check engine light SKODA YETI 2009 1.G / 5L Owner's Manual

Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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General view of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) .
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery of the radio remote control
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchonisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof with electric sun screen*
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle rear head restraint* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable loading floor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable loading floor* with spare wheel* . . . . . . .
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger
side* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel* . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in front centre console . . .
Storage compartment for spectacles* . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors
Storage compartment below front passenger seat*
Front seat armrest with storage compartment* . .
Storage compartment in rear centre console* . . .
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment*
Flexible storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removeable through-loading bag* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system
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Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning system)
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . .
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox DSG*
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Automatic gearbox DSG* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
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Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Voice control of the telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inputs AUX-IN* and MDI* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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26Auto Check Control*Car stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a chec
k of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when
the ignition is switched on, both when
the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving. Some operational faults, urgent repairs, se
rvice work or other information appear in
the display of the instrument cluster. The di
splays are shown with a red or yellow light
symbol depending on the priority of the message. The red symbols indicate
danger
(priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning
(priority 2). Information for the driver
may also appear in addition to the
symbols
⇒page 29.
Shown in the menu
Vehicle status
, if there is at least one error message. After selecting
this menu the first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.°g.
1/3
⇒fig. 25
. This indicates that the first
of a total of three error messages is displayed. The respective messages are displayed one after the other in an interval of 5 second
s. Check as soon as possible the displayed
error messages. As long as the operational faults are not
rectified, the symbols are always indicated
again. After the first display, the symbol
s are indicated without information for the
driver. If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also
sound in addition to the symbol and text in
the display:
•
Priority 1 - three warning signals
•
Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.– Bring the vehicle to a stop. – Switch the engine off.– Investigate the function indicated. – Obtain professional assistance. Meaning of the red symbols: Three
successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Fig. 25 Information display: Display of operational fault

Engine oil pressure too low
⇒ page 33

Overheated clutches of the automatic gear- box DSG*
⇒ page 38
Fig. 26 Information display: Oil pressure is low
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Yellow symbols A yellow symbol signals a warning.Check the relevant function as soon as possible. The meaning of the yellow symbols: One
warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults
of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the other
and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds.
Set-upYou can change certain settings by means
of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top below the line
⇒fig. 28
.
You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):•
Language
•
MFD Data (MFA DATA)
•
Convenience
•
Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)
•
Time
•
Winter tyres
•
Units
•
Assistant (Assistant)
•
Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
•
Tra v e l m o d e
•
Service Interval (Service)
•
Factory Setting
•
Back
After selecting the menu point
Back
you will reach one level higher in the menu.

Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
⇒ page 205

Brake pad worn
⇒page 36
Fig. 27 Information display: Brake pad worn
Fig. 28 Setting the clock
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Turn signal system

Either the left
 or right
 indicator light flashes depending on the position of the turn
signal lever. The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does not apply when towing a trailer. Switching off the hazard warning light system
is switched on will cause all of the turn
signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash. Further information about the turn signal system
⇒page 59.
Fog lights*

The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating
⇒page 56.
Main beam

The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated. Further information about the main beam
⇒page 59.
Low beam

The warning light
 comes on when low beam is selected
⇒page 53.
Rear fog light

The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒page 57.
Cruise control system*

The warning light
 lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Bulb failure

The warning light
 comes on if a bulb is faulty:
•
up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on;
•
when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*:
Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting require several light bulbs. The indi- cator light
 only lights up if all light bulbs of
the licence plate lighting or the parking
light (in one rear light unit) are defective.
Check regularly the function of the light
bulbs.Diesel particle filter*

(diesel engine)
If the warning light

comes on, this means that soot
has accumulated in the diesel
particle filter because of the frequent short distances. In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1
800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until
the warning light goes out with the 4th or
5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: posi-
tion S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt. Always pay attention to the valid speed limits
⇒
.
The warning light

goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle filter.
If the filter is not properly
cleaned, the warning light

does not go out and the
warning light
 begins to flash. In the in
formation display* appears
Diesel-particle
Owner's manual
. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the emer-
gency mode, which only has a reduced power
output. After switchin
g the ignition off
and on again the warning light
 comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without
delay by your specialist garage.
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WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major vehicle damage.•
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light

lig hts up, one m us t ta ke i nto acco unt an i ncrea se d fue l
consumption and in certain circumstan
ces a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about
diesel particle filter
⇒page 170.
Airbag system

Monitoring the airbag system The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning
light does not go out or flashes while driving
⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is
switched on. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag has been switched off. Front, side and head airbags or belt
tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:•
The warning light
 lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the airbag was switched off using th
e airbag switch* in the stowage compart-
ment on the front passenger side:•
The warning light
 comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched
on.•
switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the yellow indicator light in display

 
  ⇒page 154.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediat
ely by a specialist
garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a
risk of the airbag not bein
g activated in the event of
an accident.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 starti
ng the engine or it li
ghts up when driving,
a fault exists in an exhaust relevant co
mponent. The engine management system
selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a ge
ntle style of driving.
Electromechanical 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 continu- ously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.•
If the
yellow
warning light lights up
, this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering
assist can be reduced.
•
If the
red
warning light lights up
, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and the steering assist has failed. Further information
⇒page 168.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
Contact your specialist
garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
•
If the yellow warning light
 goes out after starting the engine again and a short
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.•
If the battery has been di
sconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light

comes on after switching on the ignition. Th
e warning light must go out after driving a
short distance.Engine oil pressure

