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Instruments and controls83
Flashing during drivingThe system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 130.
Illuminates while driving The system is switched off or a fault
is present. Continued driving is
possible. Driving stability, however,
may deteriorate depending on road
surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic stability program 3 130.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 149.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating and diesel
particle filter
! illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Preheating activated. Only activates
when outside temperature is low.
Flashes (in vehicles fitted with a diesel particle
filter).
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous
driving conditions did not permit
automatic cleaning. Continue driving
and if possible do not allow engine
speed to drop below 2000 rpm.
The control indicator ! extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3 119, Stop-start
system 3 116.
Deflation detection system
and tyre pressure
monitoring system
w illuminates red or yellow.
Deflation detection system Illuminates red
Deflation detected. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Illuminates yellow
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 175.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system w illuminates or flashes yellow.
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146Vehicle care
■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation Following must be done if the vehicle
is putting back into operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on ourwebsite, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
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Vehicle care149
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
KALT/COLD mark. Top up if the level
is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top up with antifreeze. If no
antifreeze is available, use clean tap
water or distilled water. Install the cap
tightly. Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.