Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information on the Control Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active:
High beams/headlamp flasher
Fog lamps
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the propulsive
forces in order to maintain driving stability
Canada: parking brake applied
Parking brake applied
Canada: engine malfunction with adverse effect
on emissions
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions
See also:
Display on the Control Display
Switching on the backup camera via
iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The setting
is stored for the remote control currently in
use ...
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor.
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during attempts
t ...
Displays on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Onboard info
Displays on the "Onboard in ...