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may wish to deactivate the ESP® (컄 page 95) before setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve the vehi- cle’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.

앫 Only use snow chains that are ap-

proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho- rized 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.

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! Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive, use snow chains on rear tires only. 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 265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra load) 앫 T 155/70 R17 110 M 앫 T 175/55-18 95P

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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 indi- cator 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 ve- hicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Maintenance service indicator message

The maintenance service indicator will no- tify you when your next maintenance ser- vice is due. Starting approximately 1 month before maintenance service is due, one of the fol- lowing messages will appear in the multi- function display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition (example service A):

The maintenance services will be indicated by showing a service type A through type H in the multifunction display. Types A through H are classified based on estimat- ed time needed to perform the mainte- nance service, ranging: from

Service A (approximately 1 hour)

to

Service H (approximately 8 hours)

Service A in XXXX Miles (Km) Service A in XXX Days Service A in X Day Service A due now

Refer to Maintenance Booklet for a listing of maintenance services and intervals they need to be performed at.

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i Vehicles equipped with FSS PLUS (Flexible Service System PLUS) only (Canada vehicles): The interval be- tween 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.

Clearing the maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator mes- sage is automatically cleared 앫 after approximately 10 seconds when

you switch on the ignition or when reaching the service threshold while driving

앫 after approximately 30 seconds, once

the suggested maintenance service term has passed

Operation Maintenance

You can also clear it yourself:

왘 Press the reset button 1 on the left

side of the instrument cluster. The maintenance service indicator message is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 155).

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Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested main- tenance service term, you will see the fol- lowing message in the multifunction display:

Service A exceeded by XXXXX Miles (Km) Service A exceeded by XXX Days Service A exceeded by X Day In addition, a signal sounds when the mes- sage appears. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service.

Calling up the maintenance service indicator display

You can call up the maintenance service indicator display at any time to check when the next maintenance service is due. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul- tifunction steering repeatedly until the standard display appears in the multi- function display (컄 page 155).

왘 Press button k or j until the

maintenance service indicator display with the service symbol 9 and the service deadline appears in the multi- function display.

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 ser- vice indicator with the engine oil level indicator :.

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Resetting the maintenance service indicator

In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator re- set. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the information for resetting the main- tenance service indicator in the mainte- nance-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 autho- rized 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 re- sult in engine damage and/or other ve- hicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Operation Vehicle care

Cleaning and care of 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 in- fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at- tack the paintwork as well as the vehicle underbody and cause lasting damage.

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Such damage is caused not only by ex- treme 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 imme- diately 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.

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 ap- plied later.

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 au- thorized 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 prod- ucts.

Power washer

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.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in close proximity, i.e. within approximately 3 ft (approxi- mately 1 m), the vehicle could be inad- vertently locked or unlocked.

Operation Vehicle care

Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove. A tar remover is recommended.

Paintwork, painted body components

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.

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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 contact with water and cleaning agents. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticor- rosion Wax should be applied to the engine compartment after every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control linkage bush- ings and joints should be lubricated. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be pro- tected 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.

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왘 Rinse with clean water and thoroughly

dry with a chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish.

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. If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be- fore running it through the automatic car wash.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in close proximity, i.e. within approximately 3 ft (approxi- mately 1 m), the vehicle could be inad- vertently locked or unlocked.

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.

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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.

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 mir- rors. Make sure that the windshield wiper switch is set to 0 (컄 page 36). 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 366) and the wiper blade inserts (컄 page 366). 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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Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover

1 Distronic system sensor cover 왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as

Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water and a non-scratching cloth to clean sensor cover 1.

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To prevent scratches or damage, never apply strong force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth when cleaning the sensor cover 1. Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.

왘 Restart the engine after cleaning sen-

sor cover 1.

Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades

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 36). 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper

setting II (컄 page 55).

왘 With wiper arms in vertical position,

switch off the ignition (컄 page 61).

Warning!

For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re- move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before cleaning the windshield the windshield and/or the wiper blades. Other- wise, 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.

! Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch or pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*). 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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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.

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.

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Hard plastic trim items 왘 Use Pour Mercedes-Benz approved

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.

Interior Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure onto.

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.

Headliner and shelf below rear window 왘 Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-sham- poo cleaner in case of excessive dirt.

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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.

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.

Nubuck leather upholstery (E 55 AMG) The nubuck leather upholstery is treated with a protective coating. 왘 Wipe nubuck leather upholstery with damp microfiber cloth to remove dust and other light stains.

