Checking and topping up fluids
Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake fluid
level
Switch off any electrical equipment which is not
required (some equipment may be switched off
automatically). The performance of certain vehi-
cle functions may be limited and the vehicle’s
handling may be impaired. Drive to a qualified
workshop without delay.
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
Seek professional assistance.
WARNING
Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat-
If the brake fluid level is under the MIN mark,
the effectiveness of the brakes and therefore
the safety of the vehicle may be impaired –
risk of accident! Do not drive on. Seek profes-
sional assistance.
tery will be charged while driving
– If this message disappears after a while, the ve-
hicle battery will have been sufficiently charged
while driving.
– If the message does not disappear again, drive
to a qualified workshop and have the fault rec-
tified.
CAUTION
If the brake fluid level is above the MAX mark,
brake fluid may escape via the cap on the res-
ervoir in certain circumstances and cause
damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
An electrical system fault can cause vehicle
functions to fail, thus impairing the vehicle’s
stability – risk of accident! Switch the vehicle
off and do not drive on. Seek professional as-
sistance.
Electrical system
Driver messages about the electrical
system
The following driver messages may appear, de-
pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-
cle:
Battery
General information on batteries
Because of the complexity of the power supply,
any battery work, such as disconnection, replace-
ment, etc. must be carried out by a qualified
If the warning lamp
/
lights up, there is a
power supply or battery fault or a fault in the ve-
hicle's electrical system.
workshop ð
.
Electrical system: fault. Safely stop vehicle
Several batteries using different technologies are
fitted in your vehicle:
The steering wheel may also vibrate when the
driver message appears. Stop the vehicle safely
and do not continue driving. You should also
switch off the vehicle ð . Seek professional as-
sistance.
– 12-volt vehicle battery (e.g. for basic supply)
ðpage 247, Safety information on batteries
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
Electrical system: fault. No restart possible.
The 12-volt battery gradually becomes dis-
charged if the vehicle is left standing for long pe-
riods. To ensure that the vehicle can be started,
the electrical equipment is powered back or
switched off. Certain convenience features, such
as interior lighting or electric seat adjustment,
may not be available. These functions will be re-
stored when you activate the drive system.
Please contact workshop
It will not be possible to restart the vehicle once
you have switched it off. The performance of cer-
tain vehicle functions may be limited and the ve-
hicle’s handling may be impaired. Drive to a
qualified workshop without delay.
Electrical system: fault. Please contact
workshop
Even though some systems are deactivated auto-
matically, certain electrical equipment continues
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