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Certification label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
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Maximum tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions.
Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms (150 lbs).
Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions.
Operation Tires and wheels
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead.
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchases the means to easily identify such tires. The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identifica- tion mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code” and “Date of manufacture”.
Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
PSI (Pounds per square inch) A standard unit of measure for air pressure -> bar, kilopascal (kPa).
Recommended tire inflation pressure Recommended tire inflation pressure listed on placard located on driver’s door B-pillar for normal driving conditions. Provides best handling, tread life and riding comfort.
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Operation Tires and wheels
Tire load rating Numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support.
Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires. The amount of grip provided.
Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufac- turers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Tire speed rating Part of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved.
Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars” that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle capacity weight Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing it by two.
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Rotating tires
Warning!
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front vs. rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around. If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the same dimension all around, tires can be rotated, observing a a front-to-rear rotation pattern that will maintain the intended rotation (spinning) direction of the tire (컄 page 308). In some cases, such as when your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation is not possible.
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu- ration, tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer’s recommended in- tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio. If none is available, tires should be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles (5000 to 10000 km), or sooner if neces- sary, according to the degree of tire wear. The same rotation (spinning) direction must be maintained (컄 page 308). Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires). Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of the wheels/tires, during each rotation. Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure.
Operation Tires and wheels
Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
For information on wheel change, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 380) and (컄 page 404).
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Operation Winter driving
Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.
앫 Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to a premixed wind- shield washer solvent/antifreeze which is formulated for below freezing temperatures (컄 page 442).
앫 Battery test. Battery capacity drops
with decreasing ambient temperature. A well charged battery helps to make sure that the engine can be started, even at low ambient temperatures.
앫 Tire change.
Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry road conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tires provide special winter performance. Make sure the tires you use show M+S and the mountain/snowflake.marking on the tire sidewall. These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber Association of Can- ada (RAC) and have been designed specif- ically for use in snow conditions. Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and ESP® in winter operation. For safe handling, make sure that all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design.
Warning!
Winter tires with a tread depth of less than 1/6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no longer suitable for winter operation.
Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the maximum speed for which your tires are rated is below the speed rating of your vehicle, you must place a notice to this effect where it will be seen by the driver. Such notices are available from your tire dealer or from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Warning!
Snow chains
If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be reduced. Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heater. The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow.
When driving with snow chains, you may wish to deactivate the ESP® (컄 page 84) before setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve the vehicle’s traction.
Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: 앫 Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.
앫 Snow chains should only be used on the rear wheels. Follow the manufac- turer’s mounting instructions.
Operation Winter driving
앫 Only use snow chains that are
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject.
앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location. Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains.
Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clearance for snow chains. To help avoid serious damage to your vehicle or tires, use of snow chains is not permis- sible with the following tire sizes: 앫 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL 앫 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL 앫 145/70 - 17 92P (collapsible tire)
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Operation Maintenance
We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indicator display. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet and maintenance service indicator at the designated times/mileage will result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Maintenance service indicator message
The maintenance service indicator will notify you when your next maintenance service is due. Starting approximately 1 month before your next maintenance service is due, one of the following messages will appear in the multifunction display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition (example service A): Service A in XXXXX Miles (Km) Service A in XXX Days Service A due now
The type of maintenance service due is indicated in the multifunction display: 9 Basic service (A) ½ Extended service (B)
Vehicles equipped with FSS (Flexible Service System) only (Canada vehicles): The interval between maintenance services depends on your driving habits. A gentle driving style, moderate engine speeds and the avoidance of short-distance trips will lengthen the interval between services.
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Clearing the maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator is automatically cleared 앫 after 10 seconds when you switch on the ignition or when reaching the main- tenance service threshold while driving 앫 after 30 seconds, once the suggested maintenance service term has passed
You can also clear it yourself.
1 Reset button
왘 Press reset button 1 on the
instrument cluster. The maintenance service indicator message is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 130).
Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested maintenance service term, you will see the following message in the multifunction display: Service A exceeded by XXXX Miles (Km) Service A exceeded by XXX Days In addition, a signal sounds when the message appears. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service.
Operation Maintenance
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the standard display appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 125).
왘 Press button k or j until the
maintenance service indicator display with the service symbol 9 or ½ and the service deadline appears in the multifunction display.
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Operation Maintenance
If the battery is disconnected, the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator. To arrive at the true maintenance service deadline, you will need to subtract these days from the days shown in the maintenance service indicator message or maintenance ser- vice indicator display. Do not confuse the maintenance service indicator with the engine oil level indicator N.
Resetting the maintenance service indicator
In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator reset. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the information for resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance-relevant information for your vehicle. Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.
If the maintenance service indicator was inadvertently reset, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center correct it. Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed. Resetting the system without performing the proper service as called for by the maintenance service indicator will result in engine damage and/or other vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle
Warning!
Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow the instructions on the partic- ular container. Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not de- signed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and keep them out of reach of children.
While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external influences which, if gone unchecked, can attack the paintwork as well as the under- body and cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying climatic conditions, but also by: 앫 Air pollution 앫 Road salt 앫 Tar 앫 Gravel and stone chipping To avoid paint damage, you should immediately remove: 앫 Grease and oil 앫 Fuel 앫 Coolant 앫 Brake fluid 앫 Bird droppings 앫 Insects 앫 Tree resins, etc. Frequent washing reduces and/or elimi- nates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences.
Operation Vehicle care
More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions: 앫 near the ocean 앫 in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)
앫 during winter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage. Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion. In doing so, do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thor- ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection. Dam- aged areas need to be re-undercoated. Your vehicle has been treated at the facto- ry with a wax-base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle. Post-production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others applied later.
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Operation Vehicle care
We have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care products recommended here. In such cases it is best to seek aid at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The following topics deal with the cleaning and care of your vehicle and give important “how-to” information as well as references to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products.
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Power washer
Paintwork, painted body components
Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on main- taining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer. Never use a round nozzle to power-wash tires. The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire. Always replace a damaged tire. Always keep the jet of water moving across the surface. Do not aim directly at electrical parts, electrical connec- tors, seals, or other rubber parts.
Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove. A tar remover is recommended.
Affixing stickers, adhesive tape or sim- ilar materials to painted body compo- nents may damage the paintwork.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not “bead up”. This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months, de- pending on the climate and washing deter- gent used. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of gloss). Do not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot. 왘 Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up
Stick for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint damage (i.e. chips from stones, vehicle doors, etc.).
Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical compo- nents and connectors from the intrusion of water and cleaning agents. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticor- rosion Wax, should be applied to the en- gine compartment after every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any wax.
Vehicle washing In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible. When washing the vehicle underbody, do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels.
Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent,
such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.
왘 Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif-
fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake.
왘 Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently.
왘 Rinse with clean water and thoroughly
dry with a chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish.
Operation Vehicle care
Automatic car wash You can have your car washed in an auto- matic car wash from the start. Automatic car washes without brushes are prefera- ble.
Do not clean your vehicle in an auto- matic touchless car wash which uses caustic spray. Otherwise the caustic spray will damage the paint or orna- mental moldings.
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be- fore running it through the automatic car wash.
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Operation Vehicle care
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior rear view mirrors prior to run- ning the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to the mirrors. Make sure that the windshield wiper switch is set to 0 (컄 page 50). Other- wise, the rain sensor could activate and cause the wipers to move unintention- ally. This may lead to vehicle damage.
After running the vehicle through an au- tomatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the windshield (컄 page 345). This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by residual wax on the windshield. When leaving the car wash, make sure that the mirrors are folded out. Other- wise they may vibrate.
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Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of ornamen- tal moldings, use a damp cloth.
Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Do not use chrome cleaner on orna- mental moldings. Although ornamental moldings may have chrome appear- ance, they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead, use a damp cloth to clean those orna- mental moldings. For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome cleaner. If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is chrome-plated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water.
Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lens- es. Window cleaning solutions which are not suitable may damage the plas- tic lamp lenses of the headlamps. Therefore, do not use abrasives, sol- vents or cleaners that contain solvents. Never apply strong force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth when clean- ing the lenses. Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or sponge. Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens surface.
Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades
Warning!
The windshield wipers must be in a ver- tical position before folding them away from the windshield. They could other- wise damage the hood. Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward.
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper
setting II (컄 page 50).
왘 With wiper arms in vertical position,
switch off the ignition (컄 page 33).
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re- move SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the windshield and/or the wiper blades. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.
왘 Fold the wiper arms forward until they
snap into place.
왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.
왘 Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild win-
dow cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces. An automotive glass cleaner is recom- mended.
Operation Vehicle care
Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch. Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield.
To clean the window interior, do not use a dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners containing solvents. Do not touch the inside of the front, rear or side windows with hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring. Doing so may damage the windows.
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Operation Vehicle care
Light alloy wheels If possible, clean wheels once a week. 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water for cleaning the light al- loy wheels.
Only use acid-free cleaning materials. Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat.
The vehicle should not be parked for an extended period of time immediately after it has been cleaned, especially not after the wheel rims have been cleaned with wheel rim cleaner. Wheel rim cleaners can lead to increased corro- sion of the brake disks and brake pads. Therefore, the vehicle’s brake system should always be warmed-up before it is parked after cleaning. To do so, please drive your vehicle for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry.
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Hard plastic trim items 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.
To prevent scratches, do not use scour- ing agents.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever 왘 Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thor- oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care.
Carpets 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and Fabric Care for cleaning the car- pets.
When applying Mercedes-Benz ap- proved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, take care not to spray them on the brake disks.
Plastic and rubber parts 왘 Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution.
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Instrument cluster and cup holders 왘 Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution.
왘 Wipe with a cloth moistened in a luke-
warm solution.
To prevent scratches, do not use scour- ing agents.
Headliner and shelf below rear window 왘 Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-sham- poo cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Seat belts 왘 Only use clear, lukewarm water and
soap.
The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.
Warning!
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection.
Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis- colored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be prevented.
Leather upholstery 왘 Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care.
Exercise particular care when cleaning per- forated leather as its underside should not become wet.
Operation Vehicle care
MB Tex upholstery 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto a soft, lint-free cloth and ap- ply with light pressure for cleaning the upholstery.
Wood trims 왘 Dampen cloth using water and use
damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle.
Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as these may be abrasive.
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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses
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Lamps in instrument cluster
Problem - The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while driving.
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General information: If any of the following lamps in the instru- ment cluster fails to come on during the
bulb self-check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary.
Possible cause/consequence The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The BAS and the ESP® are also switched off (see messages in dis- play). The brake system is still functioning nor- mally but without the ABS available. If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as the navigation system* or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning.
The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The ABS has switched off. The battery might not be charged suffi- ciently.
Suggested solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
왘 Read and observe messages in the dis-
play (컄 page 358).
왘 Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. When the voltage is above this value again, the ABS is operational again and the ABS in- dicator lamp should go out. If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out: 왘 Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.
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Possible cause/consequence You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Release the parking brake (컄 page 46).
Suggested solution
Problem ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound.
왘 Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehi-
cle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the prob- lem.
; (USA only) 3 (Canada only)
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser- voir.
The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving.
Warning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi- nated can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. Don’t add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be seriously burned.
If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks.
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Possible cause/consequence There is a malfunction in: 앫 The fuel management system 앫 The ignition system 앫 The emission control system 앫 Systems which affect emissions Such malfunctions may result in excessive emissions values and may switch the en- gine to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode.
Suggested solution 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunc- tions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes. It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake pedal.
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Problem ú (USA only) ± (Canada only)
The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving.
Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop immediately as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Check local require- ments.
