Instruments and warning/control lamps
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Select the driver assistance system and ac-
tions. Some control and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
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A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
tivate or deactivate it page 120. A mark in-
dicates that driver assistance system is
switched on.
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dent for the driver and for other road users.
If necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to
advise other drivers.
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Afterwards, mark or confirm the selection
Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
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with button on the windscreen wiper
lever or button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool.
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In any vehicle, the engine compartment is
a hazardous area and could cause severe
injuries page 322.
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action page 102, Dashboard.
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The driver assistance systems can also be
switched on and off in the infotainment sys-
tem, in the menu Vehicle settings
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Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
messages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard.
Control lamps
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ig-
nored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or
may cause accidents and severe injuries.
Control and warning lamps
Read the additional information carefully
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Never ignore the warning lamps or text
The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings,
messages.
, faults
or certain func-
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Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-
ble.
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Park the vehicle away from traffic and
ensure that there are no highly flammable
materials under the vehicle that could
come into contact with the exhaust system
(e.g. dry grass, fuel).
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