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& K H F N 7 L U H V*T
he tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantl y.The wheel position is displa yed.
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WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tire pressure
Ti re pressures that are too low pose thefo llowing hazards:
RThe tires may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
RThe tires may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle.
#Obser vethere commended tire pressure.
#Ad just the tire pressure if necessar y.
#Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
#Check the tire pressure and the tires.
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he tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displa yed.
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WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thaflat tire
Flat tires are dangerous in thefo llowing ways:
RThe tires can overheat and cause a fire .
RThe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle.
#Do not drive with a flat tire.
#Observ eth e no tes on flat tires.
No tes on flat tires (→page 318).
#Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
#Check the tires.
7 L U H 3 U H V V 0 R Q L W R U & X U
U H Q W O \ 8 Q D Y D L O D E O H *N
o signals can be receive d from the tire pressure sensor due tostro ngradio signal source inter fere nce. The tire
pressure monito ring sy stem is temp orarily una vailable.
#Drive on.
The tire pressure monitoring sy stem restarts automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.
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: K H H O 6 H Q V R U V 0 L V V L Q J*T
here is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or se veral tires. The pressure of the af fected tire is not
displ ayed.
#Ha ve the defective tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
7 L U H 3 U H V V X U H 0 R Q L W R U , Q R S
H U D W L Y H 1 R : K H H O 6 H Q V R U V *T
he wheels mounted do not ha vesuitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitoring sy stem is deactiva‐
te d.
#Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
7 L U H 3 U H V V 0 R Q L W R U , Q R S H U D
W L Y H *T
he tire pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning.
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WARNING Thereis arisk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
If th e tire pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning, it is not able toissue a warning if there is pressure loss
in one or more of the tires.
Und erinflated tires ma y,forex ample, impair the driving, steering and braking characteristics.
#Ha ve the tire pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
7 L U H V 2 Y H U K H D W H G *A
t least one tire is overheated. The af fected tires are displ ayed in red. At temp eratures close tothe limit value, the
tires are displa yed in yello w.
#Drive more slow ly.
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6 W R S 9 H K L F O H / H D Y H ( Q J L Q H
5 X Q Q L Q J : D L W 7 U D Q V P L V V L R Q
& R R O L Q J *T
he transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temp orarily impaired or not possible.
#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.
#St art the engine.
#Wa it until the display message disappears before pulling away.
$ X [ L O L D U \ % D W W H U \ 0 D O I X Q F
W L R Q *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being charge d.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#Un tilthen, manually set the transmission toposition jbefore you switch offthe engine.
#Before leaving theve hicle, apply the electric parking brake.
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6 W H H U L Q J 0 D O I X Q F W L R Q ' U L Y H
& D U H I X O O \ 6 H U Y L F H 5 H T X L U H G *T
he po wer assi stance of thesteering is malfunctioning. You may need touse more forc eto steer.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
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6 W H H U L Q J 0 D O I X Q F W L R Q 6 W R S
, P P H G L D W H O \ 6 H H 2 S H U D
W R U
V 0 D Q X D O*T
hesteering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is considerably impaired.
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WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf etyis jeopardized.
#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.
#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.
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6 W H H U L Q J 0 D O I X Q F W L R Q
, Q F U H D V H G 3 K \ V L F D O ( I I R U W
6 H H 2 S H U D W R U
V 0 D Q X D O *T
he po wer assi stance of thesteering is malfunctioning.
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WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely,yo uwill need touse more forc eto steer.
#If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.
#Vi sit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
#If safesteering is possible, drive on carefully.
#Vi sit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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ABSwarning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safe ty systems may also be faulty.
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WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ESP®wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP
®wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
ESP
®is inter vening .
#Ad apt your drivin gst yle to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
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Powe 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 etyis jeopardized.
#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.
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Tire pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up The
yellow tire pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires.&
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tire pressure
Ti re pressures that are too low pose thefo llowing hazards:
RThe tires may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
RThe tires may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle.
#Obser vethere commended tire pressure.
#Ad just the tire pressure if necessar y.
#Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
#Check the tire pressure and the tires.
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