Owners Manual

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Visit workshop
G
Risk of accident
BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
electronic support.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Unavailable
ASR and BAS have been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery might not be charging.
The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Battery /
Alternator Visit
workshop
The battery is not being charged. This could be caused by a
defective alternator or a torn poly-V-belt.
X
Pull over immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
X
Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is torn: do not drive any further. Consult the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
If it is undamaged: have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Brake wear Visit
workshop
G
Risk of accident
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Have the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop.
b
Brake fluid Visit
workshop
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the expansion tank.
X
Pull over immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
X
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank (Y page 173).
X
If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark: do not drive any
further.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This will not rectify the problem.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Troubleshooting
207
Practical advice
Z