Supplementary text messages

Addition information, such as on the cause of a fault or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.

In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.

Symbols

The following functions can be selected within the supplementary text message, depending on the Check Control message.

Contact the service partner. "Service request" Contact the service partner.

Assistance""Roadside Assistance" Contact Roadside Assistance.

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