warning light should go
out after the vehicle has driven a short distance.
Traction
Control System (ASR)
The warning light flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light comes on
immediately after starting the engine, the ASR
can be switched off for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on again.
The TCS is fully functional again if the
warning light does not light up
after
you switch the engine back on.
If the warning light lights up,
there is a fault in the ASR.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Error: Traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information » page 116, Traction Control System (ASR).
Note
The warning light comes on
after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected and reconnected. The warning light should go
out after the vehicle has driven a short distance.
Antilock
brake system (ABS)
If the warning light lights up,
there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
The rear
fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
» page 59.
Bulb
failure
The warning light comes on if a
bulb is faulty:
The following message may be shown in the MAXI DOT display, for example.
INFORMATION Check front right low beam!
Note
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light
bulbs. The
indicator light only lights up if
all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or
the parking light (in one rear light) are defective. For this reason, regular
check
that these light bulbs are working correctly.
Exhaust
inspection system
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Glow plug
system (diesel engine)
The warning light comes on after
the ignition has been switched on. The
engine can be started immediately after the pre-glow warning light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
does not come
on at all or lights up continuously.
If the warning light begins to
flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
EPC fault
light (petrol engine)
If the warning light
comes on or begins to flash
while driving, a fault exists
in the engine control unit. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in
emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Diesel
particulate filter (diesel engine)
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a regular basis.
The warning light comes on if
soot has accumulated in the filter.
In order to clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit » , the vehicle should be driven for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear (automatic gearbox: in position S) engaged at a speed of at least 60 km/h with engine revolutions of between 1,800 - 2,000 per minute.
The warning light only goes
out once the diesel particulate filter has been
successfully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
does not go out and
the warning light begins to
flash.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Diesel
particulate filter: Log book!
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light also lights up.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
CAUTION
As long as the warning light
lights up, one must take into
account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of
the engine.
Note
Fuel
reserve
The indicator light will come on if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Please refuel. Range: ... km
Note
The text in the MAXI DOT display only goes out after the vehicle has been refuelled and driven a short distance.
Airbag
system
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Error: Airbag
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, even if one of the airbags is switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using the vehicle system tester:
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated.
If the front passenger's front airbag was switched off using the key-operated switch on the side of the dash panel on the passenger side:
WARNING
When a fault of the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this is to be checked immediately by a specialized company.
Tyre
pressure
The warning light
lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure
in one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres.
If the indicator light flashes, there is a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring
system. Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light flashes again after re-starting the engine, then the help
of a professional service provider is to be sought.
Further information » page 154, Tyre pressure monitor.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning lights system » page 60.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
illuminates
after the
ignition is switched on. The warning light should go out after driving a short
distance.
Windscreen washer fluid level
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light
comes
on.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Top up wash fluid!
Top up with liquid » page 141.
Traction control (TCS) switched off
The ASR is switched off by pressing the button » page 116 and the warning light illuminates.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Traction control (ASR) deactivated.
Turn
signal system
Either the left or right warning
light flashes depending on the position of
the turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Further information » page 58, Turn signal and main beam lights.
Low beam
The warning light comes on when
low beam is selected » page 56.
Fog lights
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating » page 58.
Cruise
control system
The warning light comes on when the cruise control is operating
» page 118.
Selector
lever lock
If the warning light lights up,
operate the brake pedal. This is necessary to
be able to move the selector lever from position P or N » page 107.
Main beam
The warning light comes on when
the main beam or headlight flasher are
selected » page 58.
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