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Level Control System Indicator Lamps

Warning Lamps, Rabbit 

Fig 1: Locating Warning Lamps
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Item Designation
1 Traction Control Indicator Lamp -K86-
ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155-
2 Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp -K32-
3 ABS Indicator Lamp -K47-
4 Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118-

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp -K32-

-a- Brake pads may be worn.

Check front and rear axle brake pads/linings. Replace worn brake pads/linings.

-b- There is a wiring malfunction.

ABS indicator Lamp -K47-

-a- Voltage supply is under 10 volts.

-b- There is an ABS malfunction.

WARNING:

The ABS system shuts off if there is malfunction -b- in the system, however the standard brake system remains fully functional.

-c- There was a periodic wheel speed sensor malfunction since the last vehicle start.

If this is the case, the ABS warning lamp will go out automatically after vehicle is started again and a speed of 20 km/h has been exceeded.

-d- The connection from instrument cluster to ABS control module -J104- is interrupted.

-e- The instrument cluster is faulty.

ABS indicator lamp -K47- and brake system indicator lamp -K118-

-a- Parking brake is engaged.

-b- Brake fluid level is too low (warning lamp blinks).

Three warning tones are audible after switching on the ignition.

-c- There is a malfunction in the wiring to brake system warning lamp.

WARNING:

After ABS indicator lamp and brake system indicator lamp light up, rear wheels may lock prematurely when braking.

Traction Control Indicator Lamp -K86-

There is a malfunction present which only affects the ASR. The ABS and EBD safety systems are still completely functional → DTC memory.

-a- Short to positive in ASR/ESP button -E256-.

-b- A malfunction in activation of traction control indicator lamp -K86-.

-c- ASR system was switched off by ASR/ESP Button -E256-

If traction control indicator lamp blinks while driving, ASR system is operating in regulated mode.

-a- the traction control indicator lamp is faulty → perform an electrical test.

ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155-

There is a malfunction present which only affects the ASR/ESP. The ABS/EDL and EBD safety systems are still completely functional → check DTC memory.

-a- Short circuit to B+ in ASR/ESP button -E256-.

-b- A malfunction in the actuation of ASR/ESP indicator lamp.

-c- ASR/ESP system was switched off by ASR/ESP button

If ASR/ESP indicator lamp -K155- flashes while driving, the ASR or ESP systems are regulating the system.

-a- The ASR/ESP indicator lamp is faulty → perform an electrical test.