The warning light

comes on for a few seconds
3) when the ignition is switched on.
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
⇒page 206, “Replenishing engine oil”.
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.Do not continue your journey
if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
tions prevailing to top up with oil.
Keep the engine switched off
and obtain profes-
sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine 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 specialist
garage to obtain professional assistance. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil Pressure Engine off! Owner's manual!
WARNING
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch of
f the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system.•
The red oil pressure light

is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
fore check the oil level at regular inte
rvals, preferably after every refueling
stop.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 206 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. Warning light

flashes
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 switched on. In this case have the engine inspecte
d without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil sensor Workshop!
EPC fault light

(petrol engine)
The
 (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
3)The warning light
 on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switch-
ing the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
34If the warning light
 does not go out or lights up
after starting the engine, 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. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault Workshop!
Glow plug system

(diesel engine)
The warning light
 lights up for a
cold
engine when switching on the ignition (pre-
heat position)
2 ⇒page 109. Start the engine after the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicato
r light will come on for about 1
second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature
or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine
right away
.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the
warning light
 does not come on
or
lights up continuously
; contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to obtain
assistance. 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. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Engine fault Workshop!
Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds
4) when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the
coolant level too low if the warning light

does not go out or flashes while driving. 3 peeps sound 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. Do not continue your journey
if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
tions 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 for the coolant fan, replace
it if necessary
⇒page 234, “Fuse assignment in engi
ne compartment - version 1” or
⇒ page 236, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2”. Do not continue driving
if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at the
correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist garage to obtain assistance. Please also refer to the additional instructions
⇒page 207, “Cooling system”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check coolant! Owner's manual
WARNING
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch of
f the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system
⇒page 58.
•
Take care when opening the coolant expa
nsion bottle. If the engine is hot,
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of
scalding! It is best
to allow the engine
to cool down before removing the cap.•
Do not touch the coolant fan The coolant fan may switch on automatically
even if the ignition is off.Traction control system (TCS)

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light flashes quickly when a control cycle is activated while driving.The warning light flashes slowly if the TCS system is switched off.
4)The warning light
 on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperatur
e is too high or the coolant level is too low.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the TCS system. 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. If the warning light
 comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS system
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the TCS system is fully functional again. Further information about the TCS
⇒page 165, “Traction control system (TCS)”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, the warning light
 comes on
after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.Electronic stability programme (ESP)*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
When the ESP helps to stabilise the vehicle (for example when applying and releasing a braking force to an individual wheel), then the warning light
 flashes quickly in the
information display. The ESP system cannot be switched off, the
TCS system can only be switched off by
pressing the button
⇒page 163, fig. 154
, then the warning light flashes slowly
.
The warning light lights up permanently
if there is a fault in the ESP system.
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly. If the warning light
 comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP system
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the ESP system is fully functional again. Further information on the ESP
⇒page 163, “Electronic stability programme (ESP)*”.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)* The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the
EDL is indicated by th
e ESP warning light in
the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by your specialist garage. Further information on the EDL
⇒page 164, “Electronic Differential Lock
(EDL)*”.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, the warning light
 comes on
after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.Selector lever lock*

If the
green
warning light
 lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, in
order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position
P or N.
Further information about the selector lever lock
⇒page 123.
Tyre inflation pressure*

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
⇒page 215.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified. Further information about tyre pressure-control system
⇒page 169.
WARNING
•
When the warning light
 lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvr
es. Please stop the vehicle without
delay at the nearest possible stop and in
spect the tyres and their inflation pres-
sures.•
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light
 can be delayed or does not light up at all.
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Note
If the battery has been disc
onnected, the warning light
 comes on after switching on
the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.Antilock brake system (ABS)

The warning light
 shows the functionality of the ABS.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check sequence has been completed. A fault in the ABS The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light
 does not go out
within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights up while driving. The vehicle will only be br
aked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and
adjust your style of driving appropriately as
you will not know how great the damage is. Further information about ABS
⇒page 167, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.
A fault in the entire brake system If the ABS warning light
 comes on together with the brake system warning light

(handbrake must be released), there is a fa
ult not only in the ABS but also in another
part of the brake system
⇒
.
WARNING
•
If the brake system warning light
 comes on together with the ABS
warning light
 stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir
⇒page 209, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional assistance.•
Pay attention to the following instruct
ions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet
⇒page 204, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.
•
If the brake fluid is at the correct leve
l, the ABS control function has failed.
The rear wheels may then block very rapi
dly when braking. In certain circum-
stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skid-ding! Drive carefully to the nearest sp
ecialist garage and have the fault
rectified.Seat belt warning light

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition is sw
itched on as a reminder for the
driver and front passenger to fasten the seat
belt. The warning light only goes out if the
driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt. If the seat belt has not been fastened by
the driver or front passenger, a permanent
warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds gr
eater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the
warning light
 flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the dr
iver or front passenger during the next 90
seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
 lights up perma-
nently. Further information on the seat belts
⇒page 141, “Seat belts”.
Thickness of the brake pads*

The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds
5) when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light
 comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have the
brake pads on
all of the wheels
inspected.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check brake pads!
5)The warning light
 on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if a fault exists.WARNING (continued)
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Boot lid

The warning light

comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If th
e boot lid opens while driving

, the warning light
lights up and an audible signal sounds. An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.The warning light comes on even when the ig
nition is switched off. The warning light
lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes. On vehicles with information display* this wa
rning light is replaced
by a vehicle symbol
⇒ page 25.Open door

The warning light
 comes on, if one or several doors are opened. If one of the doors
opens while driving, the warning light lights
 up and an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ig
nition is switched off. The warning light
lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes. On vehicles with information display* this wa
rning light is replaced
by a vehicle symbol
⇒ page 25.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*:
Add 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 infl
uences the function of the brake system (e.g.
distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
 comes on and at the same
time the brake system warn
ing light starts flashing
. Be aware that not only 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 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!
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instruct
ions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet
⇒page 204, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.•
If the brake system warning light
 does not go out a few seconds after
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.
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