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Troubleshooting
286 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The yellow reserve fuel warning
lamp comes on while the engine
is running. The fuel level has fallen below the
reserve range. The operation of
the auxiliary heating* can no lon-
ger be guaranteed. X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. Warning tones
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The anti-theft warning alarm* is
triggered. You have opened the vehicle
using the emergency key element
without deactivating the anti-
theft alarm system* first. X
Switch off the alarm (Y page 63).You hear a warning tone. A message appears in the multi-
function display. X
See the explanations for the display message (Y page 255).You hear a warning tone. You are driving with the parking
brake applied. X
Release the parking brake. You hear a warning tone. You did not switch off the lights
when leaving the vehicle. X
Turn the light switch to MorU.
or
X If the rear foglamp is switched on: press the light switch in as far
as it will go. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
297Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The engine cannot be started
using the key. The on-board voltage is too low. X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating* or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 323).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 329).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
300 Auxiliary heating/ventilation*
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The auxiliary heating is not work-
ing. The fuel level is down to the
reserve level. X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. The battery is not sufficiently
charged. X
Charge the battery. The auxiliary heating is faulty. X
Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The auxiliary heating cannot be
switched on or off using the
remote control. The remote control display shows
FAIL and the
¢symbol.
The signal transmission between
the remote control and the vehi-
cle is faulty. X
Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if
necessary.
X Make another attempt to switch the auxiliary heating on or off using
the remote control. The remote control display shows
FAIL and the
¡symbol.
There is not enough fuel in the
tank, or the auxiliary heating is
faulty. X
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
X Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Practical advice
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Changing the batteries
305Key or KEYLESS GO key*
Checking the batteries X
Press the jork button.
The batteries are in order if the battery
charge indicator lamp lights up briefly.
Changing the batteries You require two CR 2025 3 V cell batteries.
X
Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 302). 1
Emergency key element
2 Battery tray X
Insert emergency key element 1into the
opening in the key and push in the direction
of the arrow.
Battery tray 2is released.
X Pull battery tray 2out of the key. 1
Batteries
X Remove old batteries 1from the battery
tray.
X Insert the new batteries beneath the con-
tact spring with the positive terminal facing
upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
X Push the battery tray back into the key
housing until the battery tray engages.
X Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle. Auxiliary heating* remote control
One 6V pin battery, type 2CR11108 is
required. 1
Battery
2 Battery cover
X Prise apart the side arms of battery cover
2 and slide off battery cover 2.
X Remove old battery 1.
X Insert the new battery. Observe the polarity
signs on the back of the remote control
when doing so.
X Slide battery cover 2back onto the
remote control.
X Use the remote control to check the vehi-
cle's auxiliary heating functions. Practical advice
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