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Instruments and warning lights
Instruments and warning lights
Overview of the instrument cluster
Fig. 18 Instrument cluster
A Engine revolutions counter  page 16
and operating at a normal temperature. Before reaching this zone shift up into the next
1
higher gear.
A Coolant temperature gauge  page 16
2
A Fuel gauge  page 17
3
One should shift to a lower gear at the latest when the engine is no longer running
A Speedometer  page 17
“smoothly”.
4
A Digital clock, Multi-functional indicator*  page 19
5
Avoid high engine speeds when running-in the vehicle  page 128.
A Information display*  page 22
6
A Clock-set button  page 19
7
For the sake of the environment
A Reset button  page 17
8
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your vehicle.
A Odometer and trip counter, service interval display  page 18
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When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.
Coolant temperature gauge
Engine revolutions counter
A  fig. 18 operates only when the ignition is
The coolant temperature gauge 2
switched on.
A  fig. 18 indicates the
The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter 1
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following notes
maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an engine which has been run in
regarding the temperature ranges:
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Cold range
Caution
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can result in poor
reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle
ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the
and at severe engine loads.
catalytic converter.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into
Speedometer
the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at high
engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the warning
Warning against excessive speeds*
symbol  in the instrument cluster does not flash.
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres
If the symbol  in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
below this speed limit.
 page 28, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”.
Note
WARNING
This function is only valid for some countries.
Pay attention to the warning notes  page 148, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Counter for distance driven
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge
A  page 16, fig. 18 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel gauge 3
Fig. 19 Instrument cluster:
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning symbol  in the instrument
Counter for distance driven
cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 7
litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that you must
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). On
refuel.
certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUEL
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
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Bottom (trip) counter for distance driven
Service Interval Display
If the due date for the service is reached, it is displayed 1) :
The bottom counter indicates the distance which you have driven since it was last reset
- in steps of 100 m or 1/10 of a mile. The bottom counter can be reset by pressing the
in the display of the trip counter:
reset button of the trip counter  page 17, fig. 19.
Service 1 500 km
Top counter for distance driven
in the information display:
The top counter indicates the total distance driven in kilometres or miles which the
SERVICE in 1500 km
vehicle has been driven.
The kilometre readout decreases in steps of 100°km.
Fault display
If the due date for the service is reached, the following text appears as a flashing
dEF appears permanently in the trip counter display for distance driven if there is a
display:
fault in the instrument cluster. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a
specialist workshop.
in the display of the trip counter:
Service
WARNING
in the information display:
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for safety
SERVICE NOW
reasons!
The display disappears within 20 seconds after switching on the ignition. The trip
counter is also displayed after pressing the reset button for the trip counter (for more
Service Interval Display
than 0.5 second).
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at least a
pre-warning is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.
The specialist garage:
 resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection;
 makes an entry in the Service schedule;
 affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of the
Fig. 20 Service Interval Display:
Note
dash panel on the driver's side.
A as follows
The service interval display can also be reset with the reset button 8
Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ slightly on the
 page 16, fig. 18:
display.
1)
On some vehicles, the service interval display service OIL or service INSP is shown.
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 Press the reset button with the ignition switched off and and hold it down.
Setting minutes
 Switch the ignition on, release the reset button. The text Service or SERVICE NOW
– Turn the reset button to the right.
appears in the display.
 Turn the button for setting the clock to the right - as a result of this the display is
WARNING
reset.
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only when
the vehicle is stationary!
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself otherwise
this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may also result
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
in problems with operation of your vehicle.
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Note
 Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display of the revolutions counter or in
the information display depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle  page 22,
incorrect readouts.
fig. 22.
 information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of the
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
vehicle is disconnected.
 It is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instrument cluster is
 page 20
The outside temperature
installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.
 The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service inter-
 page 21
Current fuel consumption
vals (QG1) using the reset button as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals (QG2).
 page 21
Average fuel consumption
We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only by a specialist
 page 21
Range
garage which is familiar with the procedure for resetting the display with a vehicle
system tester.
 page 21
Distance driven
 Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about the
 page 21
Average speed
service intervals.
 page 21
Driving time
Time
Digital clock
Note
A is installed on the bottom left beside the speedometer for
A clock-set button 7
adjusting the clock  page 16, fig. 18.
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.
