Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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ABS warning lamp
*The yellow ABS warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is switched on.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, this means the EBD is malfunc-
tioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunc-
tioning.
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WARNING There is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunc-
tioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and
the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving safety
systems are switched off.
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Drive on carefully.
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Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Drive on carefully.
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Note the messages on the instrument cluster.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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Seat belt warning lamp
flashes
*The seat belt red warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone
sounds.
The driver or front passenger does not have their belt on while the vehi-
cle is in motion (speeds above 15 mph (25 km/h)).
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Put on the seat belt (
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page 35).
There are objects on the front passenger seat.
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Remove the objects from the front passenger seat.
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Seat belt warning lamp
lights up
*The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the vehicle has started.
A warning tone may also sound.
When the vehicle is stationary: the seat belt warning lamp reminds driv-
ers and front passengers to put on their seat belt.
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Put on the seat belt (
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page 35).
Objects on the front passenger seat may prevent the seat belt warning
lamp from going out.
328 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps