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Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamps







Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamps

Assignment of warning lamps in instrument cluster is dependent on equipment, country- and engine versions of vehicle.

Different instrument clusters are used, depending on vehicle equipment. Some lamps illustrated here may not apply to US/Canadian models.






1 Surrounding Area Observation System Indicator Lamp

Switched on

2 Electronic Power Control Indicator Lamp

Indicator lamp only present in vehicles with gasoline engine.

3 Glow Plug System/Diesel Engine Management Indicator Lamp

Illuminates: Glow plug system switched on (diesel engines).

Blinking: Malfunction in the engine control (diesel engines).

4 Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator Lamp

5 Parking Brake System Indicator Lamp

Malfunction

6 Bulb Failure Or Cornering Lamp System Malfunction Indicator Lamp

7 Rear Fog Lamp Control Lamp

Switched on

8 Washer Fluid Level Indicator Lamp

Washer fluid level in reservoir too low.

9 High Beams Control Lamp

Switched on

10 Control Lamp Of Left/Right Turn Signal Indicator (Turn Signal/Emergency Flasher System)

Switched on

11 Engine Oil Pressure Control Lamp

Engine oil pressure too low.

Stop engine and check oil level.

12 Coolant Temperature Indicator Lamp

Coolant temperature too high or coolant level too low.

Stop the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant level.

13 Brake Pad Indicator Lamp

Brake pads worn.

14 Brake Pedal Indicator Lamp

Press the brake pedal.

Adaptive cruise control braking command.

15 Washer Fluid Level Indicator Lamp

Washer fluid level in reservoir too low.

16 Surrounding Area Observation System Indicator Lamp

Green: Switched on

Yellow: Malfunction

17 Fuel Level Control Lamp

Fuel level too low (reserve quantity).

18 Engine Oil Level Control Lamp

Engine oil level too low - check oil level.

19 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Lamp

Malfunction

20 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control lamp

Blinking: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) regulating.

Illuminates: ESP malfunction or switched off.

21 Parking Brake / Brake System Warning Lamp

Illuminates: Brake system malfunction.

Illuminates: Brake fluid low - stop engine and check brake fluid.

Illuminates and the parking brake indicator lamp in the button illuminates: The parking brake is closed.

Blinks and the parking system indicator lamp, item 5 => [ (Item 5) Parking Brake System Indicator Lamp ] illuminates: parking brake system malfunction.

Blinks and the parking brake indicator lamp in the button blinks: parking brake system malfunction.

22 Cruise Control System (CCS) Control Lamp

Cruise control regulating

23 Tire Pressure Monitor Control Lamp

The pressure in a tire is too low or there is a system malfunction.

24 Lane Assist Indicator Lamp

Green: switched on, active

Yellow: switched on, not active

25 "Operate Foot Brake" Control Lamp

Electronic parking brake request.

Automatic transmission or DSG(R) transmission request.

26 Fuel Level Control Lamp

Fuel level too low (reserve quantity).

27 Airbag System/Belt Tensioner System Indicator Lamp

Airbag and/or belt tensioner system faulty.

28 Seat Belt Control Lamp

Fasten seat belts!

29 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Airbag system malfunction

30 Steering Indicator Lamp

Illuminates: Electromechanical power steering failure.

Blinking: Electronic steering column lock malfunction - stop driving!

31 Coolant Temperature Indicator Lamp

Coolant temperature too high or coolant level too low.

Stop the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant level.

32 Generator Control Lamp

Malfunction in generator