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6 Restraint system (/ page 432)
ü Seat belt (/ page 432)
ï Trailer hitch (/ page 433)
Ù Powe r steering (/ page 433)
ÿ Coolanttemp erature (/ page 434)
; Engine diagnostics (/ page 434)
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h a diesel engine: preglow
# Electricalfault (/ page 434)
8 Reser vefuel wi thfuel /ller 0ap loca-
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! Electric parking brake (yellow)
(/page 438)
! Electric parking brake (red)
(/page 438)
J Brakes (yellow) (/ page 438)
J Brakes (red) (/ page 438)
L Distancewarning (/ page 440)
Ó Active Brake Assist (/ page 440)
ê Active Brake Assist (/ page 440)ä
AIR BODYCONTROL (/ page 440)
ä DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL
(/ page 440)
! ABS (/page 441)
÷ ESP®
(/ page 441)
å ESP®
OFF (/ page 441)
h Tyre pressure monitoring system
(/ page 444)
T Standing lights (/ page 127)
L Low beam (/ page 127)
K High beam (/ page 129)
#! Turn signal lights (/ page 129)
R Rear fog light (/ page 127)
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É DriveAway Assist (/ page 238)
L CrossTra1c Ale rt (/ page 238)
º Manoeuv ring brake function (/ page 239) Display messa
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he restraint system redwa rning lamp is lit while theve hicle is on.
The restraint system is malfunctioning (/ page 41). &
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Co mp onents in there straint system ma y be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident. #
Have there straint system checked and repaired immediately at a quali/ed specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Seat belt warning lamp
0ashes *T
he red seat belt warning lamp 0ashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened his/her seat belt while theve hicle is in motion. #
Fasten your seat belt (/ page 45).
There are objects on the front passenger seat. #
Remo vethe objects from the front passenger seat. 432
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Seat belt warning lamp
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he red seat belt warning lamp lights up once theve hicle has star ted.
In addition, an intermittent warning tone may sound.
The red seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger tofasten their seat belts. #
Fasten your seat belt (/ page 45).
If yo u ha veplaced objects on the front passenger seat, there d seat belt warning lamp may remain lit. V
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Po we r steering warning
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he red po wer steering warning lamp is lit while theve hicle is running.
The po wer assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning. &
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If th e steering 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 tra1c conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a quali/ed speciali stwo rkshop. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y. Display messages and
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Tr ailer tow hitch warning
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hered trailer hitch warning lamp is lit.
The trailer hitch is not operational. &
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The trailer may become de tach ed. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the tra1c conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivelling procedu reand do not re-couple the trailer until the display message disappears. #
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Coolant warning lamp (red) *T
he red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
R The coolant le vel is too low
R The air supply tothera diator is obstructed
R The radiator fan is faulty 434
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R The engine coolant pump is faulty
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded 120°C. &
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If yo u open the bonnet in theeve nt of an overheated engine or /re in the engine compartment, thefo llowing situa-
tions may occur:
R You may come into contact with hot gases.
R You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating 0uids. #
Before opening the bonnet, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheev ent of a /re in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the /re service. #
Stop immediately in accordance with the tra1c conditions and switch o. theve hicle. Do not continue driving. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y.
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Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop.
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Exit theve hicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (/ page 305). Display message
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Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest quali/ed specialist workshop. In doing so, ensu rethat the
coolant temp erature display remains below 120°C.
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Coolant warning lamp (yel-
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he yellow coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
R The charge air, transmission oil or battery cooling is faulty
R The radiator shutters are bloc ked or defective #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest quali/ed specialist workshop.
; Engine diagnosis warning
lamp *T
he yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occur red in the engine, theex haust system or the fuel system.
The emissions limit value may ha vebeen exceeded and the engine may be running in eme rgency operation mode. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a quali/ed specialist workshop.
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ehicles wit h a diesel engine:
h a diesel engine: the fuel tank may ha vebeen run dr y. #
Start the engine thre eto four times aTer refuelling.
If th eye llow engine diagnosis warning lamp goes out, emer gency ope ration mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not
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Electrical fault warning lamp *T
hered electrical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault in the electrics. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y.
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he yellow fuel reser vewarning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel supply has dropped into there ser verange. #
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he red electric parking brake indicator lamp 0ashes or is lit.
The yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is also lit in theev ent of a malfunction. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y.
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Brake system warning lamp
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he yellow brake warning lamp is lit while theve hicle is running. &
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If th e brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake system checked immediately at a quali/ed specialist workshop. #
Adjust your speed and drive on carefull y,leaving a suitable distance totheve hicle in front. #
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