Set hours
Memory
– Turn the reset button to the left.
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories.
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A and the button B
A are located on the windshield wiper lever
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the display.
The rocker switch A
 fig. 21.
A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance memory
(memory 2).
Selecting the memory
A  fig. 21.
Switching over the memory takes place with the button B
A allows to select the desired
– Repeated short-term pressing of the button B
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
memory.
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition
Selecting the functions
is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of the
current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off
A up or down. This will cause the individual functions of
– Press the rocker switch A
the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other hand, if the trip
the multi-functional indicator to appear in the display one after the other.
is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
Setting function to zero
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
– Select the memory you want.
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven. The
A for more than 1 second.
– Press button B
memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts
from anew.
A :
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button B
 average fuel consumption,
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after a
 distance driven,
period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
 average speed,
Note
 Driving time.
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last
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selected before switching off the ignition.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, the outside temperature indicator with
a snow flake symbol appears. The symbol warns the driver of the possible danger of
A is pressed, the function displays the one
ice on the road. After the rocker switch A
which you last selected before switching off the ignition.
Outside temperature
The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
The correct outside temperature will be indicated with a delay of 5 minutes. If the
Fig. 21 Multi-functional indi-
vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the temperature indicated may be
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Range
slightly higher than the actual outside temperature because of heat radiated by the
engine.
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you
If the outside temperature drops below +4°C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal for
can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for the
ice on the road) appears behind the temperature indicator and a warning signal
same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km.
sounds.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range. If
you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be
WARNING
increased accordingly.
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature
You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before a
display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be
new readout for the range is displayed.
present on the road surface even at temperatures around +4°C - warning, drive
with care!
Distance driven
Current consumption
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
 page 19. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a particular time of day
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This infor-
A
you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button B
mation can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to
 page 20, fig. 21.
achieve.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 9 999 km. The indicator is set
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed.
back to null if this period is exceeded.
Average fuel consumption
Average speed
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
display in litres/100 km  page 19. This information can help you to adapt your style
km/hour  page 19. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain period
of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time
A  page 20, fig. 21.
button B
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the button
A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.
A  page 20, fig. 21. A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you drive after
B
erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Driving time
Note
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
display  page 19. If you wish to calculate the driving time from a particular time of
A
day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button B
 page 20, fig. 21.
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Instruments and warning lights
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The
indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres
per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes
below this speed limit.
This function is only valid for some export countries.
Fig. 23 Instrument cluster: small
information display
Information display*
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information system also
Introduction
provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating
to the radio and multi-functional indicator.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on the vehicle
when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red
symbols and yellow symbols.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display  page 25.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Fig. 22 Instrument cluster: large
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
information display
The desired language can be set by a specialist garage.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
 page 23
Menu
 page 23
Door and boot lid warning
 page 16
Displays of the multi-functional indicator
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You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on
 page 25
Warning symbols or warning lights
the vehicle):
 page 18
Displays of the Service Interval Display
 page 19
TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER)
Displays of the radio
 page 23
CAR STATUS
Menu
DISPLAY OFF
After selecting the menu point DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off. Press the
A for more than 1 second to switch the display on again.
rocker switch A
The Information CAR STATUSflashes in the menu if there is something which is not in
proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning of a low fuel level). The first warning will be
displayed after switching over to CAR STATUS. You can then display other operating
conditions afterwards using the switch-over function (such as water level low).
Door and boot lid warning
Fig. 24 Information display:
Menu
The door and boot lid warning lights up if at least one door or the boot lid is not closed.
The symbol displays the respective opened door and boot lid.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors and the boot lid are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven at a speed of
more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.
Auto Check Control
Car state
Fig. 25 Information display:
Control elements
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both when
A  fig. 25 for more
– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch A
the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
than 1 second.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in the
A . The
– You can select individual menu points by means of the rocker switch A
display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow light
A for a short time or
selected information is displayed after pressing the button B
symbol depending on the priority of the message.
A (after about 4 seconds).
after releasing the rocker switch A
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Instruments and warning lights
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
 page 31
Faults in the brake surface
symbols  page 25.
Coolant level too low/coolant temperature too
 page 28
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational faults exist at
high
the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other and are each visible for
about 2 seconds.
 page 29
Engine oil pressure too low
The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the rocker switch
A  page 23, fig. 25 and are stored under the information CAR STATUS.
