Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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The emergency flasher can be switched on
regardless of the position of the ignition lock.
Switching on and off
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Press the emergency flasher button on the
center console.
All turn signal lights and the indicator light in the
button flash when the button is operated.
If the emergency flasher remains active for longer
periods, the illumination phase of the flashing
interval is shortened to preserve the lights.
Automatic activation of hazard warning
lights 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
off the ignition, wait approx. 5 seconds and
then switch the ignition back 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 164.
Danger!
Risk of an accident resutling in serious
personal injury or death.
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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.
Danger of fire.
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Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot ehaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
Hot engine compartment components can
burn skin on contact.
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Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently.
Emergency Flasher