왘 Carefully dab nubuck leather uphol-

stery with a dry microfiber cloth to re- move oil stains.

Do not use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to clean nubuck leather upholstery. Avoid hard scrubbing on nubuck leath- er upholstery.

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Where will I find ...?

Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Opening/closing in an emergency

Resetting activated head restraints

Replacing SmartKey batteries

Replacing bulbs

Replacing wiper blades

Flat tire

Batteries

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 igni- tion, 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 multifunction display). The electrohydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available. If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, oth- er systems such as Distronic*, or the auto- matic transmission may also be malfunctioning. The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The ABS has switched off. The battery may not be sufficiently charged.

Suggested solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.

왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display (컄 page 383).

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

Failure to follow these instructions in- creases the risk of an accident.

왘 Switch off electrical consumers that

are currently not needed, e.g. seat heating.

왘 If necessary, have the generator and

battery checked.

When the voltage is above this value again, the ABS is operational again.

Problem v The yellow ABS/ESP® warning

lamp comes on while driving.

The yellow ABS/ESP® warning lamp flashes while driving.

Possible cause/consequence The ESP® is deactivated. Risk of accident! Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- ing road, weather, and traffic conditions.

The ABS, ESP® or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deactivated.

Practical hints What to do if …

Suggested solution 왘 Switch the ESP® back on

(컄 page 96).

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 acceler-

ator.

왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the

prevailing road and weather condi- tions.

왘 Do not deactivate the ESP®.

Exceptions: (컄 page 95)

Failure to follow these instructions in- creases the risk of an accident.

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Practical hints What to do if …

Problem

; (USA only) 3 (Canada only)

The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound.

The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving.

Possible cause/conse- quence You are driving with the park- ing brake set.

Suggested solution

왘 Release the parking brake. 왘 Observe the additional message in

the multifunction display.

앫 There is a malfunction in

왘 Risk of accident! Do not drive any fur-

the electrohydraulic brake system.

앫 There is insufficient brake

fluid in the reservoir.

ther. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Under no circum- stances should you top up the brake fluid. This will not solve the problem.

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. 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.

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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Problem ú ±

(USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine mal- function indicator lamp comes on while driving.

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 engine to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. 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.

Your fuel tank is empty.

Practical hints What to do if …

Suggested solution 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible

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 accu- rate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes. It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake.

왘 Check the fuel cap. If it is not closed properly: 왘 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 After refuelling 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.

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Possible cause/consequence There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir.

Suggested solution 왘 Immediately add coolant to prevent

Practical hints What to do if …

Problem D The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is running.

If this warning lamp comes on frequently, there is a leak in the cooling system. If the coolant level is correct, the electric ra- diator fan may be broken.

The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound.

The coolant temperature has exceeded 257°F (125°C).

Warning!

catch fire. You could be seriously burned.

Driving when your engine is badly overheat- ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to

Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.

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engine from overheating (컄 page 321).

왘 Have the cooling system checked. 왘 If the coolant temperature is below

257°F (125°C), you can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Avoid high engine loads (e.g. driving

uphill) and stop-and-go driving.

왘 Stop as soon as possible in a safe lo- cation and allow the engine and cool- ant to cool down.

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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Problem l Only vehicles with Distronic*: The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving. Only vehicles with Distronic*: The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning chime sound.

W The yellow fuel tank reserve

warning lamp comes on while driving.

< The red seat belt telltale comes on after starting the engine with all doors closed. The red seat belt telltale flashes and you additionally hear an in- termittent warning signal with increasing intensity for a maxi- mum of 60 seconds when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).

Possible cause/consequence You are too close to the vehicle in front of you to maintain selected speed.

Suggested solution 왘 Apply the brakes immediately to in-

crease the following distance.

앫 You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle

왘 Apply the brakes immediately.

ahead of you.

앫 The distance warning system has recog- nized a stationary obstacle on your prob- able line of travel.

왘 Carefully observe the traffic situation. You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle.

The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark.

왘 Refuel at the next gas station

(컄 page 312).

The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off. 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 Fasten your seat belts.

왘 Remove the items from the front pas-

senger seat and put them in a safe place.

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Practical hints What to do if …

Problem H Combination low tire pres-

sure/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS* illuminates con- tinuously.

Possible cause/consequence The TPMS* detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire.

H Combination low tire pres-

sure/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS* flashes for 60 seconds and then stays illu- minated.

There is a malfunction in the TPMS*.