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Possible cause/consequence Your fuel tank is empty.
Problem ú (USA only) ± (Canada only)
The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving.
A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky.
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Suggested solution 왘 After refuelling start, turn off and restart the engine three or four times in succes- sion.
The limp-home mode is canceled. You do not need to have your vehicle checked.
왘 Check the fuel cap (컄 page 293). If it is not closed properly: 왘 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Problem v The yellow ESP® warning lamp
comes on while driving.
The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while driving.
Possible cause/consequence The ESP® is deactivated. Risk of accident! Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. The ESP® or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire.
The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp in the fuel gauge (컄 page 24) comes on while driving.
The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark.
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Suggested solution 왘 Switch the ESP® back on (컄 page 84). If the ESP® cannot be switched back on, have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
왘 When driving off, apply as little
throttle as possible.
왘 While driving, ease up on the
accelerator.
왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
왘 Do not deactivate the ESP®.
Exceptions: (컄 page 84).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station
(컄 page 293).
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Problem < The red seat belt telltale comes on and a warning chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds af- ter starting the engine with all doors closed. The red seat belt telltale remains illuminated after driving off. The vehicle’s speed does not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
The red seat belt telltale flashes and you additionally hear an in- termittent warning signal with in- creasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).
Possible cause/consequence The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off.
Suggested solution 왘 Fasten your seat belts.
The seat belt telltale goes out.
You and/or your front passenger have for- gotten to fasten your seat belts. There are items placed on the front passen- ger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied. You and/or your front passenger have for- gotten to fasten your seat belts. There are items placed on the front passen- ger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied.
왘 Fasten your seat belts.
왘 Remove the items from the front pas-
senger seat and put them in a safe place.
왘 Fasten your seat belts.
왘 Remove the items from the front pas-
senger seat and put them in a safe place.
After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the seat belt telltale illu- minates continuously.
The seat belt telltale will only go out if both, the driver and front passenger’s seat belt are fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a front door is opened.
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Problem 1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes
on while driving.
Possible cause/consequence There is a malfunction in the restraint systems. The air bags or emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an acci- dent.
Suggested solution 왘 Drive with added caution to the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in an accident and/or injury to you or to others.
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Lamp in center console
Problem 56 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp comes on and remains illu- minated.
Possible cause/consequence A BabySmartTM child seat is installed on the front passenger seat. Therefore the passenger front air bag is switched off.
Suggested solution
The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not come on or does not remain illuminated with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat.
The system is malfunctioning when there is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front passenger seat. The system is malfunctioning.
왘 Have the system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Make sure there is nothing between seat
cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat.
왘 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Warning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messag- es are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages accordingly and follow the additional instructions given in this Operator’s Manual. Selecting the vehicle status message memory menu in the control system (컄 page 134) displays both cleared and uncleared messages. High-priority messages appear in the multifunction display in red color.
Certain messages of high priority cannot be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button (컄 page 122) or button j, k, ÿ, or è on the steering wheel. Other messages of high priority and messages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button (컄 page 122) or button j, k, ÿ, or è on the steering wheel. They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory (컄 page 134). Remember that clearing a message will only make the message dis- appear. Clearing a message will not cor- rect the condition that caused the message to appear.
Warning!
All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury.
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Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) as well as the multifunction display to come on. Make sure the lamps and multifunction display are in working order before starting your journey.
On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear in the multifunction display. For your convenience the messages are divided into two sections: 앫 Text messages (컄 page 360) 앫 Symbol messages (컄 page 365)
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor- mation about your driving conditions, such as speed or outside temperature, warning/ indicator lamps, malfunction/warning mes- sages or the failure of any systems. Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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Text messages
Display message ABS
malfunction Visit workshop
Possible cause/consequence The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The ESP®, BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are also deactivated. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems speci- fied above.
Display malfunction Visit workshop
The ABS or the ABS display is malfunctioning.
