2010 Mercedes-benz R Class Owners Manual

Download PDF Manual
driving for a few minutes. Inoperativ Inoperativ e No Wheel Sensors X Check the tires and, if necessary, change the wheel X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required (Y page 319). (Y page 230). X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system after adjusting the tire inflation pressure values (Y page 231). The tire inflation pressure is being checked by the Advanced TPMS. X Drive the vehicle for a few minutes. The Advanced TPMS is malfunctioning. X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There are wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted (e.g. winter tires). X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Have the appropriate wheel sensors installed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 284 Version: 2.11.8.1 284 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Tire Pressure Monitor Wheel Sensor Missing Tire Pressure Monitor Currently Unavailabl Tire Pressure(s ) Please Correct Caution: Tire Defect Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions At least one sensor is defect (e.g. battery is empty). The respective tire is indicated by – – instead of the tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display. X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. At least one wheel without appropriate wheel sensors is mounted (e.g. spare tire). The respective tire is indicated by – – instead of the tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display. X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Advanced TPMS cannot monitor the tire inflation pressure due to a nearby radio interference source or insufficient power supply. As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been rectified, the Advanced TPMS becomes active again automatically after a few minutes of driving. The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire. or The tire inflation pressures of the individual tires differ from each other significantly. The tire inflation pressure values are shown in the multifunction display. X Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required (Y page 230). X Restart the Advanced TMPS (Y page 235). At least one tire is deflating. The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 319). 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 285 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 285 Display messages Check Tire(s) Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantly below the reference value. The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required. X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 319). G 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. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. Symbol messages Brake Display messages # Brake Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions X Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. ! Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 286 Version: 2.11.8.1 286 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperativ (USA only) e See Operator’s (Canada Manual only) Release Parking Brake Check Brake Fluid Level (USA only) (Canada only) (USA only) (Canada only) Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the EBP, the ESP®, and the PRE-SAFE® system are unavailable. X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. X Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. You are driving with the parking brake engaged. In addition an acoustic warning sounds. X Release the parking brake. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Risk of accident! X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake X Do not drive any further. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. G Warning! Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level 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 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. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 287 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 287 Safety systems Display messages G Tele Aid Inoperativ + Restraint Sys. Malfunctio Service Required Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning. X Have the Tele Aid system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The system is malfunctioning. X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked immediately. G 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 contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated 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. Driving systems Display messages Á Level Selection Not Permitted Á Vehicle Rising Wait Briefly Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions You are driving too fast for the desired vehicle level. X Reduce vehicle speed and set the desired vehicle level again (Y page 154). The vehicle level is too low. X Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 288 Version: 2.11.8.1 288 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Á STOP Car Too Low Á Malfunctio Á Compressor Cooling Down Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions You have driven off while the vehicle level was too low or the AIRMATIC is inoperative. The AIRMATIC should have raised the vehicle to the set level after a short while. While the message is displayed: X Avoid excessive steering maneuvers. The fenders or tires could otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises. X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). If the message does not disappear from the multifunction display: X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The AIRMATIC is malfunctioning. X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You have selected a higher vehicle level. Due to frequent level changes within a short period, the compressor must cool down first. ! When the message Compressor Cooling Down appears in the multifunction display, driving is still possible. Keep in mind that the ride height of the vehicle is not yet reached, so you can damage the underbody of the vehicle. X Let the compressor cool down until the message disappears. The selected level will be set once the compressor has cooled down. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions You are driving with the hood or the tailgate open. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so. X Close the hood (Y page 223) or the tailgate (Y page 75). There is otherwise danger of an accident. You are trying to lock the vehicle with the KEYLESS-GO function with a door or the tailgate open. X Close all doors and/or the tailgate (Y page 75). 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 289 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 289 Display messages + Key Detected In Vehicle + Don’t Forget Your Key Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions You are driving with at least one door open. X Close all doors. A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in the vehicle was recognized while trying to lock the vehicle from the outside. X Take the SmartKey out of the vehicle. This message appears for a maximum of 60 seconds if the driver’s door is opened with the engine turned off and no SmartKey in the starter switch. This message is only a reminder. X Take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. a new key. The SmartKey is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The SmartKey in the starter switch does not belong to the vehicle. X Find the SmartKey that belongs to the vehicle to operate + Remove Key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey. + You need + Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle + Change Key Batteries + Key Not Detected (message appears in red) The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO are discharged. X Replace the batteries (Y page 310). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the engine is running because the SmartKey is not in the vehicle. X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Search for the SmartKey. the vehicle. + Key Not Detected (message appears in red) The vehicle cannot be locked centrally nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the engine is running because there is strong radio-frequency interference. X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch (Y page 80). X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 290 Version: 2.11.8.1 290 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages + Key Not Detected (message appears in white) + Pull starting button out then insert key. Ready ~ Bluetooth ¥ Top Up Washer Fluid Engine Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is momentarily not detected. X Change the position of the SmartKey in the vehicle. X If necessary, remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch (Y page 80). X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is permanently not detected. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch (Y page 80). X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The telephone has not yet been connected to the COMAND system via Bluetooth®. X Connect the telephone to the COMAND system via Bluetooth®. The fluid level has dropped to approximately 1/3 of total reservoir capacity. X Add washer fluid (Y page 226). Display messages + Top Up Coolant See Operator’s Manual Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The coolant level is too low. X Add coolant (Y page 225). X If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G 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 could 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. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 291 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 291 Display messages ? Coolant Stop car, switch engine off. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The coolant is too hot. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Engage the parking brake. X Only start the engine again after the message disappears. You could otherwise damage the engine. X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display. X If the temperature rises again: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. During severe operation conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248‡ (120†). G Warning! Driving when your engine is overheated 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 which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. ! The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 292 Version: 2.11.8.1 292 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages ? Coolant Stop car, switch engine off. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The poly-V-belt could be broken. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Check the poly-V-belt. X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display. X Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. The radiator cooling fan is malfunctioning. X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display. If the coolant temperature is below 248‡ (120†), you may continue driving to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by driving uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic. X Have the fan replaced as soon as possible. The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: Ralternator malfunctioning Rbroken poly-V-belt Ra malfunction in the electronic system X Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly-V-belt. X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes- Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 293 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 293 Display messages # Battery/ Alternator Stop Vehicle 4 Check engine oil level at next refueling. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The battery is defective. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Do not continue to drive. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The engine oil level is too low. X Check the engine oil level (Y page 224) and add engine oil as required (Y page 225). X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks. For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! 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. If the message Check engine oil level at next refueling. appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum level. The message will be stored in the vehicle status message memory after you have cleared it from the multifunction display. Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service station to refill your engine oil to the required level. Display messages 8 Reserve 8 Ultra Low- sulfur Diesel Fuel Only Fuel Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The fuel level is low. X Refuel at the next gas station. The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. Vehicles with diesel engine only: The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 294 Version: 2.11.8.1 294 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages 8 Gas Cap Open Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions 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. X Check the fuel cap (Y page 221). X If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. X If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ¸ Replace air filter The air filter is clogged. X Have the air filter checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Center as soon as possible. There is water in the fuel filter. X Have the water drained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz · Clean Fuel Filter Ø Check Additive See Operator's Manual Ø Remaining Starts: 20 The AdBlue® supply has dropped to the minimum level. The AdBlue® supply is almost depleted. X Have the AdBlue® tank refilled as soon as possible (Y page 331). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Have the AdBlue® tank refilled immediately (Y page 331). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i When the message Remaining Starts: 20 appears in the multifunction display, you can start the engine 20 more times. If you do not add AdBlue®, the engine cannot be started beyond that point. Therefore, fill the AdBlue® tank with approximately 1 gal (3.79 l) AdBlue® (corresponds to approximately 2 refill containers AdBlue®) or have the AdBlue® tank filled at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After AdBlue® was refilled, the engine can be started again. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 295 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 295 Lamps Display messages b Active Headlamps Inoperativ b Reverse Lamp Left orReverse Lamp Right b Brake Lamp Left orBrake Lamp Right b 3rd Brake Lamp b Front Foglamp Left orFront Foglamp Right b Marker Lamp Front Left orMarker Lamp Front Right Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The active Bi-Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). The left or right brake lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). The high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The left or right front fog lamp is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 296 Version: 2.11.8.1 296 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages b Parking Lamp Front Left orParking Lamp Front Right b High Beam Left orHigh Beam Right b License Plate Lamp Left orLicense Plate Lamp Right b AUTO Light Inoperativ b Low Beam Left orLow Beam Right b Foglamp Rear Left Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The left or right front parking lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). The left or right high-beam lamp is malfunctioning. X Halogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). X Bi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible. The left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). The light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on automatically. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only): X In the control system, set daytime running lamp mode to X Switch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch manual (Y page 134). (Y page 97). The left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning. X Halogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). X Bi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible. The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 297 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 297 Display messages b Switch Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Off Lights You have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch, opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on or removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO from the vehicle and left the headlamps on. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to $ or Ã (Y page 97). or X With the rear fog lamp switched on: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop. The left or right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). The left or right corner-illuminating front fog lamp is malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. b Tail Lamp Left orTail Lamp Right b Cornering Lamp Left orCornering Lamp Right b Trailer Brake Lamp The left or right trailer brake lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible. b Trailer The left or right trailer tail lamp is malfunctioning. Tail Lamp Left X Replace the bulb as soon as possible. orTrailer Tail Lamp Right b Trailer Turn Signal Left orTrailer Turn Signal Right The left or right trailer turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 298 Version: 2.11.8.1 298 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages b Turn Signal Rear Left orTurn Signal Rear Right b Turn Signal Front Left orTurn Signal Front Right b Turn Signal Left Mirror orTurn Signal Right Mirror Tires Display messages h Tire pressure(s ) Please Correct h Tire Pressure Caution: Tire Defect Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). The left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 312). The turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire. or The tire inflation pressure of the individual tires differ from each other significantly. X Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required (Y page 230). At least one tire is deflating. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 319). 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 299 Version: 2.11.8.1 What to do if … 299 Display messages h Tire Pressure Check Tires Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantly below the reference value. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required. X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 319). G 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. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster Notes If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb self- check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary. When you switch on the ignition, all lamps (except low-beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 300 What to do if … Brake Problem ! The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 300 Version: 2.11.8.1 Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The ABS has detected a malfunction and switched off. The BAS, the ESP® and the PRE-SAFE® are also switched off. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above available. If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning. X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 274). X 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. The ABS has switched off due to insufficient power supply. The battery might not be charged sufficiently. When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS is operational again. The ABS indicator lamp should go out. X If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out: Have the alternator and the battery checked. The self-diagnosis has not been completed yet. The indicator lamp will go out after driving a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h). ! The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. ! The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 301 Version: 2.11.8.1 Problem $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving. In addition, the yellow ABS malfunction indicator lamp, and the yellow ESP® warning lamp come on and an acoustic warning sounds. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and an acoustic warning sounds. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while the engine is running and an acoustic warning sounds. What to do if … 301 Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) switched off due to a malfunction. The ABS, the BAS, the ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are also switched off. X 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. You are driving with the parking brake engaged. X Release the parking brake. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Risk of accident! X Do not drive any further. Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 274). X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. G Warning! Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. Do not 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. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 302 What to do if … Safety systems Problem 7 The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. 7 The red seat belt telltale comes on. In addition you hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. 7 The red seat belt telltale comes on while the vehicle is standing still and the engine is running or while driving. 7 The red seat belt telltale flashes while driving. In addition, an intermittent warning chime sounds with increasing intensity. 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 302 Version: 2.11.8.1 Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off. X Fasten your seat belts. Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not, the seat belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after starting the engine. You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt. X Fasten your seat belt. The warning chime stops sounding. You and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts. X Fasten your seat belts. The seat belt telltale goes out. There are items placed on the front passenger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied. X Remove the items from the front passenger seat and put them in a safe place. The seat belt telltale goes out. The vehicle’s speed once exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) and you and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts. X Fasten your seat belts. The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sounding. There are items placed on the front passenger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied. X Remove the items from the front passenger seat and put them in a safe place. The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sounding. