Safety systems
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N
N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and
M
M
Solutions
J
N
The red brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do
not continue driving.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 168).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
J
N
The red brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do
not continue driving.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 168).
X
Do not top up the brake fluid. Topping up will not correct the fault.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
J
N
The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affec-
ted.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
If the multifunction display shows a display message, please observe this.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board
computer
and
displays