Possible solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
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Display message ESP
unavailable See Operator’s Manual
Possible cause/consequence The ESP® was deactivated because of a malfunction or interrupted power supply. The BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are also deactivated. The ABS might not be operational. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above. If the yellow ESP® warning lamp v flash- es while driving and this message appears, the electronic traction system has switched off to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes. The self-diagnosis has not been completed yet. The ESP®, BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are temporarily deactivated. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above.
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Possible solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the electronic traction system switches on again.
The display will clear after driving a short dis- tance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
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Display message ESP
unavailable See Operator’s Manual
malfunction Visit workshop.
Display malfunction Visit workshop
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Possible cause/consequence The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The battery might not be charged sufficiently. The ESP®, BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are deactivated. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above. The ESP® is deactivated because of a malfunction. The ESP®, BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are deactivated. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above. The ESP® or the ESP® display is malfunctioning.
Possible solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 If necessary, have the generator and bat-
tery checked.
When the voltage is above this value again, the ESP® is operational again.
왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
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Possible cause/consequence The system is malfunctioning.
Possible solution 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Display message SRS
Restraint system malfunction Drive to workshop
Warning!
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed in an accident,
which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
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Display message
Run Flat Indicator inactive Check tires Then reactivate Run Flat Indicator
Run Flat Indicator unavailable Tire pressure Check tires
Possible cause/consequence The Run Flat Indicator* is malfunc- tioning. There was a warning message about a loss in tire inflation pressure and the Run Flat Indicator* has not been reactivated yet. The Run Flat Indicator* has been switched off due to an error. The Run Flat Indicator* indicates that the pressure is too low in one or more tires.
Possible solution 왘 Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Make sure that the correct tire inflation pressure
is set for each tire.
왘 Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator*.
왘 Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
왘 Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure as
required (컄 page 317).
왘 If necessary, change the wheel (컄 page 404). 왘 Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator* after adjusting
the tire inflation pressure values (컄 page 319).
Warning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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Symbol messages
Display symbol
Display message Battery Alternator Visit workshop
Possible cause/consequence The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 앫 broken poly-V-belt 앫 alternator malfunctioning
Practical hints What to do if …
Possible solution 왘 Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belt in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so.
If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise
the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact: 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Low voltage Charge battery Low voltage Consumers off
The battery has insufficient voltage.
왘 Start the engine (컄 page 45).
The battery has insufficient voltage.
왘 Turn off unnecessary electrical
consumers.
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Display symbol ; (USA only) ! (Canada only)
; (USA only) 3 (Canada only)
Display message Release Parking brake
Possible cause/consequence You are driving with the parking brake set.
Possible solution 왘 Release the parking brake
(컄 page 46).
Brake wear Visit workshop Brake fluid Visit workshop
The brake pads have reached their wear limit. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
왘 Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and
notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Mainte- nance Booklet.
If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks.
Warning!
Driving with the message Brake fluid Visit workshop. displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can re- sult in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be seriously burned.
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Display symbol Display message
Coolant Check level
Possible cause/consequence The coolant level is too low.
Warning!
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You can be seriously burned.
Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
Practical hints What to do if …
Possible solution 왘 Add coolant (컄 page 301). 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Display symbol Display message •
Coolant Stop, engine off!
Possible cause/consequence The coolant is too hot.
During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
Warning!
Driving when your engine is badly over- heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
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Possible solution 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location and
turn off the engine.
왘 Only start the engine again after the
message disappears. You could otherwise damage the engine.
The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Display symbol Display message •
Coolant Stop, engine off!
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Possible cause/consequence The poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location and
Possible solution
immediately turn off the engine.
왘 Check the poly-V-belt. If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact: 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this
message displayed. Doing so could result in seri- ous engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the in-
strument cluster (컄 page 24).
왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Center.
Coolant Visit workshop
The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunctioning.
왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the in-
strument cluster (컄 page 24).
