Some error messages and other information are displayed in the MAXI DOT
display. The messages are displayed simultaneously with the icons in the MAXI
DOT display or with the warning lights in the instrument cluster » page 34,
Indicator lights.
The menu item Vehicle status is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT
display whenever at least one fault message exists. After selecting this menu,
the first of the error messages is displayed.
If there are several error messages, the display will show 1/3, for example, be-
low the message. This indicates that the first of a total of three error messag-
es is being displayed.
Warning symbols in the MAXI DOT display
Engine oil pressure too low » page 36
Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor defective
» page 36
Problem with the engine oil pressure » page 34
Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox are
too hot
» page 34
Problem with the engine oil pressure
If the
symbol is shown in the MAXI DOT display, you must have your vehicle
checked immediately by a specialist garage. The information about the maxi-
mum permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox are too hot
The
symbol in the MAXI DOT display indicates that the temperature of the
automatic gearbox DSG clutches is too high.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!
do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait
until the
symbol extinguishes – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue
your journey as soon as the symbol disappears.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 62. The warning triangle must be set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
Note
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If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 42, Using the information
system .
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As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-
dicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Indicator lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake 35
Brake system 35
Seat belt warning light 35
Generator 35
Door open 36
Engine oil 36
Coolant 36
Power steering 37
Stability Control (ESC) 37
Traction control (ASR) 37
Antilock brake system (ABS) 37
Rear fog light 38
Bulb failure 38
Exhaust inspection system 38
Glow plug system (diesel engine) 38
Engine performance check (petrol engine) 38
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) 38
Fuel reserve 39
Airbag system 39
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Using the system
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