Self-Diagnostic System*

Graphic Display*

When the ignition key is in position 2, the following warnings (status messages) appear on the display. They do not go out until the causes that triggered them are eliminated.

PROCEDURE
1. Check the low beam headlights.
2. Top up the windshield washer fluid. The message goes out after approximately one minute.
3. A door is open.
4. The trunk is open.
5. Check the reverse lights or brake lights.

If you have left the vehicle at the end of a trip and forgotten to switch off the lights, a warning tone sounds (no message is displayed) to remind you.

Alphanumeric display*
When the ignition key is in position 2, the following warnings (status messages) appear as text on the display and are accompanied by a gong sound.

1 — Symbols indicating diagnostic information is available
2 — Display
3 — Self-diagnosis button (CHECK)

Malfunction messages are divided into two priority groups.

First priority group

Information about these faults is accompanied by a gong and flashing warning symbols (1). If several faults occur at the same time, they are shown on the display in turn. The messages do not disappear until the faults are corrected and cannot be cleared by pressing the self-diagnosis button (3).
“Parkbremse loesen” (Release parking brake)

“Kuehlwassertemperatur” (Coolant temperature)
The engine is overheating. Stop immediately and switch off the engine.

“Stop! Oeldruck Motor” (Stop! Engine oil pressure)
Engine oil pressure is below normal. Stop immediately and switch off the engine.

“Bremsfluessigk. pruefen” (Check brake fluid level)
The brake fluid level has dropped almost to the minimum. Top up the brake fluid as soon as possible.

“Niveauregel. inaktiv”* (Level control inoperative)

“Einspritzanlage”* (Fuel injection system)

“LIMIT”* (Speed limit exceeded)
This message appears when the speed exceeds the limit set by the traffic regulations of the country.

Second priority group

This message appears for approximately 20 seconds when the ignition key is in position 2. After it goes out, the warning symbols remain. To recall the messages, press the CHECK button.

“Kofferraum oeffen” (Trunk open)
The message appears only when the vehicle first moves off with the trunk open.

“Tuer oeffen” (Door open)
The message appears as soon as the vehicle speed exceeds a small value.

“Gurt anlegen” (Fasten seat belt)
The seat belt warning lamp also illuminates.

“Vorgluehen” (Glow plug preheating)
Start the engine only after the message goes out.

“Waschwasser fuellen” (Top up washer fluid)
The fluid level is too low. Top up as soon as possible.

“Oelstand Motor pruefen” (Check engine oil level)
Bring the level to the correct value as soon as possible (for example, when refueling).

“Bremslicht pruefen” (Check brake lights)
A bulb has burned out or there is a fault in the electrical circuit.

“Abblendlicht pruefen” (Check low beam headlights)

“Standlicht pruefen” (Check parking lights)

“Ruecklicht pruefen” (Check tail lights)

“Nebellicht vorn pruefen” (Check front fog lights)

“Nebellicht hinten pruefen” (Check rear fog lights)

“Kennzeichenlicht pruefen” (Check license plate light)

“Anhaengerlicht pruefen”* (Check trailer lights)

“Fernlicht pruefen” (Check high beam headlights)

“Rueckfahrlicht pruefen” (Check reverse lights)
A bulb has burned out or there is a fault in the electrical circuit.

“Getriebenotprogramm”* (Transmission emergency program)
“Bremsbelag pruefen” (Check brake pads)
“Funkschluessel-Batt.”* (Remote key battery)
Replace the batteries.
After replacement, initialize the remote control transmitter (this is not necessary if the replacement took less than one minute and no buttons were pressed).

“Kuehlwasserst. pruefen” (Check coolant level)
The fluid level has dropped below normal.
Top up as soon as possible.

“Motornotprogramm”* (Engine emergency program)
Fault in the engine management system.

“Einspritzanlage”* (Fuel injection system)

Messages after the trip

All malfunction messages that appeared during the trip are shown one after another on the display after the ignition key is turned to position 0.

The following message may also be displayed:
“Licht an” (Lights on)
This message appears when the driver's door is opened after the trip.

Using the CHECK button, you can recall the messages for approximately three minutes after the trip ends, when the key has been removed from the ignition lock and the display has gone out. If there are several messages, press the CHECK button repeatedly.

Checking the self-diagnosis system

After turning the ignition key to position 2, press the CHECK button.

The display should show the confirmation:
“CHECK CONTROL OK” (Self-diagnosis system is operating correctly).

This means no faults have been detected in the monitored systems.