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Indicator and warning lamps
19n
Handbrake*/
brake hydraulic system
Lights up with handbrake
engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page 66
Technology that monitors itself
Red: stop immediately
+
Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by + are tested for proper
Battery charge current
The battery is not being
+
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif- of the alternator drive belt or in the
charged. There is a malfunction
ferent periods of time.
charging circuit of the alternator. Have
the system checked immediately.
Comes on although the handbrake is
released: stop immediately. The brake
If the drive belt is defective, do not fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below
continue driving. The engine could the minimum level. At the same time, a
If a fault should occur in one of the
monitored systems, the corresponding
lamp does not go out after the engine is
started or it lights up while the vehicle is
moving. You will see how to react to
this in the following section.
be damaged due to overheating. If the considerably longer brake pedal travel
drive belt is defective, increased steer- may be noticeable. Have the system
ing effort is also required.<
checked immediately.
Engine oil pressure +
Stop immediately and switch off
During continued driving
increased brake pedal pressure
the engine. Check the engine oil may be necessary, and considerably
level; top up as required. If the oil level longer braking distances may result.
is correct: have the system checked
immediately.
Please remember to adapt your driving
style accordingly.<
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Before continuing your journey, be sure
to read the notes on pages 140
and 153.
Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message CHECK BRAKE
LININGS.
Indication of the malfunction in
Canadian models described
above.
20nIndicator and warning lamps
Transmission temperature*
The transmission is overheated.
Reduce speed immediately and
+
Indication of the above-
described malfunction in Cana-
dian models.
Red or yellow: continue to drive
cautiously
The red brake warning lamp
lights up together with the warn-
ing lamps for ABS and DSC/
xDrive. In addition, a warning
signal sounds:
stop at a suitable location so that the
system can cool down again. Have the
system checked immediately.
Yellow: stop immediately
ABS, DSC, HDC and xDrive
have failed. Drive may then only
be carried out via the rear axle.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Flat Tire Monitor
+
An acoustic signal also sounds:
there is a flat tire or extensive
inflation pressure loss. Reduce speed
immediately for stopping while avoiding For additional information, refer to
pages 94, 95
extreme braking and steering maneu-
vers.
For additional information, refer to
page 102
Proceed cautiously and defen-
sively. When driving on poor
roads, avoid using full throttle or press-
ing the accelerator beyond the kick-
down point and also avoid forceful
braking or full braking. Otherwise the
drive train may be damaged or acci-
dents can occur.<
If the brake warning lamp lights up yel-
low in the described combination, the
EBV Electronic brake-force distribution
is still available.
Indicator and warning lamps
21n
Airbags
Malfunction in airbag system.
Have the system checked as
+
Engine oil level
Red: an important reminder
Comes on after the engine has
been switched off: add engine
oil at your earliest opportunity, e.g.
when you stop to refuel.
For additional information, refer to
page 150
Handbrake*
Lights up with handbrake
soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 57
engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page 66
Handbrake warning lamp* for
Canadian models
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Automatic transmission*
The automatic transmission
switches into the emergency
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
Malfunction in the DBC system.
Please have the system
+
Please fasten safety belts
+
program due to a fault. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 69
Indicator lamp flashes or lights
up. In addition, a signal sounds
and, depending on the equipment, a
message* appears in the Check Con-
trol. Please check safety belts for cor-
rect placement.
checked as soon as possible.
For details on DBC, refer to page 94
Indication of the above-
described malfunction in Cana-
dian models.
Brake pads*
Have the condition of the brake
pads checked.
+
Engine oil level
The belt memory is activated when the
safety belt on the driver's side has not
yet been fastened.
For additional information, refer to
page 140
Comes on while driving: the oil
level is at the absolute minimum;
refill as soon as possible. Do not drive
more than approx. 30 miles/50 km until
you do.
Self-leveling suspension*
+
The belt memory is also active from a
speed of approx. 5 mph/8 km/h when
the passenger belt has not yet been
fastened, heavy objects are placed on
the front passenger seat or passengers
sitting in the front remove their safety
belts.
The self-leveling suspension is
inactive. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 98
For additional information, refer to
page 150
For additional information on safety
belts, refer to page 49
22nIndicator and warning lamps
DSC Dynamic Stability Control/
xDrive +
Service Engine Soon
+
Green: for your information
If the indicator lamp lights up
continuously or intermittently,
tinuously and a warning signal sounds: there is a fault in the exhaust-relevant
Turn signals
The warning lamp lights up con-
Flashes when the turn signals
are operated. Rapid flashing
indicates a system malfunction.
For additional information, refer to
page 70
DSC and HDC or the xDrive 4-wheel
drive system have failed.
The stabilizing interventions of DSC or
electronic systems. Although the vehi-
cle remains operable, the system must
be checked as soon as possible.
the xDrive 4-wheel drive system are no For additional information, refer to
longer available. Drive may then only be page 155
carried out via the rear axle.
Cruise control*
Lights up when system is
switched on: ready for operation
using the buttons on the steering
wheel.
Indication of the above-
Have the system checked as soon as
described malfunction in Cana-
possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 95
dian models.
Check Gas Cap*
+
For additional information, refer to
page 74
Warning lamp lights up. Fuel
filler cap is not properly closed
or is missing. Check whether the fuel
filler cap is properly closed.
For additional information, refer to
page 25
Fog lamps
Lights up when fog lamps are
switched on.
Proceed cautiously and defen-
sively. When driving on poor
roads, avoid using full throttle or press-
ing the accelerator beyond the kick-
down point and also avoid forceful
braking or full braking. Otherwise the
drive train may be damaged or acci-
dents can occur.<
For additional information, refer to
page 105
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
Engine electronics*
Malfunction in the engine elec-
tronics. You can continue to
drive with reduced engine output or
engine speed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
pages 70, 104