A
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The symbol
continues flashing until the fault is rectified.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term CAR STATUS is flashing
in the menu. In the display STATUS 1/2 lights up, for example, if a number of error
If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the other
messages are present. This display indicates that the first of a total of two error
and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
messages should be displayed.
A , to call up the individual error messages.
Yellow symbols
Actuate the rocker switch A
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
the display:
 Priority 1 - three warning signals
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
 Priority 2 - one warning signal
 page 29
 Fuel level low
Red symbols
 page 29
 Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
A red symbol signals danger.
 page 29
 Brake pad worn
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
 page 29
 Washer fluid level low
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
 page 27
 faulty bulb
– Check the functions indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
Meaning of the red symbols:
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the other
and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
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Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 26 Instrument cluster with warning lights
 page 27
Electronic immobiliser
 page 26
Turn signal lights (to the left)
 page 27
Bulbs*
 page 26
Turn signal lights (to the right)
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a
 page 27
Control system for exhaust
 page 26
trailer*

 page 27
EPC fault light* (petrol engine)
 page 26
Main beam light
 page 27
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
 page 26
Low beam light
 page 28
Airbag system*
 page 27
Fog lights*
 page 28
Coolant temperature/coolant level
 page 27
Rear fog light
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Instruments and warning lights
Note
 page 29
Brake pad wear*
 Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator
 page 29
Fuel reserve
lights in the instrument cluster.
 Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority 1 -
 page 29
Engine oil
danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
 page 30
Open door*
Turn signal system 
 page 29
Fluid level in windshield washer system*
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position of the turn
signal lever.
 page 30
Antilock brake system (ABS)*
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does
not apply when towing a trailer.
 page 31
Traction control system (TCS)*
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn
 page 31
signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
Further information about the turn signal system  page 49.
 page 31
Dynamo
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer  *
 page 31
Brake system
The warning light  flashes together with the other turn signal lights only if the vehicle
 page 32
Seat belt warning light*
is towing a trailer.
The indicator light does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or on the vehicle is
not operating.
WARNING
 If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
Main beam 
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body inju-
ries or major vehicle damage.
The indicator light  comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
 The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
headlight flasher is operated.
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compartment,
Further information about the main beam  page 49.
e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential to
observe all warnings  page 148.
Low beam 
The warning light  comes on when low beam is selected  page 46.
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Fog lights  *
ment system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the
nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
EMISSIONS WORKSHOP!
Rear fog light 
EPC fault light  (petrol engine)
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating  page 47.
The  (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when the
Electronic immobiliser 
ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  does not go out or lights up after starting the engine, a fault
Data is compared between the ignition key and the control unit when switching on the
ignition. The indicator light  will light up for a few seconds when ignition key
exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency
programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a
authorisation is confirmed.
gentle style of driving.
The warning light will start flashing continuously if a non-authorised ignition key (for
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine cannot be started
 page 34.
ENGINE WORKSHOP!
It is only possible to start the engine of the vehicle with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.
Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
The warning light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition (pre-
IMMOBIL. ACTIVATED
heat position) 2  page 87. Start the engine just as soon as the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
Bulbs 
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
The warning light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come on at
 Brakes applied (brake light);
all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to obtain
 Switching on the lights (front low beam or rear parking lights).
assistance.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine control.
The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you
Control system for exhaust 
to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
ENGINE WORKSHOP!
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up or flashes
when driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine manage-
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Airbag system 
Coolant temperature/coolant level 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds 2) when the ignition is switched on.
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light 
does not go out or flashes while driving.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes on or flashes
while driving 
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
ignition is switched on.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
coolant as necessary.
AIRBAG FAULT
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
tions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
has been switched off.
engine damage.
Front airbag or side passenger airbag deactivated using the diagnostic equip-
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be caused
ment:
by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant fan, replace
 The warning light  lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
it if necessary  page 178, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1” or
flashes again for 12 seconds.
 page 179, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2”.
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at the
switch for the airbag* in the storage compartment:
correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist garage
 The warning light  comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has been switched
to obtain assistance.
on.
Please refer to the following guidelines  page 152, “Cooling system”.
 The deactivation of the airbag is indicated by the lighting up of the indicator light
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
  in the interior lighting  page 113.
