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Indicator/warning messages triggered via CAN data buses, function - GF54.30-P-3003A

MODEL 129,140 as of 1.6.96, 163, 168, 170, 202 as of 1.8.96, 208 up to 31.7.99, 210 as of 1.6.96 up to 30.6.99 

Indicator and warning displays triggered via CAN 

Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator lamp (A1e7) 

The parking brake signal comes from the traction system control module.

The brake fluid signal comes directly from the switch (S11) (except model 163).

Brake pad wear indicator lamp (A1e6) 

The parking brake signal comes from the traction system control module (N47)

Low engine oil level indicator lamp (A1e12) 

The oil level signal comes from the injection system control module (N3).

For vehicles with ASSYST, also refer to document: ASSYST engine oil monitoring.

Preglow indicator lamp (A1e16) 

The signal comes directly from the injection system control module (N3).

Coolant level and temperature warning lamp (A1e11) model 168 only as of 9.99 

The coolant temperature signal comes from the injection system control module (N3)

ABSMIL (A1e17) 

The parking brake signal comes from the traction system control module (N47).

"CHECK ENGINE" MIL (A1e26), USA ONLYonly 

The signal comes from the injection system control module (N3)

ETS (A1e35) or ASR (A1e22) or ESP (A1e42) MIL 

Lamp illuminated if there is a fault in the respective system. The signal comes from the traction system control module (N47).

ETS (A1e36) or ASR (A1e21) or ESP (A1e41) warning lamp 

The lamp indicates that the respective system is active.

The signal comes from the traction system control module (N47).

Severe leak warning USA ONLYas of 97 only) 

The fuel reserve indicator lamp (A1e4) flashes. The signal comes from the injection system control module (N3).

The warning takes place at the earliest 30 minutes after cold start with the engine idling and the vehicle stationary.

Also refer to document: Purge system with leak test, function

Fog lamps indicator lamp (A1e57), model 163 only except USA ONLY

The signal comes from the All-activity module (AAM, N10)

"LOW RANGE" indicator lamp (A1e53), model 163 only 

The signal comes from the transfer case control module (N78)

  Active service system (ASSYST) Engines 112, 113,611 (engines with oil sensor) GF00.20-P-2009A
  Engine oil monitoring, function Model 210 as of 01.03.97 with engine M111, OM602, OM604, OM605 and OM606 As of 06.97 models 129, 140, 170, 202 except engines 112, 113,611
(Valid for engines with low oil level switch).
GF00.20-P-2009B
  Displaying coolant temperature, function Model 168 as of 9.99 GF54.30-P-3020GC
  Purge system with leak test, function   GF47.30-P-3016L
  Bus systems, overall function   GF54.00-P-0004A