Symbols in the instrument cluster
The warning and indicator lights can turn on individually or in combination with each other and indicate warnings, malfunctions and certain functions. Some warning and indicator lights come on when you switch the ignition on and must turn off after some time.
Indicator lights that turn on in the light switch are described in the “Lights” chapter ⇒ Switching the lights on and off.
WARNING
Failure to respond to illuminated warning lights and messages may result in a vehicle breakdown, accidents and serious injuries.
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Never ignore illuminated warning lights and messages.
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Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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| Fasten safety belt ⇒ Warning light |
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| Parking brake set ⇒ Operating the parking brake |
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| Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunction |
 Do not continue driving!
Brake fluid level too low ⇒ Brake fluid level |
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| Check brake system ⇒ Brake pad wear indicator |
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Take over steering and be ready to brake. ⇒  Introduction |
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| Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level very low |
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| Do not continue to drive!
Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ Engine oil pressure too low |
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| Do not continue to drive!
Engine coolant system malfunction ⇒ Engine coolant, ⇒ Checking and filling engine coolant |
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| Rear Traffic Alert has detected an obstacle to the rear ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert |
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| Vehicle door open ⇒ Multi-Function Display |
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| Hood open ⇒ Multi-Function Display |
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| Trunk lid open ⇒ Multi-Function Display |
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| Do not continue to drive!
12 V vehicle battery ⇒ 12 V vehicle battery |
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| Collision warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support |
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| Adaptive cruise control (ACC) malfunction ⇒ ACC not available or temporarily not available |
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| Do not continue to drive!
Transmission overheating ⇒ Transmission overheating |
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| Airbag system or safety belt pretensioner malfunction ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners malfunction |
| Airbag system or safety belt pretensioner deactivated with diagnostic equipment ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners deactivated with diagnostic equipment |
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| Front passenger’s airbag disabled ⇒ Front passenger's front airbag disabled |
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| Emergency Call System malfunctioning ⇒ Emergency Call Service malfunction |
| Emergency Call System limited ⇒ Emergency Call Service limited |
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| Flashes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti-slip regulation (ASR) in operation ⇒ Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ⇒ Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) |
| Comes on: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction ⇒ ESC malfunction |
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| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction |
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| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction |
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| Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level too low |
| Engine oil level too high ⇒ Engine oil level too high |
| Engine oil system malfunction ⇒ Engine oil system malfunction |
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| Engine oil system malfunction ⇒ Engine oil system malfunction |
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| Tank almost empty ⇒ Fuel tank almost empty |
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| Tank cap not closed ⇒ Fuel tank cap open |
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| Driving light failure ⇒ Exterior lighting malfunction |
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| Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Washer fluid level too low |
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| Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction |
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| Do not continue to drive!
Tire pressure low ⇒ Tire pressure low |
| Do not continue to drive!
Tire Pressure Monitoring System faulty ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction |
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| Front Assist is switched off ⇒ Using Front Assist |
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| Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not available ⇒ ACC not available or temporarily not available |
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| Lane Assist in control ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist |
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| Blind Spot Monitor active ⇒ “Blind Spot” Monitor malfunction |
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| Rear Traffic Alert brakes ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert |
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| Engine control malfunction ⇒ Engine control malfunction |
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| Exhaust system malfunction ⇒ Exhaust-related malfunction |
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| Particulate filter clogged with soot ⇒ Particulate filter clogged with soot |
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| Engine RPM limited ⇒ Engine speed limited |
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| 12 Volt vehicle battery ⇒ 12 V vehicle battery |
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| Press the brake pedal. ⇒ The engine is not starting |
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| Turn signals ⇒ Turn signal indicator light |
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| Daytime running lights switched on ⇒ |
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| Speed stored, regulation active ⇒ Introduction, ⇒ Switching ACC on and off |
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| Speed stored, regulation active ⇒ Introduction, ⇒ Switching ACC on and off |
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| Lane Assist active ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist |
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| High beam or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off |
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| Outside temperature is below +39 °F (+4 °C) ⇒ Multi-Function Display |
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| Service due ⇒ The indicator light flashes, alternating with the selector lever position display |
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| Service due ⇒ Service interval display |
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| Distance warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support |
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| Cruise control switched on ⇒ Introduction |
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| Cruise control system malfunction ⇒ Cruise control system is malfunctioning |
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| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off |
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| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, no vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off |
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| Mobile phone battery charge level ⇒ Multi-Function Display |
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| Note about information in the owner’s manual ⇒ Note about information in the Owner's Manual |
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