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Predrive Check

Predrive Check
The Predrive Check is a test of important indicator and warning lamps. In the Predrive Check, these indicator and warning lamps are activated for 2 seconds with terminal 15 ON. All the indicator and warning lamps are deactivated at the end of the Predrive Check.
The following indicator and warning lamps are activated in the Predrive Check:
^ Fuel reserve
^ Coolant over temperature
^ Fasten seat belt (country specific)
^ Brake lining wear
^ General brake warning light (1 second yellow, 1 second red)
^ RDW (1 second yellow, 1 second red)
^ Oil pressure/oil level (1 second yellow, 1 second red)
^ Gearbox limp home program
^ Washer fluid
^ Lamp fault (Check Control)
^ Battery charge