Lights
up
Possible cause
Proper response
Engine hood not properly closed.
Stop!
Close the engine hood.
OR
icon
appears
in the
display
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
If the engine hood is open or not closed properly, the
p
warning light comes on in the instrument
cluster.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the red warning light or icon may still be
displayed even after the ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the
ignition. The icon in the instrument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has
been locked.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
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Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
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Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Getting ready to work in the engine compartment
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
Checklist
Before any work in the engine compartment, carry out the following steps in the order in which they
are listed
⇒
:
d
Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.
d
Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.
d
Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving.
d
Shift the transmission into Park
(P)
(automatic) or Neutral (manual only).
d
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.
d
Let the engine cool down sufficiently.
d
Keep children and others away from the vehicle.
d
Make sure the vehicle cannot move unexpectedly.