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 303 Version: 2.11.8.1 What to do if … 303 i After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the seat belt telltale illuminates 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. Problem + The red SRS Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions There is a malfunction in the restraint systems. The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident. X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes- indicator lamp comes on while driving. Benz Center. G 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 contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated 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. Problem d The yellow ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. d The yellow ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The ESP® has been switched off. Risk of accident! When the ESP® is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning. X Switch the ESP® back on. Exceptions: (Y page 65). X If leaving the ESP® switched off, adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. X If the ESP® cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The ESP® is not operational due to a malfunction. Risk of accident! X Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the multifunction display. X Continue driving with added caution. X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 304 What to do if … Problem d The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while driving. 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 304 Version: 2.11.8.1 Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The ESP® or the 4-ETS has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. The cruise control is deactivated. X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. X Do not deactivate the ESP®. Exceptions: (Y page 65). Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. At least one wheel is spinning and the 4-ETS has switched off to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes. X Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the multifunction display. As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the 4-ETS switches on again. The message in the multifunction display disappears and the ESP® warning lamp d goes out. Driving systems Problem · The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions You are too close to the vehicle in front of you to maintain selected speed. X Apply the brakes immediately to increase the following distance. · The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving and an acoustic warning sounds. You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you or the distance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle on your probable line of travel. X Apply the brakes immediately. X Carefully observe the traffic situation. You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 305 Version: 2.11.8.1 What to do if … 305 Vehicle Problem The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp in the fuel gauge comes on while driving. Engine Problem ! (USA only) ; (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions There may be a malfunction in Rthe fuel management system Rthe ignition system Rthe emission control system Rsystems which affect emissions Such malfunctions may result in excessive emissions values and may switch the engine to limp-home (emergency operation) mode. X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Check local requirements. ! (USA only) ; (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running. 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. X Check the fuel cap (Y page 220). X If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. X If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Diesel engine: Your fuel tank was driven empty. X After refueling, start, turn off and restart the engine three or four times in succession. The limp-home mode is canceled. You do not need to have your vehicle checked. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 306 What to do if … Tires Problem h USA only: Combination low tire pressure telltale/TPMS malfunction telltale for the Advanced TPMS illuminates continuously. h USA only: Combination low tire pressure telltale/TPMS malfunction telltale for the Advanced TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illuminated. 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 306 Version: 2.11.8.1 Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The Advanced TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display (Y page 274). If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire(s) has (have) been corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving. There is a malfunction in the Advanced TPMS. X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display (Y page 274). Benz Center. X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes- After the malfunction has been remedied, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving. G Warning! Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked at least once a month when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B- pillar or the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 307 Version: 2.11.8.1 What to do if … 307 sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions A BabySmartTM child seat is installed on the front passenger seat. Therefore the front passenger front air bag is switched off. The system is malfunctioning when there is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front passenger seat. X Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The system is malfunctioning. X Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat. X Check installation of the child seat (Y page 57). If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out: X Have the system checked as soon as possible at 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. The system is malfunctioning. X Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps (Y page 274). Lamp in center console Problem Canada only: 42 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated (Y page 47). Canada only: 42 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not illuminate or does not remain illuminated with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the passenger seat. USA only: 42 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 308 Version: 2.11.8.1 308 Unlocking/locking manually G Warning! If the 42 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Problem USA only: 42 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not illuminate and/or does not remain illuminated with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat. Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The system is malfunctioning. X Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat. X Make sure no objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present. X Make sure no objects which apply forces to the seat are present (e.g. objects such as books, briefcases etc. lodged behind or around the seat, head restraints pushing against roof etc.). The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight. X If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps (Y page 274). G Warning! If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. and Ropen the driver’s door To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. Removing the mechanical key Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock the driver’s door using the mechanical key. The anti-theft alarm system will trigger when you Runlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical key SmartKey 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 309 Version: 2.11.8.1 Unlocking/locking manually 309 Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, lock it as follows: X Close the front passenger door, the right rear door, and the tailgate. X Open the driver’s door and the rear left door. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO X Move locking tab : in the direction of arrow. X Slide mechanical key ; out of the housing. Unlocking the driver’s door X Insert mechanical key ; into the driver’s door lock. X Turn mechanical key ; counterclockwise to position 1. X Pull the door handle past the resistance point until the locking knob moves up. The driver’s door is unlocked. X Pull the door handle once more to open the driver’s door. X Turn mechanical key ; back and remove it from the driver’s door lock.

Boost Classifieds - Car Advice, Reviews, Events & Classifieds

2010 Mercedes-benz R Class Owners Manual