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It will start flashing to indicate that ESP is counteracting an unstable
driving condition.
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It lights up when the ignition is switched on for approx. 2 seconds while
the function is checked.
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The warning lamp will light up if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
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It will light up after the battery has been disconnected.
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The warning lamp will light up if the ESP is switched off.
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It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP
operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on after the engine is started, this
may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP. In this
case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on
again. After this the warning lamp should go out to show that the system is
fully functional.
The warning lamp will light up when the ignition is switched on if the battery
has been disconnected and then reconnected. It should go out again after
driving a short distance if the steering wheel is turned slightly.
For further information on the ESP, see ⇒ page 177.
Alternator
The warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator or in the
vehicle's electrical system.The warning lamp
lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should
switch off after the engine has started.
If the warning lamp lights up when you are driving, you can normally
continue as far as the nearest specialist garage. However, given that the
battery will be running down, any electr ical consumption not absolutely vital
should be switched off.
Caution
If the coolant warning lamp
in the instrument panel lig h t s u p a s w e l l a s t h e
alternator waning lamp while driving ⇒page 77, stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and switch off the engine. In this case the coolant pump is no longer
being driven, and there is a risk of engine damage.
Main beam headlights
The indicator lamp
lights up when the main beams are on or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
For further information on the main beam headlights, see ⇒page 119.
Engine management
This warning lamp monitors the engine management system
for petrol engines.The warning lamp
(Electronic Power Control) li ghts up while the function
is being checked.
Note
If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indicates a fault
in the engine management system. The vehicle must be taken immediately to
a specialist garage to have the engine serviced.
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70Glow plug system
The indicator lamp lights up while the glow plugs are
preheating.The indicator lamp
lights up while the glow plugs are preheating. When
the indicator lamp goes out the engine should be started straight away. When
the engine is warm, or at outside temperatures above +8°C, the indicator
lamp will only light up very briefly.
Note
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If the glow plug indicator lamp should start flashing while the vehicle is
moving, this indicates a fault in the engine management system. The engine
should be serviced without delay.
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If the indicator lamp fails to light up when the ignition is switched on, this
can mean that the glow plug system is defective. The engine should be
serviced.
Brake system
The warning lamp flashes when the handbrake is applied, or
if the brake fluid level is too low or if there is a fault in the ABS
system.If the warning lamp
flashes (and the handbrake is not applied), stop the
vehicle and check the brake fluid level ⇒ ⇒ page 222.
If a failure should occur in the ABS, the ABS warning lamp
will light up
together with the brake warning lamp
⇒ . Handbrake applied
The warning lamp
also lights up when the handbrake is applied. In addi-
tion to this, the handbrake warning ⇒page 76 switches on after driving for 3
seconds at a speed above 5 km/h.
WARNING
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Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, observe
the warning information in ⇒ page 213, “Work in the engine compart-
ment”.
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If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when
driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low and this may cause
an increased accident risk. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain
technical assistance.
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If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp, this can mean that the control funct ion of the ABS is out of action. As
a result, the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. Under
certain circumstances, the rear of the vehicle could suddenly sway from
side to side, with the subsequent danger of skidding. Drive carefully to the
nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
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72CD and radio displayIf the radio is switched on and no Priority 2 faults are indicated by the auto-
check control, the “OK” symbol will go out and the display will show the name
or frequency of the selected radio station and various other information,
depending on the type of radio fitted.
When in CD mode*, the display will show the current track.
These displays appear in addition to the display on the radio itself.
Ambient temperature displayThe ambient temperature is shown in the display when the ignition is
switched on ⇒fig. 49.
At temperatures below +5°C a snowflake symbol appears next to the temper-
ature display. This is to warn the driver to take extra care when there is a risk
of ice on the road. When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low
speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual
ambient temperature as a result of heat coming from the engine.
If the vehicle has an air conditioning and the display is changed over to °F
(degrees Fahrenheit), the ambient temperature display automatically
changes over to °F ⇒ page 157.
WARNING
Do not rely on the ambient temperature display as an ice warning. Please
bear in mind that there may be ice on the roads even at ambient tempera-
tures of +5°C – beware of ice patches.
Fig. 48 Display: addi-
tional radio information
Fig. 49 Display: Ambient
temperature display
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Note
When the display shows route guidance instructions from the navigation
system, the ambient temperature appears in the second line of the radio
display.Fuel range
The fuel range display can help you to plan your trip.The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. It shows how far the vehicle can
be driven with the amount of fuel left in the tank, assuming the same style of
driving. The fuel range is displayed in increments of 10 km.
