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j Tr ailer hit chwarning lamp The
red trailer hitch warning lamp is on.
The trailer hitch is not operational or swivels. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not loc ked
If th e ball neck is not in the loc ked position, the trailer may come loose. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivelling procedure and do not re-couple the trailer until the display message disappears. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
If th e trailer hitch swivels: #
Wait until the ball neck has reached the operational position. 472
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Ð Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The po werst eering assis tance or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y. Displ
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Engine
Wa
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; Engine diagnosis warning
lamp The
yellow engine diagnosis warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occu rred in the engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency operation mode. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Ve hicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dr y. #
Start the engine thre eto four times af terre fuelling.
If th eye llow engine diagnosis warning lamp goes out, emer gency operation mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not
be checked.
# Elect rical fault warning
lamp The
red elect rical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault in the electrics. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
8
Fu elreser vewarning lamp The
yellow fuel reser ve wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The fuel le vel has dropped into there ser verange. #
Refuel. 474
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? Coolant warning lamp The
red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
R Coolant le velto o low
R The air supply tothera diator is obstructed
R The radiator fan is faulty
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded 120 °C. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when opening the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the engine has overheated or during a fire inthe engine compartment, you
could come into contact wi thhot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the engine bonn etclosed and call thefire service. #
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp erature scale: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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Otherwise: #
Lea vetheve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from theve hicle until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel . #
Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive on tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below 120 °C. 476
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Ty
res Wa
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h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres. Display messages and
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h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one
minute and then remains lit.
The tyre pressu remonitoring sy stem is faulty. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
If th e tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning, it is not able toissue a warning if there is pressure loss in
one or more of the tyres.
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure ma y,forex ample, af fect theve hicle's handling characteristics, steering and
braking. ‑ #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
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K
Top lo wering ............................... 459
To p up coolant See Owner ’sManual ....431
¥ Top up washer fluid .................... .458
Tr af fic Sign Assi stCamera view
re stricted See Owner's Manual ........... 428
Tr af fic Sign Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ...................... 427
Tr af fic Sign Assi stinope rative ............. 428
jTr ailer coupling extending… .........448
Tr ansmission Malfunction Stop ............ 451
Ty re press. monitor cur rently una vail‐
able .................................................... .443
Ty re press. monitor inoperative ...........444
Ty re press. monitor inoperative No
wheel sensors .................................... .444
Ty re pressure Check tyres ...................441
Ty re(s) ove rheated ...............................4 44
Ty re(s) ove rheated Reduce speed ........445
d Vehicle is operational Switch
off the ignition before exiting .............. .451 É
Vehicle rising Please wait............ 421
ÉVe hiclerising ...............................4 21
h Warning tyre defect .....................443
hWheel sensor(s) missing .............444
K While stationar y,apply the
brakes before operating the soft top.
.............................................................4 59
Wi thout changing gear, consult work‐
shop ....................................................4 50
Dist ance control
see Dis tance Pilot DISTRONIC
Di stance Pil otDISTRONIC ...................... .180
Ac tivating ............................................ 183
Ac tivation conditions ........................... 183
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............1 89
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st.................. 188
Calling up a speed .............................. .183
Deactivating ........................................ 183
Fu nction .............................................. 180
Le ver ................................................... 183
Selecting ............................................. 183
Setting a speed ................................... 183
St oring a speed ................................... 183Sy
stem limits ....................................... 180
Distance recorder .................................. .230
DISTRO NIC
see Dis tance Pilot DISTRONIC
Door Additional door lock .............................. 63
Locking (emer gency key) ...................... .68
Opening (from inside) ............................63
Un locking (emer gency key) .................. .68
Un locking (from inside) ........................ .63
Door cont rol panel .................................... .13
Draught stop
Care .................................................... 357
Drive Away Assist .................................... 207
Drive position Selecting .............................................. 151
Drive prog ram display ............................. 14 8
Drive prog rams
see DYNA MIC SELECT
Driving light see Automatic driving lights 490
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