76 Instruments and controlsTurn signalO illuminates or flashes green.IlluminatesThe control indicator illuminatesbriefly when the parking lights areswitched on 3 97.FlashesThe control indicator flashes if a turnsignal or the hazard warning flashersare activated.Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signallight or associated fuse, failure of turnsignal light on trailer.Bulb replacement 3 141, Fuses3 154, Turn signals 3 96.Seat belt reminderX illuminates or flashes red.IlluminatesAfter the ignition is switched on untilthe seat belt is fastened.FlashesAfter starting off until the seat belt isfastened.Fastening the seat belt 3 38.Airbag and belt tensionersv illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, thecontrol indicator illuminates forapprox. 4 seconds. If it does notilluminate, does not go out after4 seconds or illuminates whilstdriving, there is a fault in the belttensioner or the airbags. In this casethe LEDs in button W will alsoflash.The airbags and belt tensionersmay fail to trigger in the event of anaccident.Deployment of the belt tensioners orairbags is indicated by continuousillumination of v.9 WarningHave the cause of the faultremedied immediately bya workshop.Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 37,3 39.Airbag deactivationV illuminates together with the LEDsin button W: airbag deactivated3 43.V flashes: the system can beactivated or deactivated within 15seconds of switching on the ignition3 43.Charging systemp illuminates or flashes red.Illuminates when the ignition isswitched on and goes out shortly afterthe engine starts.Illuminates when the engine isrunningStop, switch off engine. Battery is notcharging. Engine cooling may beinterrupted. In diesel engines, powerto the brake servo unit may be cut.Seek the assistance of a workshop.
