The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
In the event of an ABS fault, the other braking and stabilization systems are
turned off » page 113, Braking and stabilisation systems .
WARNING
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
■
If the warning light
illuminates simultaneously with warning light
» page 35,
Brake system,
do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light
illuminates when the rear fog light is switched on.
Bulb failure
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light
illuminates if a lamp is faulty or if an external vehicle lamp
is faulty .
The warning light
illuminates within a few seconds after switching on the
ignition or when a light with a faulty lamp is switched on.
The following message, for example, may be shown in the MAXI DOT display.
INFORMATION Check front right low beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The
warning light
only illuminates if all bulbs in the parking light (in one rear
light) or the licence plate lighting are faulty
1)
. For this reason, regular check
that these light bulbs are working correctly.
Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe on page 35 first.
If the warning light
illuminates, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection
system. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe on page 35 first.
The warning light
illuminates after the ignition has been turned on. Once
the light has gone out, the engine can be started immediately.
If the warning light
does not illuminate or does not illuminate continuous-
ly, there is a fault in the glow plug system.
If the warning light
begins to flash while driving, while driving, a fault exists
in the engine control. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency
mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe on page 35 first.
If the warning light
illuminates, there is a fault in the engine control. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe on page 35 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
If the warning light
illuminates, rust has accumulated in the filter.
1)
Applies to vehicles with START-STOP system.
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