88 Instruments and controlsTurn signalO illuminates or flashes green.IlluminatesThe control indicator illuminatesbriefly when the parking lights areswitched on. Parking lights 3 113.FlashesThe control indicator flashes if a turnsignal or the hazard warning flashersare activated.Rapid flashing: failure of a directionindicator lamp or associated fuse,failure of direction indicator lamp ontrailer.Bulb replacement 3 159. Fuses3 166.Turn signals 3 112.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 54.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 airbag system. Thesystems may fail to trigger in theevent of an accident.Deployment of the belt tensioners orairbags is indicated by continuousillumination of v.9 WarningHave the cause of the faultremedied immediately by aworkshop.Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 57,3 53.Charging systemp illuminates 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.Malfunction indicator lightZ illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates when the ignition isswitched on and goes out shortly afterthe engine starts.