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Information on Check Control messages

The following warnings and their causes can appear as Check Control messages in the CID:

Message: Dynamic Drive failed or disabled! 

With the warnings:

the Dynamic Drive system has been switched off.

NB: the vehicle tilts more strongly in bends than a vehicle without the Dynamic Drive System. Precondition for continued driving to the next workshop:

Possible causes of the warning message:

In order to be able to pinpoint the cause more exactly, read the fault memory and run through the displayed test plan. When the fault has been remedied, clear the fault memory.

Message: Steering! 

With the warning:

the driver is informed that the vehicle has suffered oil loss in the chassis and steering system.

In this case, it is not possible to continue driving to the next workshop.

Possible causes of the warning message:

In order to be able to pinpoint the cause more exactly, read the fault memory and run through the displayed test plan. When the fault has been remedied, clear the fault memory.

Message: Dynamic Drive disrupted! 

With the warning:

the driver is notified that the chassis stabilization from Dynamic Drive is restricted, but it is possible to continue driving.

A workshop should be contacted at the next opportunity.

Possible causes of the warning message:

In order to be able to pinpoint the cause more exactly, read the fault memory and run through the displayed test plan. When the fault has been remedied, clear the fault memory.

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