Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X
Solutions
G
Risk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X
Fasten your seat belt (
Y
page 89).
You hear a continuous
tone.
Vehicles without DIRECT SELECT gearshift*:
You have switched the engine off, opened the driver's door and
released the seat belt, or opened the bonnet, with the HOLD func-
tion or Distronic Plus* activated.
X
Deactivate the HOLD function (
Y
page 151).
or
X
Deactivate Distronic Plus* (
Y
page 146).
You hear a warning
tone.
The red distance warning lamp*
·
lights up while the vehicle
is in motion.
X
Observe the explanations for the distance warning lamp*
(
Y
page 281).
You hear a dual warning
tone.
The red Blind Spot Assist* warning lamp
9
flashes in one of
the exterior mirrors.
X
Observe the explanations for the Blind Spot Assist* warning
lamp (
Y
page 280).
Accident
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X
Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
Risk of fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank has been damaged. The leaking fuel
creates a risk of fire or explosion.
X
Switch off the ignition immediately.
X
Remove the ignition key.
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. The leaking
fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
You are unable to
determine the extent of
the damage.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
You cannot detect any
damage.
X
Start the engine as normal.
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Troubleshooting
Practical
advice
* optional
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