check engine MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2015 R131 Owner's Manual

Driving tips .................................... 162
Emergency running mod
e.............. 168
Engaging the park position ............ 160
Kickdown ....................................... 163
Manual drive progra m.................... 165
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 166
Overview ........................................ 159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Program selector button ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 154
Selector lever ................................ 159
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 164
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission positions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 168
Autostore ........................................... 437
AUX (audio) Notes/socket ................................ 471
Switching to ................................... 471
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 479
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 479
Switching to ................................... 478
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 483
Avoiding an area ................................ 371B
Back button ....................................... 293
Balance, adjusting ............................. 296
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 72
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 72
Bass, setting ...................................... 296
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 555
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 553
Jump starting ................................. 557
Overview ........................................ 553 Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 366
Blind Spot Assist see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating ................. 308
Activating audio mode ................... 463
Conditions (telephone) .................. 380
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 384
Connecting audio devices .............. 459
Device list ...................................... 460
Entering the passcode ................... 383
External authorization .................... 384
General information ....................... 308
Interface ........................................ 379
Introduction ................................... 379
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 461
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 382
Setting s......................................... 308
Telephone basic menu ................... 385
Telephony ...................................... 380
Telephony notes ............................ 379
Bluetooth ®
audio basic display ........ 463
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 246
Notes ............................................. 604
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 252
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
BAS .................................................. 72
BAS PLUS ........................................ 72
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 604
Display message ............................ 240
EBD .................................................. 77
High-performance brake system .... 177
Important safety notes .................. 176
Maintenance .................................. 177
Parking brake ................................ 172 6
Index

Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Contacts Deleting ........................................ .407
Importing ....................................... 406
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 473
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 537
Display message ............................ 254
Filling capacity ............................... 605
Important safety notes .................. 605
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 236
Temperature gauge ........................ 222
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ...............452
Copyright ............................................. 37
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................ .126
Country-specific information (nav-
igation) ............................................... 374
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 129
Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 180
Deactivating ................................... 182
Display message ............................ 262
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes ............................ .180
Important safety notes .................. 180
Setting a speed .............................. 181
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 181
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 516
Important safety notes .................. 516
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 35
Customer Relations Department ....... 35 D
Data see Technical data
Data medium
CD/DVD ........................................ 452
MP3 ............................................... 451
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 455
Date format, setting .......................... 306
Day design, setting ........................... 306
Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................ .122
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 232
Declarations of conformity ................. 34
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Interior lighting .............................. 234
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 396
Destination
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 362
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 350
Entering a destination by address .. 322
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 329
Entering a point of interest ............ 334
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 330
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps .............................................. 330
Saving ............................................ 361
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 328
Selecting from the list of last des- tinations ......................................... 328
Selecting storage options .............. 362
Storing after destination entry ....... 362
Storing during route guidance ....... 362
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 363
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 327
Previous destinations .................... 364 Index
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Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................ .214
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 197
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 194
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 217
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
Adaptive Damping System ............. 193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 180
Display message ............................ 257
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
HOLD function ............................... 191
Night View Assist Plus ................... 210
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 192
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 177
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Brakes .......................................... .176
Break-in period .............................. 150
Checking brake lining thickness .... 178
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 190
Downhill gradient ........................... 176
Drinking and driving ....................... 174
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter ............................ .179
Driving on flooded roads ................ 179
Driving on wet roads ..................... .179
Exhaust check ............................... 175
Fuel ................................................ 174
General .......................................... 174
Hydroplaning ................................. 179
Icy road surfaces ........................... 179
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 177
Snow chains .................................. 571
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 122
Wet road surface ........................... 176
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 452
Inserting ........................................ 444
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489 Notes on discs ............................... 452
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 492 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Function/note s............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/note s............................. 115
Switching on/of f........................... 235
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 242
Function/note s................................ 77
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 175
On-board computer ....................... 226
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 156
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 155
Deactivating/activating ................. 156
General information ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Introduction ................................... 155
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 96
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 64
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 31 Index
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Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .277
Display message ............................ 254
ECO start/stop function ................ 155
Engine number ............................... 601
Irregular running ............................ 158
Jump-starting ................................. 557
Starting problems .......................... 158
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 154
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 154
Switching off .................................. 172
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 562
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .536
Additives ........................................ 604
Checking the oil level ..................... 535
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 535
Display message ............................ 256
Filling capacity ............................... 604
Notes about oil grades ................... 603
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 535
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 236
Viscosity ........................................ 604
Entering an intersection name ......... 325
Entering a street name ..................... 323
Entering the address (example) ....... 322
Entering the city ................................ 323
Entering the house number .............. 323
Entry Deleting ......................................... 302
Saving ............................................ 300
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 236
Characteristics ................................. 75
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ..................... .75
Display message ............................ 240
ETS .................................................. 74
Function/note s................................ 74 General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 74
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 446
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 455
Exhaust check ................................... 175
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 544
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Storing the parking position .......... 118
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 513 F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 311
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 448
Video DVD ..................................... 475
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 448
Video DVD ..................................... 475
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 431
Favorites button ................................ 309
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 601
Flat tire MOExtended tire s.......................... 549
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 548
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 550
Floormats ........................................... 531
Frequencies Adjusting for radio stations ............ 437 12
Index

Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................
.315
Balance (seat heating) ................... 316
Belt guide ...................................... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 545
Correct driver's seat position ....... .108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Multicontour seat .......................... 314
Overview ........................................ 109
Resetting settings .......................... 317
Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 314
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 314
Sliding forward/back ..................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 113
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Selecting a province ......................... 323
Selecting a state ............................... 323
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 436
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 545
Positions ........................................ 159
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 389
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 543
Service center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .231
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 604
Coolant (engine) ............................ 605
Engine oil ....................................... 603
Fuel ................................................ 602
Important safety notes .................. 601
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 606
Washer fluid ................................... 606 Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 236
Menu overview .............................. 288
On-board computer ....................... 232
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 473
Sound settings ............................... 296
Setting the air distribution ...............142
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Setting the audio format Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 496
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 308
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 496
Setting the night design ................... 306
Setting the text reader speed .......... 308
Setting the volume Telephone call s.............................. 296
Video AUX ..................................... 479
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 236
Side impact air bag ............................. 57
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 542
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Important safety information ........... 96
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 98
Opening/closing (front) ................... 97
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 98
Overview .......................................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 501
Daily forecas t................................. 500
Detail information .......................... 501
Information chart ........................... 500
Selecting the area for the weather forecast ......................................... 501
Switching on/of f........................... 500
Weather map ................................. 503
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 268
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82 22
Index

Text messages (SMS) .................... 398
Toggling ......................................... 390
Using the telephone ....................... 387
see Bluetooth
®
Telephone basic menu Bluetooth ®
interface ......................3 85
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 388
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 387
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 222
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 236
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 236
Outside temperature ..................... .223
Setting (climate control) ................ 142
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 400
Deleting ......................................... 400
Inbox .............................................. 399
Information and requirements ....... 398
Reading .......................................... 399
Reading aloud ................................ 399
Storing sender in address book ..... 400
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 400
Time
Setting .......................................... .307
Setting summer/standard time ..... 307
Setting the forma t......................... 306
Setting the time ............................. 306
Setting the time/date format ........ 306
Setting the time manually .............. 306
Setting the time zone ..................... 307
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 550
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 575
Checking manually ........................ 575
Display message ............................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 575
Maximum ....................................... 574
Notes ............................................. 573
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 552
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 552
Recommended ............................... 572 Tire pressure monitor
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 578
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 577
Function/note s............................. 575
General notes ................................ 575
Important safety notes .................. 575
Restarting ...................................... 577
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning message .......................... 577
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 587
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 586
Bar (definition) ............................... 586
Changing a whee l.......................... 588
Characteristics .............................. 586
Checking ........................................ 569
Curb weight (definition) ................. 587
Definition of terms ......................... 586
Direction of rotation ...................... 589
Display message ............................ 263
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 588
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 585
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 586
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 587
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 587
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 587
Important safety notes .................. 568
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 587
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 587
Labeling (overview) ........................ 582
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 588
Load index ..................................... 585
Load index (definition) ................... 587
M+S tire s....................................... 570
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 587 Index
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Setting the picture ......................... 473
Showing/hiding the control
menu ............................................. 474
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 475
Stop function ................................. 475
Subtitles ........................................ 478
Switching to ................................... 474
VIN ...................................................... 600
Voice Control System Setting s......................................... 308
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 295
Navigation messages ..................... 295 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 271
Brakes ........................................... 271
Check Engine ................................. 277
Coolant .......................................... 277
Distance warning ........................... 279
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 279
ESP ®
.............................................. 273
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 274
Overview .......................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 51
Reserve fue l................................... 277
Restraint system ............................ 276
Seat belt ........................................ 269
SPORT handling mod e................... 274
Tire pressure monitor .................... 280
Warranty .............................................. 31
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 267
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the
route .............................................. 334
Creating ......................................... 331
Editing ........................................... 333
Entering ......................................... 331
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is lo w........................ 334
Weather Band
Searching for a channel ................. 438
Switching on .................................. 438 Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 503
Legend ........................................... 508
Moving ........................................... 504
Showing/hiding layers ................... 504
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 504
Time stamp .................................... 508
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 503
Storing an area .............................. 503
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 431
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 593
Wheel chock ...................................... 590
Wheels Changing a whee l.......................... 588
Checking ........................................ 569
Cleaning ......................................... 542
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 589
Important safety notes .................. 568
Interchanging/changing ................ 588
Mounting a new whee l................... 592
Mounting a whee l.......................... 589
Overview ........................................ 568
Removing a whee l.......................... 592
Storing ........................................... 589
Tightening torque ........................... 593
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 593
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrical wind screen .................... 104
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 143
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 537
Notes ............................................. 606
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 267
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 131
Switching on/of f........................... 130 28
Index

the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372 )or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Introduction
33 Z

If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
visit a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the 34
Introduction

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 123
0044
0060
Parking lamps 124
0087
00E5
ESP® 273
0085
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 125
0083
Electric parking brake (red) 276
0049
(USA only) 0024
(Canada only) 0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 276
006B
00BA
Distance warning 279
006C
003E003D
Turn signals 125
006D
0077
Tire pressure monitor 280 Function Page
006E
0075
Restraint system 50
006F
00E9
Seat belt 269
0070
0074
SPORT handling
mode (AMG vehicles) 274
0071
00AC
Coolant 277
0072
00B9
Check Engine 277
0073
00B6
Reserve fuel 277
0074
00BB
ESP®
OFF 273
0075
0025
ABS 271
0076
Brakes 271
0027
(USA only) 004D
(Canada only) 42
Instrument clusterAt a glance