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL
WARNING
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
 If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of
an accident.
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system  page 48.
 Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot,
Note
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the engine
Further information about switching off airbags  page 113.
to cool down before removing the cap.
2)
The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low.
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Engine oil 
WARNING (continued)
 Do not touch the coolant fan The coolant fan may switch on automatically
The warning light  lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on 3) .
even if the ignition is off.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off within
Thickness of the brake pads* 
a few seconds after switching on the ignition or flashes while driving. Check the oil
level and top up with oil as necessary  page 151.
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have the
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
tions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain profes-
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine
damage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Do not drive any further if the warning light remains on even if the oil is at the correct
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level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest specialist
garage to obtain professional assistance.
Windshield washer fluid level* 
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insufficient
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fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid  page 159.
The warning light  lights up yellow* (oil quantity too low)
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light lights up yellow, there is not the correct quantity of oil in the engine.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up  page 151 with engine oil.
TOP UP WASH FLUID
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Fuel reserve 
CHECK OIL LEVEL
The warning light  comes on, if the fuel level is still below 7 litres.
When opening the bonnet, the warning light goes out. If no engine oil has been replen-
ished, the warning light will come on again after driving about 100 km.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
The warning light  flashes yellow* (engine oil level sensor faulty)
PLEASE REFUEL
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal and
the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched on.
Note
The Text in the information display* goes out only after refuelling and driving a short
3)
The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switch-
distance.
ing the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
of the fault in the meantime since you will not know the extent of the fault and in how
far the effect of the antilock brakes is affected.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Further information about ABS  page 126, “Antilock brake system (ABS)*”.
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A fault in the entire brake system
WARNING
If the ABS warning light  comes on together with the brake system warning light 
 If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
(handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in another
part of the brake system 
.
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system  page 48.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
 The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the lighting up of the ABS
fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refueling
warning light  in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by
stop.
your nearest specialist garage.
Models fitted with ESP are equipped with electronic differential lock (EDL).
Open door* 
If a significant fault occurs in the ABS system, a warning signal sounds additionally (3
peeps).
The warning light  comes on, if one or several doors are opened.
Further information on the EDL  page 124.
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display comes on when switching
the ignition off. If a door or the boot lid is opened.
WARNING
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display goes out after switching
 If the brake system warning light  comes on together with the ABS
the ignition off.
warning light  stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in
Antilock brake system (ABS)* 
the reservoir  page 154, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional
The warning light  shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differential
assistance.
 Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
Lock (EDL)*.
level and opening the bonnet  page 148, “Working in the engine compart-
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched on
ment”.
or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check
 If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed.
sequence has been completed.
The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain circum-
A fault in the ABS
stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skid-
The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light  does not go out
ding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault
within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights up
rectified.
while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving to take account
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Traction control system (TCS)* 
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light  comes on
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short
The warning light flashes when a control cycle is activated while driving.
distance.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the TCS is switched off or if there is a
fault in the system.
Alternator 
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS system
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can be switched
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged in
on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the TCS
this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
system is fully functional again.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Further information about the TCS  page 125, “Traction control system (TCS)”.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* 
Caution
If the warning light  comes on when driving and in addition the warning light 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immedi-
ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Components of the ESP system also include the Traction Control System (TCS), the
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and the Antilock Brake System (ABS).
Brake system 
The warning light flashes when a control cycle is activated while driving.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there is a
The warning light  comes on for several seconds after the ignition is switched on.
fault in the system.
If the warning light  stays on when the ignition is switched on or comes on while
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS and the EDL means that
driving, there is a fault in the brake system. Visit the nearest specialist garage immedi-
the ESP warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
ately and have the brake system inspected.
If the warning light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP system
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can be switched
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on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the ESP
system is fully functional again.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Further information on the ESP  page 123, “Electronic stability programme (ESP)*”.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play of
the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system  page 125, “Brakes”.
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Handbrake applied
The warning light  also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 5 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
 Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet  page 148, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.
 If the brake system warning light  does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir  page 154, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level
has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Obtain professional assistance.
Seat belt warning light* 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten
the seat belt.
In the event that the driver is not restrained, a warning signal sounds for 6 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
FASTEN SEAT BELT
Further information on the seat belts  page 102, “Seat belts”.

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