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Symbols in the instrument cluster

The warning and indicator lights can turn on individually or in combination with each other and indicate warnings, malfunctions and certain functions. Some warning

and indicator lights come on when you switch the ignition on and must turn off after some time.

Indicator lights that turn on in the light switch are described in the “Lights” chapter ⇒ Switching the lights on and off .

WARNING

Failure to respond to illuminated warning lights and messages may result in a vehicle breakdown, accidents and serious injuries.

Never ignore illuminated warning lights and messages.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Fasten safety belt ⇒ Warning light

Parking brake set ⇒ Operating the parking brake

Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunction

Do not continue driving!

Brake ﬂuid level too low ⇒ Brake ﬂuid level

Check brake system ⇒ Brake pad wear indicator

Take over steering and be ready to brake. ⇒

Introduction

Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level very low

Do not continue to drive!

Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ Engine oil pressure too low

Do not continue to drive!

Engine coolant system malfunction ⇒ Engine coolant, ⇒ Checking and ﬁlling engine coolant

Rear Traffic Alert has detected an obstacle to the rear ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert

Vehicle door open ⇒ Multi-Function Display

Hood open ⇒ Multi-Function Display

Trunk lid open ⇒ Multi-Function Display

Do not continue to drive!

12 V vehicle battery ⇒ 12 V vehicle battery

Collision warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) malfunction ⇒ ACC not available or temporarily not available

Do not continue to drive!

Transmission overheating ⇒ Transmission overheating

Airbag system or safety belt pretensioner malfunction ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners malfunction

Airbag system or safety belt pretensioner deactivated with diagnostic equipment ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners

deactivated with diagnostic equipment

Front passenger’s airbag disabled ⇒ Front passenger's front airbag disabled

Emergency Call System malfunctioning ⇒ Emergency Call Service malfunction

Emergency Call System limited ⇒ Emergency Call Service limited

Flashes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti-slip regulation (ASR) in operation ⇒ Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ⇒ Anti-Slip

Regulation (ASR)

Comes on: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction ⇒ ESC malfunction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction

Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level too low

Engine oil level too high ⇒ Engine oil level too high

Engine oil system malfunction ⇒ Engine oil system malfunction

Tank almost empty ⇒ Fuel tank almost empty

Tank cap not closed ⇒ Fuel tank cap open

Driving light failure ⇒ Exterior lighting malfunction

Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Washer fluid level too low

Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction

Do not continue to drive!

Tire pressure low ⇒ Tire pressure low

Do not continue to drive!

Tire Pressure Monitoring System faulty ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction

Front Assist is switched off ⇒ Using Front Assist

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not available ⇒ ACC not available or temporarily not available

Lane Assist in control ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist

Blind Spot Monitor active ⇒ “Blind Spot” Monitor malfunction

Rear Traffic Alert brakes ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert

Engine control malfunction ⇒ Engine control malfunction

Exhaust system malfunction ⇒ Exhaust-related malfunction

Particulate filter clogged with soot ⇒ Particulate filter clogged with soot

Engine RPM limited ⇒ Engine speed limited

12 Volt vehicle battery ⇒ 12 V vehicle battery

Press the brake pedal. ⇒ The engine is not starting

Turn signals ⇒ Turn signal indicator light

Daytime running lights switched on ⇒

Speed stored, regulation active ⇒

Introduction, ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Lane Assist active ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist

High beam or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off

Outside temperature is below +39 °F (+4 °C) ⇒ Multi-Function Display

Service due ⇒ The indicator light flashes, alternating with the selector lever position display

Service due ⇒ Service interval display

Distance warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support

Cruise control switched on ⇒

Introduction

Cruise control system malfunction ⇒ Cruise control system is malfunctioning

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, no vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Mobile phone battery charge level ⇒ Multi-Function Display

Note about information in the owner’s manual ⇒ Note about information in the Owner's Manual

Warning and information texts

The status of some functions inside the vehicle and vehicle components are checked when the ignition is switched on or while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by

red and yellow warning symbols in the instrument cluster display and may also be signaled audibly in some cases. The appearance of texts and symbols may vary

depending on the instrument cluster version.

Any malfunctions currently occurring can also be manually called up. To do this, open the Vehicle status or Vehicle menu ⇒ Settings menu.

Note about information in the Owner's Manual

You can ﬁnd more information about the existing warning message in the Owner's Manual.

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