▶Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
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 the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. 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 in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.
Low fuel - petrol
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
illuminates – the petrol level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 4-5 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 118.
Low fuel - natural gas
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
illuminates – the natural level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 1.5 kg litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 119.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Engine electronics check
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
System fault
lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is
switched on.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored automatically even if one
of the airbags is switched off.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and
then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
35Instruments and warning lights
Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle data
152
Operating weight
153
Payload
153
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
153
Dimensions
154
Departure angle
155
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The performance values listed were determined without performance-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
The values given have been determined in accordance with regulations and in
conditions prescribed by legal or technical provisions for determining the oper-
ating and technical data of vehicles.
The listed values are for the basic model without optional equipment.
Vehicle data
Fig. 181
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 181 - is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also stuck into the Owner's Manual.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code
Partial vehicle description
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 181 -
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the left
driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle manufacturers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into
the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit code letter and serial number) is stamped on the engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents, field 17.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
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