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0003 Solutions
0009
Parking brake See
Owner's Manual 0009
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the indica-
to rlamp (red) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
X Switch off the ignition.
X Pull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the displa ymessage continues to be displayed:
X Shift the transmission to Pusing the button on the centre con-
sole.
X Prevent the vehicle fro mrolling away before you leave it.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0009
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
The power supply for the electric parking brake was interrupted.
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
or
X Pull the electric parking brake lever until the display message
disappears. 0009
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and the warning lamp (yel-
low) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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0003 Solutions
0009
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition ,the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over
or undervoltage.
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
In case of over or undervoltage:
X Remove the cause for the over or undervoltage, e.g. by charging
the battery or restarting the engine.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage or release the
electric parking brake.
If this does not release the electric parking brake:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0009
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
X Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake. 0009
Parking brake inop‐
erative 0009
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to Pusing the button on the centre con-
sole.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 298
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0009
Turn on the igni‐
tion to release
the parking brake 0009
The indicato rlamp (red )flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brak ewhile the igni-
tion was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition. 0004
Check brake fluid
level G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addi-
tion, the 0004indicator lamp in the instrumentc lusterlights up
and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not top up the brak efluid. This will not rectify the problem. 0004
EBD, ABS, ESP inop‐
erative See Own‐
er's Manual G
Risk of accident
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ABS, ESP ®
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start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. In addition, the
0002, 0001and0012 warning lamps in the instrument cluster light
up and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system continue sto function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 000F
Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine
off The coolant is too hot. In addition, the
000Fwarning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.
by snow, slush or ice.
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the
engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the coolant temperature increases again, visit a qualified spe-
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The poly-V-belt may hav
etorn. Awarning tone also sounds.
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: do not start the engine
agai nuntil the display message disappears. Otherwise, ther eis
a ris kofe ngine damage.
X If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop. 000F The engine fa
nis faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads (e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain) and stop-and-go driving. 000E
Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low.
X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing
so (Y page 269).
X If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 0006
Left dipped beam
or
Right dipped beam The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp does not light up. In
addition, the main-beam headlamp is also inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
AUTO lights inoper‐
ative The light sensor is faulty.
X
Switch the lights on and off turning the rotary light switch to
000B or000D(Y page 215). 0006
Rear left turn sig‐
nal
or
Rear right turn
signal The LEDs in the rear left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 300
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0006
Left mirror turn
signal
or
Right mirror turn
signal None of the LEDs in the lef
torright-hand exterior mirrors light up.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Front left turn
signal
or
Front right turn
signal The LEDs in the front left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Third brake lamp None of the LEDs in the third brake lamp light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left-hand tail
lamp/brake lamp
or
Right-hand tail
lamp/brake lamp The LEDs in the left or right-hand brake/tail lamp do not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left main beam
or
Right main beam The left or right-hand main-beam headlamp does not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left licence plate
lamp
or
Right licence
plate lamp The left or right-hand licence plate lamp does not light up.
X
Replace the bulb (Y page 324). 0006
Rear fog lamp None of the LEDs in the rear fog lamp light up. This display mes-
sage will only be shown if several LEDs have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Reversing light None of the LEDs in the reversing lamp light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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0006
Left daytime driv‐
ing lamp
or
Right daytime driv‐
ing lamp The LEDs in the lef
torright-hand daytime driving lamp do not light
up. As a result, the corresponding side/parking lamp has failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Malfunction See
Owner's Manual The exterior lighting is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
Engine oil level
Stop vehicle
Switch engine off There is insufficient oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine
damage.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Top up and chec kthe engine oil level (Y page 269).0002
Add 1 litre engine
oil when next refu‐
elling The oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level (Y page 269).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs top-
ping up more often than usual. 0002
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil. The engine or catalytic con-
verter may be damaged.
X
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements. 0002
Engine oil level
cannot be measured The measuring system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
Engine oil pres‐
sure control See
Owner's Manual The oil pressure sensor has reported a malfunction.
The oil pressure control is running in emergency mode.
Engine lubrication is guaranteed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 302
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0002
Engine oil pres‐
sure Stop vehicle
Switch engine off
X
Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 269) and top up if necessary.
X If there are visible signs of oil loss from the vehicle, consult a
qualified specialist workshop. 0005
Change key batter‐
ies The key batteries are discharged.
X
Change the batteries (Y page 323).0005
Key not detected
(red display message) The key is not in the vehicle.
Awarning tone also sounds.
When you switch off the engine, you will be unable to restar tit.
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely as soo nas possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Locate the key. The key is not detected while driving because a powerful radio
transmitter is causing interference. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position (Y page 203). 0005
Key not detected
(white display mes-
sage) You are in the vehicle and the key currently cannot be detected
by the vehicle.
X
Change the location of the key in the vehicle.
If the key still cannot be detected:
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position (Y page 203). 0005
Replace key The key needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0005
Key does not
belong to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
X Use the correct key. 0005
Close doors to
lock vehicle At least one door is open.
Awarning tone also sounds.
X Close all doors and loc kthe vehicle again. Display messages
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0005
Insert key KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective.
Awarn-
ing tone also sounds.
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
positio n(Ypage 203). 000D
Tyre pressure Cau‐
tion, tyre defect G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. A
warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X Repair the faulty tyre or change the wheel (Y page 325).000D
Tyre pressure
Check tyre(s) G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudde nsteering or braking
manoeuvres .Pay attentio nto the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X Correct the tyre pressure (Y page 272).
X If necessary, repair the faulty tyre or change the wheel
(Y page 325). 0018
Restraint sys. mal‐
function Consult
workshop G
Risk of injury
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem). The 0018warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-
ter.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0018
Front left malfunc‐
tion Consult work‐
shop
or
Front right mal‐
function Consult
workshop G
Risk of injury
SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 0018
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 000C There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. 304
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