The fuel range is calculated on the basis of the fuel consumption over the last
30 kilometres. The fuel range will increase if you drive in a more economical
manner.
Door catch/ tailgate warningThe door catch/tailgate warning symbol lights up if one or more of the doors,
or the bonnet or tailgate are not proper ly closed when the ignition is on. The
symbol also indicates which of these is not properly closed. The display in the
illustration ⇒fig. 50 shows that the front left door is open.
The corresponding part of the pictogram wil l flash if either the bonnet or tail-
gate are open. The warning symbol goes out when the bonnet, tailgate and
all the doors are closed.
On vehicles with a driver information system and an on-board computer* the
door catches/tailgate warning symbol can be switched off by briefly pressing
one of the control switches for the on-board computer ⇒page 85. However,
the warning symbol will appear again if any of the doors or the bonnet or tail-
gate is opened or closed.
Fig. 50 Display: door
catch/tailgate warning
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Auto-check systemIntroductionThe auto-check system checks important components and vehicle systems.
These background checks are run consta ntly, as long as the ignition is
switched on.
A message is displayed in the instrument panel if a fault should occur or if any
maintenance or repairs are urgently required. This is accompanied by an
audible warning signal. Depending on the pr iority of the fault, a red or yellow
warning symbol lights up in the display.
The red symbols indicate a danger, whereas the yellow ones represent a
warning . Additional messages to assist the driver may be shown with the red
or yellow symbols.
Driver messages
Additional messages to assist the driver are displayed
together with the warning symbols in the instrument panel.Driver messages and red symbols
If a red warning symbol appears in the display, you can press the
button ⇒fig. 52 to call up an additional driver message.
For example: in the event of an oil pressure malfunction, the oil pressure
symbol
will appear in the display. If you now press the button, the
following message will appear in the display:
Switch off engine, check oil level
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If
required, the message can be called up again by briefly pressing the
button.
Fig. 52 Instrument panel:
CHECK button
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
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The red symbols are used to indicate a Priority 1 fault (serious malfunction).
A red symbol is accompanied by
three warning chimes. The symbols will keep
flashing until the faults are corrected. If several Priority 1 faults are detected
at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2
seconds.
Fault in the brake system
A fault in the brake system should be rectified as soon as
possible.If the symbol
flashes in the display, there is a fault in the brake
system. One of the following messages will appear in the display
together with the symbol:
Stop vehicle, check brake fluid and hydraulic fluid levels
Warning! Fault in brake system (ABS) Please visit garage
– Stop the vehicle.
–Check the brake fluid level ⇒ page 222.
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning lamp
will light up together with the brake
system fault symbol
⇒ .
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, observe
the warning information in ⇒page 213, “Work in the engine compart-
ment”.
•
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this could result in an
accident. Do not drive on. Obtain technical assistance.
•
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp, this can mean that the control fun ction of the ABS is out of action. As
a result, the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. Under
certain circumstances, the rear of the vehicle could suddenly sway from
side to side, with the subsequent danger of skidding. Drive carefully to the
nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
Fault in the cooling system
Faults in the cooling system must be rectified immediately.If the
symbol flashes in the display, this means that either the
coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. The
following message will appear in the display together with the
symbol:
Switch off engine and check coolant level
–Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the coolant level ⇒page 218.
– Add more coolant if necessary ⇒page 218.
– Wait for the symbol to go out before driving on.
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the over heating may be caused by a malfunction
of the radiator fan.
WARNING (continued)
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78If the alternator warning lamp lights up as well ⇒page 69, it is possible that
the drive belt has broken.
Caution
Do not drive on if the symbol
has come on to indicate a fault in the cooling
system, otherwise there is a risk of engine damage.
Engine oil pressure too low
If the engine oil pressure is too low the fault must be rectified
immediately.If the
symbol flashes in the display, the oil pressure is too low.
The following message will appear in the display together with the
symbol:
Switch off engine, check oil level
–Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the engine oil level ⇒page 215.
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
Engine oil level too low
If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil ⇒page 216.
Engine oil level correct
If the
symbol flashes and the engine oil level is correct, obtain profes-
sional assistance. Do not drive on. Do not continue to run the engine, even at
idle speed .
Note
The oil pressure warning lamp
is not an indicator for the oil level. The oil
level should therefore be checked regularl y, preferably every time you fill the
tank.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol indicates a warning.
