Owners Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
l The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving.
You are too close to the vehicle in front
of you to maintain selected speed.
Apply the brakes immediately to increase
the following distance.
l The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning chime sound.
You are gaining too rapidly on the ve-
hicle ahead of you.
The distance warning system has
recognized a stationary obstacle on
your probable line of travel.
Apply the brakes immediately.
Carefully observe the traffic situation. You
may need to brake or maneuver to avoid
hitting an obstacle.
W The yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp comes on while
driving.
The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.
Refuel at the next gas station
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page 283).
< The red seat belt telltale comes
on for a maximum of 6 seconds
after starting the engine.
The seat belt telltale reminds you and
your passengers to fasten your seat
belts before driving off.
Fasten your seat belts.
Regardless of whether the seat belts are
fastened or not, the seat belt telltale al-
ways comes on and remains lit for
6 seconds after starting the engine.
< You hear a warning chime for a
maximum of 6 seconds after
starting the engine.
You have forgotten to fasten your seat
belt.
Fasten your seat belt.
The warning chime stops sounding.