Suggested solution 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

왘 Read and observe messages in the mul-

tifunction display.

If the tire inflation pressure in the respec- tive tire(s) has (have) been corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale goes out after few minutes driving. 왘 Read and observe messages in the mul-

tifunction display.

왘 Have the TPMS* checked by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after few minutes driving.

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Warning!

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire infla- tion pressure for those tires). As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor- ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord- ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu- minates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significant- ly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over- heat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi- cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv- er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation 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 com- bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal- function indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

Practical hints What to do if …

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of in- compatible 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.

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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 sys- tems. The air bags or emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.

Suggested solution 왘 Drive with added caution to the near-

est authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter.

Warning!

In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi- cated 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 activated when needed in an acci- dent, 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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Possible cause/consequence The system is malfunctioning.

Practical hints What to do if …

Suggested solution 왘 Have the system checked as soon as

possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow cor- rective steps (컄 page 390).

Lamp in center console

Problem 75
The 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.

Warning!

If the 75 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passen- ger seat, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

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Problem

75
The 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.

Suggested solution

Possible cause/conse- quence The system is malfunctioning. 왘 Make sure that there is nothing between seat cush- ion and child seat and check installation of the child seat.

왘 Make sure that no objects applying supplemental

weight onto the seat are present.

왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present (e.g. objects such as books, brief- cases etc. lodged behind or around the seat, head restraints pushing against roof etc.). The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight. 왘 If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front passen- ger seat until the system has been repaired.

왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps (컄 page 390).

Warning!

If the 75 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of

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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 passen- ger seat until the system has been repaired.

Vehicle status messages in the multi- function display

Warning and malfunction messages ap- pear 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 164) 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 151) or button j, k, ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel. Other messages of high priority and mes- sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button (컄 page 151) or button j, k, ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel. They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory (컄 page 164). Remember that clearing a message will only make the mes- sage disappear. Clearing a message will not correct the condition that caused the message to appear.

Practical hints What to do if …

Warning!

All categories of messages contain impor- tant information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, ad- dressed as soon as possible at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- age or personal injury.

Warning!

No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis- play is inoperative.

Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Switching on the ignition causes all in- strument cluster lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) as well as the multifunction dis- play to come on. Make sure the lamps and multifunction display are in work- ing 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 di- vided into two sections: 앫 Text messages (컄 page 385) 앫 Symbol messages (컄 page 395)

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Text messages

Display ABS

Display message Malfunction Visit workshop

Display malfunction Visit workshop

Practical hints What to do if …

Possible cause/consequence The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The ESP® and the BAS are also de- activated. The electrohydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available. The ABS or the ABS display is malfunctioning.

Possible solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution.

Wheels will lock during hard braking, reduc- ing 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 will lock during hard braking, reduc- ing steering capability.

왘 Visit 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 Low Battery

Display message Conven. functions temporarily unavailable

Please note:

Cruise control

Conven. functions available again Drive to workshop

Possible cause/consequence The battery has insufficient voltage and can no longer supply conve- nience functions such as the rear window defroster. On-board voltage is sufficient; the consumers will switch on again. Cruise control or Distronic* is malfunctioning.

Distronic

External interference Reactivate Drive to workshop

The Distronic* is switched off and is temporarily unavailable. The Distronic* is malfunctioning or the display is malfunctioning.

Possible solution As soon as the on-board voltage is sufficient, the consumers will switch on again.

왘 Have the cruise control or Distronic*

checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Try activating the Distronic* again later.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

as soon as possible.

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Display message

Display Distronic Currently unavailable See Operator’s Manual

Possible cause/consequence Distronic* is switched off if: 앫 the Distronic* cover in the area

of the radiator grille is dirty

앫 the functionality is impaired by

heavy rain or thick fog

Practical hints What to do if …

Possible solution 왘 If necessary, clean the Distronic* cover in the area of

the radiator grille. 왘 Restart the vehicle. or Distronic* becomes operational again without the engine being restarted when: 앫 dirt on the grille falls off while driving (e.g. slush or

snow)

앫 the system recognizes full sensor availability (due to

lessening rain or the road surface drying)

앫 the message in the multifunction display disappears 앫 the speed last stored flashes in the multifunction dis-

play for 5 seconds.

You can operate Distronic* as usual again.

Warning!

Distronic* cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off Distronic* or do not turn it on if the sensor is dirty or visibility is

diminished as a result of snow, rain or fog. The distance control may be impaired even before the system is able to detect a dirty sensor. The message

Distronic Currently unavailable See Operator’s Manual will be displayed in the multifunction display and Distronic* will be turned off.

