76 Instruments and controlsCharging systemp illuminates red.Illuminates when the ignition isswitched on and extinguishes shortlyafter the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine isrunningStop, switch off engine. Battery is notcharging. Engine cooling may beinterrupted. Power to the brake servounit may be cut. Seek the assistanceof a workshop.Malfunction indicator lightZ illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates when the ignition isswitched on and extinguishes shortlyafter the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine isrunningFault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may beexceeded. Seek the assistance of aworkshop immediately.Flashes when the engine isrunningFault that could lead to catalyticconverter damage. Ease up on theaccelerator until the flashing stops.Seek the immediate assistance of aworkshop.Service vehicle soonA illuminates yellow.Illuminates when the ignition isswitched on and extinguishes shortlyafter the engine starts.May illuminate in combination withanother control indicator or amessage in the Driver InformationCentre. Seek the assistance of aworkshop immediately.Stop engineC illuminates red.Illuminates for a few seconds whenthe ignition is switched on.If C illuminates in combination withW or R, stop engine immediately andseek the assistance of a workshop.Depending on the type of fault, awarning message may also appear inthe Driver Information Centre.Brake systemR illuminates red.Illuminates when the parking brake isreleased if the brake fluid level is toolow 3 131.9 WarningStop. Do not continue yourjourney. Consult a workshop.Illuminates after the ignition isswitched on if the parking brake isapplied 3 114.Brake system 3 113.Brake pad wearF illuminates yellow.Illuminates when the brake pads areworn 3 113.Seek the assistance of a workshop.
