Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster
instead of warning lamps.
Some warning and indicator lamps are not available in all markets.
For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch, see Chapter Lights
⇒
Lights
.
Symbol
Meaning
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the
instrument cluster display.
Do not drive on!
The electronic parking brake is switched on
⇒
Electronic parking
brake
.
Do not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system
⇒
Brake fluid
.
Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low
⇒
Engine coolant
, engine coolant temperature
too high or fault in the cooling system
⇒
Coolant temperature display
.
Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low
⇒
Engine oil
.
Flashing:
Do not drive on!
Fault in the electronic steering column
lock
⇒
Steering
.
Lit up: electromechanical steering has failed
⇒
Steering
.
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened
⇒
Seat belts
.
OR:
there are objects on the front passenger seat
⇒
Seat belts
.
Brake or take evasive action.
Collision warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist)
⇒
Area
monitoring system (Front Assist)
.
OR:
collision warning from Pedestrian Monitoring
⇒
Pedestrian
Monitoring
.
Depress the brake pedal.
⇒
DSG dual clutch gearbox
,
⇒
Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)
.
Fault in the alternator
⇒
12-volt vehicle battery
.
Front brake pads worn. Go to a qualified workshop immediately.
All
brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary
⇒
Information on the brakes
.
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the
instrument cluster display.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
⇒
Brake support systems
.
Traction control system (TCS)
⇒
Brake support systems
.
OR:
off-road driving profile active
⇒
Driving profile selection and
4MOTION Active Control
.
Anti-lock brake system faulty or not functioning
⇒
Brake support
systems
.
Electronic parking brake fault
⇒
Electronic parking brake
.
Rear fog light switched on
⇒
Lights
.
Partial or complete failure of the vehicle lighting, excluding cornering
light
⇒
Changing bulbs
.
Lit up: there is a fault that affects the exhaust emissions
⇒
Troubleshooting
.
Flashing: misfiring, which damages the catalytic converter
⇒
Troubleshooting
.
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control)
⇒
Troubleshooting
.
Engine speed limited (protection against overheating)
⇒
Troubleshooting
.
Lit up: electromechanical steering reduced
OR:
the 12-volt battery has been disconnected and reconnected
⇒
Steering
.
Flashing: steering column is wound-up or is not unlocked/locked
⇒
Steering
.
Lit up: tyre pressure too low
⇒
Tyre monitoring systems
.
Flashing: fault in tyre monitoring system
⇒
Tyre monitoring systems
.
Fault in the rain/light sensor
⇒
Wipers
.
Fault in wipers
⇒
Wipers
.
Washer fluid level too low
⇒
Wipers
.
Fuel tank almost empty
⇒
Fuel gauge
.
Lit up: engine oil level too low
⇒
Engine oil
.
Flashing: engine oil system fault
⇒
Engine oil
.
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