
Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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Automatic activation of emergency
flasher in the event of an accident
The emergency flasher is activated automatically
in the event of an accident.
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To deactivate the emergency flasher,
switch the ignition off and then on again.
For information on switching the ignition on
and off:
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Please see the chapter “IGNITION LOCK,
STEERING LOCK” on page 148.
Other vehicles could collide with your vehicle if you
are parked in a dangerous position.
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Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency
repairs, move the car well off the road. Switch
on the emergency flasher and mark the car
with road flares or other warning devices.
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Do not remain in the car. Someone
approaching from the rear may not realize your
vehicle is stopped and cause a collision.
Exhaust fumes and the exhaust system are very
hot when the engine is running. The exhaust
system (including the tailpipe) remains hot for
some time after the vehicle is turned off.
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Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
The engine and surrounding components become
very hot when the engine is running.
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Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently.
Light Fault or Failure
A message will appear on the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel if a vehicle light
has a fault or fails.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
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Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Emergency Stopping
Hot Exhaust System
and Tailpipe
Engine Heat Danger
When Working
DANGER
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WARNING
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WARNING
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