Fuel level low
⇒ page 79
Diesel particulate filter* obstructed
⇒page 79
Light sensor/ rain sensor faulty
⇒page 79
F i g . 5 4 D i s p l a y : F u e l l e v e l
low
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Yellow symbols are used to indicate a Priority 2 fault (warning).
Yellow symbols are accompanied by
one warning chime. The function indi-
cated should be checked as soon as possible. If several Priority 2 faults are
detected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for
about 2 seconds at a time.
Fuel level low
When this symbol
comes on for the first time, there are about 8 to 10 litres
of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible ⇒page 208.
Diesel particulate filter obstructed
If the symbol
lights up, you may be able to contribute towards automatic
filter cleaning by driving in the right manner. You should drive at a speed of
at least 60 km/h for about 15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear, at an engine speed
of around 2000 rpm. The increase in temperature will burn off any soot in the
filter. When cleaning is successful, the symbol switches off.
If the light on symbol
does not go off, take the vehicle to a specialist
garage to repair the fault.
For further information on the diesel particulate filter, see ⇒page 183.
WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your sp eed to suit the weather, road, terrain
and traffic conditions. The recommended driving speed must never lead to
the driver disregarding the traffic regulations.Light sensor/ rain sensor faulty
Automatic headlights / automatic wipers faulty
If the symbol appears, this means that the light sensor / rain sensor is not
working. For safety reasons, the dipp ed beam headlights will then be
switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO position.
However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the normal way with the
Brake pad worn
⇒ page 80
Speed warning 1
⇒page 80
Dynamic headlight range control*
faulty
⇒page 80
Self-directing headlights* faulty
⇒page 80
Washer fluid level low*
⇒page 80
Speed warning 2*
⇒page 80
Battery voltage too high or too low*
⇒page 80
Bulb monitor*
⇒page 81
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
Loss of pressure
⇒page 88
TPMS
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
System not available
⇒page 66
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80light switch. If the rain sensor is faulty, the functions operated via the wind-
screen wiper lever will still be availa ble. You should have the light sensor /
rain sensor checked by a specialist garage as soon as possible.Worn brake pads
If the
symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety's sake,
the rear pads as well) inspected by a specialist garage.
Speed warning 1
If the
symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set with the speed warning function. You should reduce your speed
accordingly ⇒page 81.
Headlight range control faulty
This symbol
indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight range
control. Take the vehicle to a specialist garage to have the dynamic headlight
range control function repaired.
Self-directing headlights* faulty
Self-directing headlights faulty This symbol
indicates that the self-directing headlight system is faulty.
Take the vehicle to a specialist garage to have the headlights or the self-
directing headlight co ntrol unit repaired.
Washer fluid level low
If the
symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen washer and
headlight washer system* ⇒page 220.
Speed warning 2
If the
symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set. You should reduce your speed accordingly ⇒page 81.
Battery voltage too high or too low
If the
symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a specialist garage and have
the following items checked:
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Ribbed belt
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Battery condition
It is also advisable to check whether the alternator warning lamp has come on
⇒ page 69.
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Bulb monitor
The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are
working.If a defective bulb is detected, or if one of the lights has failed for any reason,
the bulb monitor symbol
will appear in the display together with an addi-
tional message (which goes out after 5 sec onds). For instance, if the rear left
turn signal is not working, the display in the instrument panel will show the
following message:
Left rear turn signal
The message disappears after 5 seconds. Press the CHECK button briefly if
you wish to call up the message again.
If the display indicates that one of the lights is not working, this can have a
number of causes:
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Bulb failure ⇒page 249.
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A “blown” fuse ⇒page 247, “Changing fuses”.
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Faulty electrical wiring.
Have the components replaced or the wiring repaired as necessary by a
specialist garage.
WARNING
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Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
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The high voltage element of gas discharge lamps* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
Speed warning
Introduction
The speed warning function can help prevent you exceeding
a particular pre-set maximum speed.The speed warning function will warn the driver if a pre-set maximum speed
is exceeded. The system gives an audible warning signal if the set speed is
exceeded by about 10 km/h. A warning symbol will also appear in the display
⇒ fig. 55 .
The speed warning function has two different warning speeds, which operate
independently and serve slightly different purposes:
Speed limit warning 1
With speed limit warning 1, the maximum speed can be changed while
driving. The speed limit that has been set remains stored until the ignition is
switched off, or until it is changed or cleared.
Fig. 55 Display: Speed
warning function
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