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and warning/indicator lamps
Fuel gauge
The gauge @ only works when the ignition is
switched on. If there is less than 7 litres of fuel in
the tank, the LED at the bottom of the dial will
light up in red and the indicator lamp tD will ap
pear c:::>page 16. The LED at the bottom of the
dial will flash in red if the fuel level is very low.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the
Technical data section c:::> page 258.
CD CAUTION
Never run the tank completely dry. If there is
an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can occur.
Unburnt fuel can then enter the exhaust sys
tem. This can lead to overheating and dam
age to the catalytic converter.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Description
The warning and indicator lamps light up or flash
in the instrument cluster. Their purpose is to in
dicate functions or faults.
Some of the warning and indicator lamps may be
accompanied by a driver message and a warning
tone. The warning/indicator lamps and driver
messages on the display can be masked by fur
ther displays. To display a warning or message
again, use the controls on the multi-function
steering wheel to select the display tab for warn
ing/indicator lamps and messages c:::> page 18.
If several malfunctions have occurred, you can
use the thumbwheel to scroll through them on
the display.
Some of the warning lamps may be displayed in
different colours.
Overview
When you switch on the ignition, some of the
warning and indicator lamps light up briefly to
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These systems are marked with a./ in
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following tables. If one of these warning/in-
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Red warning lamps
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Br a k e system
c:::>page 11
Electro-mechanical parking brake
c:::>page 11
Cooling system
c:::>page 12
Engine oil pressure
c:::>page 12
Alternator c:::>page 13
Front seat belt
c:::>page 13
Electro-mechanical power steering ./
c:::>page 101
Steering lock
c:::>page 13
Central warning/indicator lamp
c:::>page 13
Engine start system
c:::>page 13
Gearbox malfunction
c:::>page 77
Rear spoiler ./
c:::>page 105
Yellow indicator lamps
Electronic stabilisation control (ES()
./ c:::>page 14
Electronic stabilisation control (ES()
./ c:::>page 14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)./
c:::>page 14
Safety systems ./
c:::>page 14
• Brake
pads
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and warning/indicator lamps
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the engine oil level ¢ page 22 3.
- If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil
¢ page 224. Do not drive on until the warning
lamp has gone out.
-If the engine oil level is OK and the warning
lamp is flashing, switch off the engine and do
not drive on. Obtain professional assistance.
(I}) Note
The oil pressure warning lamp is not an indi
cator for the oil level. The oil level should
therefore be checked regularly.
0 Alternator / battery
• Electrical system: fault. Battery is not being
charged.
There is an alternator fault or a fault in the vehi
cle's electrical system.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay.
Avoid using electrical equipment that is not abso
lutely necessary (such as the radio) because this
will drain the battery . If the battery charge is in
sufficient, obtain professional assistance.
(•] Electrical
system: low battery charge. Please
activate drive system
Starting reliability may be impaired.
If this message disappears after a while, the bat
tery will have been sufficiently charged while
driving.
If the message does not disappear again, drive to
a qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
� Front seat belt
The warning lamp.
lights up and does not go
out until the driver's and front passenger's* seat
belts have been fastened. When the vehicle has
gathered speed you will also hear a warning
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For further information on the seat belts
¢page 204.
�- Steering lock
• Steering: fault. Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. The ignition can no longer be switched on.
Do not have the vehicle towed away, because you
won't be able to steer it. Obtain professional as
sistance.
,�. e Steering
lock: fault. Please contact work
shop
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
,&. WARNING
Your vehicle must not be towed if there is a
fault in the electronic steering lock -risk of
accident!
L'.h Central warning/indicator lamp
If the warning lamp.
or indicator lamp II
lights up, note the information in the instrument
cluster.
© - Engine start system
• Engine start system: fault. Please contact
workshop
Do not switch off the ignition; otherwise you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
Ill Engine start system: fault. Please contact
workshop
There i
is
a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
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system
- For safety reasons, the alternator and the
starter are both disconnected from the bat
tery via a pyrotechnic circuit breaker in se
vere accidents.
-Any repairs to the pyrotechnic circuit
breaker must always be performed by a
qualified workshop - risk of accident!
- The relevant safety requirements must be
observed when the vehicle or the circuit
breaker are scrapped.
When are the airbags triggered?
One or more airbag systems are triggered in se
vere collisions, depending on the circumstances.
The airbag system is not triggered in minor colli
sions, or in rear collisions, or if the car overturns.
In these situations, the occupants are protected
by wearing the seat belts.
Factors determining the triggering response
It is not possible to define the exact triggering
response of the airbag system in all possible sit
uations, since the circumstances in different
types of accident will vary considerably. Impor
tant factors include, for example, the nature
(ha rd or soft) of the object which the car hits, the
angle of impact, vehicle speed and so on.
Whether the airbags are triggered depends pri
marily on the vehicle deceleration rate resulting
from the collision. By processing the signals from
the sensors located in the vehicle, the electronic
control unit is immediately able to evaluate the
severity of the collision and activate the restraint
systems accordingly. If the deceleration rate is
below the predefined reference value in the con
trol unit the airbags will not be triggered, even
though the accident may cause extensive damage
to the car.
([J) Note
The airbag releases a fine dust when it in
flates. This is quite normal and does not
mean there is a fire in the vehicle.
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airbags
Important notes on front passenger's
airbag
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Fig. 193 Front passenger's sun visor: Airbag sticker
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with important information about the
front passenger's airbag is provided on the front
passenger's sun visor. Please refer to the safety
notes in the following chapters:
- Child seats and front passenger's airbag
¢ page 195, Safety notes for using child seats
- Safe distance from front passenger's airbag
¢ page 213, Important safety notes on the
front airbag system
- Objects between front passenger and front pas
senger's airbag c:::>page 213, Important safety
notes on the front airbag system
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Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These flu
ids can cause a fire (e.g. radiator anti
freeze).
- Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system, especially when working
on the battery.
- When working in the engine compartment
be aware that the radiator fan may start
running suddenly, even if the ignition is
switched off-risk of injury!
- Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion
tank when the engine is hot. The cooling
system is under pressure.
- Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
- Never remove the engine cover panel -risk
of burns!
- If any tests have to be performed with the
engine running, there is an extra safety risk
from the rotating parts, such as the drive
belts, alternator and radiator fan, etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system.
- Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Never
open the throttle inadvertently (for instance
by hand from the engine compartment) if a
gear is engaged while the vehicle is station
ary with the engine running. The vehicle
could otherwise start moving immediately
and possibly cause an accident.
- Observe the following additional warnings if
work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
- Always disconnect the battery.
- Do not smoke.
- Never work near naked flames.
- Always keep an approved fire extinguisher
immediately available.
CD CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid is put into the correct filler opening. This
can otherwise cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage. Checking
and topping up fluids
® For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
regularly so that any leaks are detected at an
early stage. If you find spots of oil or other
fluids, have your vehicle inspected in the
workshop.
{D) Note
On right-hand drive vehicles* some of the
containers/ reservoirs mentioned below are
located on the other side of the engine com
partment.
Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 209 Footwell on driver's side: Release lever
Fig. 210 Unlocked bonnet: Lever
The wiper arms should be resting on the wind
screen: make sure they are not in a raised posi
tion. Otherwise the paint may get damaged.
� With the driver's door open, pull the lever un
der the dashboard in the direction indicated (ar
row) ¢ Fig. 209.
� Lift the bonnet slightly¢.&_.
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