Error: airbag
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
under the letters
in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 20.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag / belt tensioner deactivated.WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized company.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
illuminates – there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 176 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 182 or use the repair kit » page 186.
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Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 141.
System fault
flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Other incidents
The following reasons can explain the warning light being illuminated.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
Top up wash fluid!›
Fill up the windscreen washer fluid.
Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
38Using the system
Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
161
Abroad Headlights
69
ABS Operation
127
Warning light36
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles152
Accessories149
Adaptive headlight see xenon headlight
66
AdBlue163, 164
refilling163
replenish164
adjusting auxiliary heating and ventilation
110
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
74
Head restraints79
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
adjustment Front seat
75
Adjustment Headlight beam
64
Seats76
AFS Display messages
36
Warning light36
AHL see xenon headlight
66
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
108
Airbag15
Deactivating19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag20
Deployment15
Front airbag16
Head airbag19
Knee airbag17
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 151
Side airbag
18
Warning light37
Airbag system15
Air conditioning104
Air distribution control107
Climatronic106
Manual air conditioning105
Air distribution control107
Air outlet vents108
Alarm Enable/disable
56
Switch off56
Trailer148
Triggering56
Alcantara cleaning
158
Alternator Warning light
33
Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
155
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)127
Anti-theft alarm system Enable/disable
56
Trailer148
Anti-theft wheel bolts184
Armrest Front
78
artificial leather158
Ashtray87
ASR warning light
35
Assistance systems OFF ROAD-mode
129
Assist systems127
ABS36
ASR35
ESC35
Auto Check Control31
Automatic driving lamp control66
Automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears
123
Selector lever-emergency unlocking195
Selector lever lock123
Starting-off and driving124
Tiptronic123
Using the selector lever122
Automatic gearbox modes122
Automatic load deactivation175
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
123
Automatic transmission122
Kickdown124
Selector lever lock123
AUX94
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Switching on and off directly
110
System settings110
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
109
Auxiliary heating (aux. heating and ventilation) Radio remote control
111
Avoiding damage to your vehicle125
B
Ball head Check fitting
144
Ready position142, 143
Ball rod installing
143
removing144
Bar with sliding hook98
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