Operation Manual

Safety systems
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
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N PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The yellow RBS (recuperative brake system) warning lamp is on. In addition, there
may be a warning tone.
G
Risk of accident
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and braking per-
formance may be affected. The automatic engine switch-off function may also be
deactivated.
X
Observe the messages in the multifunction display (Y page 277).
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
$
N PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The red brake system warning lamp is on. A warning tone also sounds.
G
Risk of accident
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and braking per-
formance may be affected.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
$J
N $ (USA only) or J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is
lit while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 189).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
315
On-board computer and displays
Z