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Re straint system warning
lamp *T
he restraint system redwa rning lamp is lit while theve hicle is on.
The restraint system is malfunctioning (/ page 40). &
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Co mp onents in there straint system ma y be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. In the
ev ent of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system may not be deactivated as intended.
Yo u may su.er an electric shock if youto uch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical sys-
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Have there straint system checked and repaired immediately at a quali/ed specialist workshop. #
ATer an accident, switch o. theve hicle immediatel y. #
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
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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 43).
There are objects on the front passenger seat. #
Remo vethe objects from the front passenger seat. 414
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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 43).
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Re duced warning lamp
po wer *T
heyellow reduced-po werwa rning lamp is on.
Drive system po wer output is reduced. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y.
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System er rorwa rning lamp *T
he red system er rorwa rning lamp is lit while theve hicle is in a state of operational readiness õ.
There is a malfunction in the drive system. #
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Electrical fault warning lamp *T
hered electrical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault with the electrics. #
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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. #
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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 or is swivelling. &
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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. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y.
If th e trailer hitch is swivelling: #
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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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Brake system warning lamp
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he red brake warning lamp is lit while theve hicle is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be a.ected.
R There is insu1cient brake 0uid in the brake 0uid reser voir. #
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ARNI NGRisk of accident and injury if brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking dis tance can increase in eme rgency braking situations. #
Stop in a safe location immediatel y.Do not continue driving! #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. &
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If th e brake 0uid le vel is too lo w,the braking e.ect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and tra1c conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. #
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Wa rning lamp for distance
wa rning function *T
he red distance warning lamp lights up while theve hicle is in motion.
The dis tance totheve hicle in front is too small forth e speed selected.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed. #
Be prepared tobrake immediatel y. #
Increase the distance.
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ABS warning lamp *T
he yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while theve hicle is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving sa fety systems may also be malfunctioning. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y. &
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The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition,
ot her driving saf ety sy stems are swit ched o.. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake system checked immediately at a quali/ed specialist workshop. ÷
ESP ®
wa rning lamp 0ashes *
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp 0ashes while theve hicle is in motion.
One or more wheels ha vereached their grip limit (/ page 194). #
Adapt your driving style tosuit thero ad and weather conditions.
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The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while theve hicle is running.
ESP ®
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Other driving systems and driving sa fety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. #
Notethe messages on the instrument displa y. &
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cannot carr y outvehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are
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Drive on carefull y. #
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