Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
Observe the notes on engine oil (
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page 354).
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Check eng. oil lev. when
next refuelling
* The engine oil level has fallen to the minimum level.
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NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient
engine oil
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Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
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Check the engine oil level at the next fuel stop.
Top up engine oil (
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page 282).
Observe the notes on engine oil (
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page 354).
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Stop vehicle Leave
engine running
* The battery's charge level is too low.
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Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving!
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Let the engine run.
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Do not continue driving until the display message goes out.
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Stop vehicle See Own-
er's Manual
* The battery is no longer being charged and has reached an exces‐
sively low battery charge level.
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NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving
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Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving!
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Switch off the engine.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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12 V battery See Own-
er's Manual
* The engine is off and the battery charge level is too low.
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Switch off electrical consumers that are not required.
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Let the engine run for a few minutes or drive an extended dis‐
tance.
The battery is charged.
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See Owner's Manual
* The battery is no longer being charged.
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NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving
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Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Stop in a safe location immediately and switch off the engine.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Coolant Stop vehicle
Switch engine off
* The coolant is too hot.
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Stop in a safe location immediately and switch off the engine.
372 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps