AdBlue (DEF) refill! Range: ...ADBLUE RANGE …
The range in the display indicates the distance that can be driven with the re-
maining AdBlue ®
left in the tank.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
AdBlue (DEF) refill! No engine start in …ADBLUE NO START IN …
The range in the display indicates the distance to travel, after which no engine
restart is possible, as long as no AdBlue ®
is added.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
AdBlue (DEF) refill! No engine start possible.ADBLUE NO RESTART
It is no longer possible to start the engine.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
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 light system » page 68. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
Note
■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 41, Operation .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the warning lights are al-
ways indicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the warning
lights continue to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
33
Brake system
33
Seat belt warning light
33 Alternator33 Door open33
Coolant
33
Boot lid
34
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
34
34
Traction Control System (ASR)
35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
35
Traction control (TCS) is deactivated
35
Antilock brake system (ABS)
36
Rear fog light
36
Lamp failure
36
Xenon headlights (AFS)
36
Exhaust inspection system
36
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
36
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
37
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
Fuel reserve
37
Airbag system
37
Tyre pressure
38
Windscreen washer fluid level
38
Turn signal system
38
Fog lights
39
Cruise control system
39
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
39
OFF ROADmode
39
Main beam
39
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.
32Using the system
WARNING■Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster 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 light system » page 68. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
■
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 165, Engine compartment .
Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the hand brake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h for at least
3 seconds while the handbrake is applied.
Release parking brake!
Brake system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: Owner's Manual!›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 171 .
WARNING■
If the warning light lights up together with the warning light
» page 36 , Antilock brake system (ABS) , stop driving! Seek help from
a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
The indicator light
goes off after the respective seat belt is fastened.
At a speed of more than approximately 20 km/h the warning light
flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
lights up permanently.
Alternator
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If in addition to the symbol the symbol » page 33 lights up while driving,
stop driving - risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage.
Door open
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates - one or more doors are open.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon
on the display » page 40 .
Coolant
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
illuminates or flashes – the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant
level is too low.
Check coolant! Owner´s manual!
33Instruments and Indicator Lights