왘 Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
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Display symbol Display message Ñ
Cruise contr. Drive to workshop Display malfunction Visit workshop
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Display malfunction Visit workshop
Doors open
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Possible cause/consequence Cruise control is malfunctioning.
Possible solution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
The instrument cluster display is malfunctioning.
The displays for several systems have malfunctioned. Some systems them- selves may also have malfunctioned. Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system. The following systems may have failed: 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruise control display You are attempting to drive with one or more doors open.
Center.
왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
왘 Have the electronic systems checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Have the electronic systems checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Close the doors.
Display symbol Display messages
USA only: At next gas station add 1.0 qt engine oil Canada only: At next gas station add 1.0 l engine oil Engine oil level Stop, engine off!
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Possible cause/consequence The engine oil level is too low.
Possible solution 왘 Add engine oil (컄 page 300) and check
the engine oil level (컄 page 299).
There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage.
왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as
soon as possible.
Engine oil level Reduce oil level
Change engine oil Visit workshop
You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter. It may be that there is water in the engine oil.
왘 Turn off the engine. 왘 Add engine oil (컄 page 300) and check
the engine oil level (컄 page 299). 왘 Have oil siphoned or drained off.
Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal.
왘 Have the engine oil checked.
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Display symbol Display messages Engine oil level Visit workshop
Possible cause/consequence The engine oil has dropped to a critical level.
Possible solution 왘 Check the engine oil level
(컄 page 299) and add oil as required (컄 page 300).
왘 If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks.
Oil sensor malfunction Visit workshop
When the message At next gas station add 1.0 qt engine oil (Canada: 1.0 l) appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the mini- mum level.
The measuring system is malfunctioning. 왘 Have the measuring system checked
When this occurs, the warning will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further. Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil leaks are noted, drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the required level with an approved oil specified in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet.
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Display symbol Display message
Check gas cap. See Operator’s Manual
Possible cause/consequence A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky.
Hood open
Remove key.
Replace key Drive to workshop
You are attempting to drive with the hood open. You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey. No additional code available for SmartKey.
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Possible solution 왘 Check the fuel cap (컄 page 293). If it is not closed properly: 왘 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Close the hood (컄 page 297).
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
왘 Change the SmartKey.
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Display symbol Display message
3rd brake lamp
Backup lamp, left Backup lamp, right Brake lamp Drive to workshop Brake lamp left Brake lamp right Display malfunction Visit workshop. Front foglamp left
Center as soon as possible.
Possible solution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Possible cause/consequence The high mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working. The left backup lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. The right backup lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Brake lamp illumination is delayed or lamp is permanently on. The left brake lamp is malfunctioning. The right brake lamp is malfunctioning. The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning. The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp right
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left side marker lamp Front right sider marker lamp
The left front side marker lamp is malfunctioning. The right front side marker lamp is malfunctioning.
Center as soon as possible.
왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Display symbol Display message
High beam left
High beam right
License plate lamp, left License plate lamp, right Light sensor Drive to workshop
Possible cause/consequence The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning. The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning. The left license plate lamp is malfunctioning. The right license plate lamp is malfunctioning. The light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps switch on automatically.
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Possible solution 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
왘 In the control system, set lamp
operation to manual (컄 page 144). 왘 Switch on the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch (컄 page 114). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Low beam left
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning. Halogen headlamp:
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Bi-Xenon* headlamp: 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Display symbol Display message
Low beam right
Possible cause/consequence The right low beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Parking lamp left front Parking lamp right front Rear fog lamp Substit. bulb on Switch off lights
Taillamp left Substit. bulb on Taillamp right Substit. bulb on
The left front parking lamp is malfunctioning. The right front parking lamp is malfunctioning. The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. Headlamps have been turned on with the driver’s door opened and the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. The right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used.
Possible solution Halogen headlamp: 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Bi-Xenon* headlamp: 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
왘 Switch off the headlamps.
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
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Display symbol Display message
Turn signal left front Turn signal right front Turn signal
