The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!
do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait
until the
icon goes out – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your
journey as soon as the symbol disappears.WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 57. The warning triangle must be set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
Note
■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 37, Using the informa-
tion system .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-
dicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Indicator lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
30
Brake system
31
Seat belt warning light
31
Generator
31
Door open
31
Engine oil
31
Coolant
32
Power steering
32
Stability Control (ESC)
32
Traction control (ASR)
33
Antiblock brake system (ABS)
33
Rear fog light
33
Lamp failure
33 Exhaust inspection system34 Glow plug system (diesel engine)34
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
34
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
34
Fuel reserve
35
Airbag system
35
Tyre inflation pressure
35
Windscreeen washer fluid
36
Turn signal system
36
Fog lights
36
Cruise control system
36
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
36
Main beam
36
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
WARNING■ Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 57. The warning triangle must be set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 131, Engine compartment .
Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning light
illuminates if the handbrake is applied.
30Using the system
