User Manual

Driver information system36
Brake pads worn 
 Brake pads!
If the  symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for
safety's sake the rear pads as well) inspected by a qualified
workshop.
Applies to vehicles: with bulb monitor
Bulb monitor 
The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle
are working.
The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are
working. If it detects a defective bulb on the vehicle it will show a
yellow warning symbol together with a message indicating which
light is not working.
Bulb failure 
If the symbol  lights up, this means that one of the turn signals
(front or rear), headlights, brake lights, rear lights, fog lights or the
rear fog light is not working.
WARNING
• Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
• Incorrect handling of the high-voltage element of xenon gas-
discharge bulbs* can have potentially fatal consequences.
Note
Have the components repaired or replaced by a qualified
workshop.
Applies to vehicles: with washer fluid warning system
Washer fluid level low 
 Please top up washer fluid
If the  symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen
washer and headlight washer system* ⇒ page 242.
Fuel level low 
 Please refuel
When this symbol  comes on for the first time, there are about
8 litres of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible
⇒ page 228.
If this warning symbol lights up although the fuel tank is sufficiently
filled, there is a malfunction in the fuel tank system. The display will
also show the driver message Tank system malfunction ! Contact
workshop. Please contact a qualified workshop.
Applies to vehicles: with battery power warning system
Battery power 
If battery power drops to a level at which you may encounter prob-
lems when starting the engine, the display will show the symbol 
and the driver message Low battery charge: Battery will be charged
while driving.
Please bear in mind that the starting ability of the engine may be
impaired while this message is shown.
Message comes on and goes out again
If the message appears in the display after the ignition is switched
on or while driving, and goes out again after a period of time, the
battery has been charged up again sufficiently while the vehicle was
being driven.
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