Warning/
indicator
lamp
N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
F!
N
F
(USA only) or
!
(Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric
parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric
parking brake is lit.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
6
N
The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is faulty.
G
WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see (
Y
page 43).
Engine
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
;
N
The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
R
in the engine management
R
in the fuel injection system
R
in the exhaust system
R
in the ignition system
R
in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emergency
mode.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
i
In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to the legal
requirements in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal
regulations apply in the state in which you are currently driving.
8
N
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board
compute
rand
displays
Z
