The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
Fault in the power steering
lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
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It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
specialist garage immediately.
Stability Control (ESC)/Traction control (TCS)
lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be higher.
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Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.
If the warning light does not go off, stop the vehicle, do not continue
flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
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your journey. Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light does not go off, you can drive on, exercising appropri-
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It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
ate caution. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
specialist garage immediately.
Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
flashes
If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons.
Message: Steering lock broken. Stop!
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Switch the ignition off and on again.
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Park the vehicle, and stop driving. After switching off the ignition, it is no
If the warning light does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components
(e.g. Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
the TCS is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
flashes
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
Message: Steering lock: workshop!
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
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It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
specialist garage immediately.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
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Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)
flashes
It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
specialist garage immediately.
Message: Steering lock: workshop!
For more information on the ESC system » page 213 or TCS system
» page 214.
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Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
Traction control (TCS) deactivated
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Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
lights up – the TCS system is deactivated.
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
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