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Display ESP

Display message Malfunction Visit workshop

unavailable See Operator’s Manual

Possible cause/consequence The ESP® has detected a malfunc- tion and switched off. The ABS may not be operational. The electrohydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ESP® available. The ESP® is deactivated because the power supply was interrupted. The electrohydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ESP® available.

Possible solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 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 Synchronize the ESP®. With the vehicle sta- tionary, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right to synchro- nize the ESP®. If the ESP® message does not go out: 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 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.

When synchronizing the ESP®, make sure you can turn the steering wheel in

both directions as far as it will go with- out the wheels hitting any objects, e.g. a road curb.

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Display ESP

Display message Display malfunction Visit workshop

Possible cause/consequence The ESP® or the ESP® display is malfunctioning.

P/N

Gear selector lever in Park

Shift to Neutral or Park

You have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button with the gear se- lector lever not in P. You have opened the driver’s door with the gear selector lever not in P. You have attempted to start the en- gine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button while the gear se- lector lever was in position R or D.

Practical hints What to do if …

Possible solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 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 Place the gear selector lever in position P.

왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P

or N. Make sure the brake pedal is de- pressed.

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Display messages Front passenger airbag activated See Operator’s Manual

Possible cause/consequence Front passenger front air bag is activated while driving even though a child, small individual, or object below the system’s weight threshold is on the front passen- ger seat, or the front passenger seat is empty. Objects on the seat or forces acting on the seat may make the system sense supple- mental weight.

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Possible solution Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following: 왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Open the front passenger door. 왘 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and

properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary.

왘 Remove any other items from on and around the front passenger seat and make sure the storage pocket on the back of the front pas- senger seat is empty.

왘 Make sure that 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 and sense that an occupant on the front passenger seat is of a greater weight than actually present.

왘 Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front passenger door and turn

on the ignition (컄 page 36). (Continued on next page)

Display messages

Possible cause/conse- quence

Possible solution

Practical hints What to do if …

Front passenger airbag activated See Operator’s Manual

Monitor the 75 indicator lamp on the center console (컄 page 27) and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster (컄 page 26) for the following: With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on, 앫 the 75 indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS (컄 page 81) has deactivated the front passenger front air bag.

앫 the message Front passenger airbag activated See Operator’s Manual or the message Front passenger airbag deactivated See Operator’s Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccu- pied. Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display. If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again. De- pending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS (컄 page 81), the 75 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the sys- tem checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

If the 75 indicator lamp remains

out even after performing the above correc- tive steps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and other small individuals

use the front passenger seat until the sys- tem has been repaired.

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Possible cause/conse- quence Front passenger front air bag is deactivated while driving even though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat. Forces acting on the seat may make the system sense a decrease in weight.

Possible solution

Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following: 왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle. 왘 Adjust the seat in a height position (컄 page 41). 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are

present (e.g. objects such as books, briefcases etc. lodged under- neath, behind or around the seat). Such forces may cause the sys- tem to sense that an occupant of a lesser weight than actually present is on the front passenger seat.

왘 Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front passenger door and turn

on the ignition (컄 page 36). (Continued on next page)

Practical hints What to do if …

Display messages

Front passenger airbag deactivated See Operator’s Manual

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Display messages

Possible cause/con- sequence

Possible solution

Practical hints What to do if …

Front passenger airbag deactivated See Operator’s Manual

Monitor the 75 indicator lamp on the center console (컄 page 27) and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster (컄 page 26) for the following: With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on, 앫 the 75 indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and re- main illuminated, indicating that the OCS (컄 page 81) has deactivated the front passenger front air bag.

앫 the message Front passenger airbag activated See Operator’s Manual or the message Front passenger airbag deactivated See Operator’s Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccu- pied. Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display.

If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again. De- pending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS (컄 page 81), the 75 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the sys- tem checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

If the 75 indicator lamp remains

illuminated with an adult occupant on the front passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any

passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

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Possible cause/consequence The TPMS* is malfunctioning.

Possible solution 왘 Have the TPMS* checked by an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

There are wheels without wheel sensors mounted (e.g. winter tires).

왘 Have the TPMS* checked by an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Have the TPMS* checked by an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center. The tire pressure for the respective tire is shown in the multifunction display.

왘 As soon as the causes for the malfunction are no longer present, the TPMS* automatically becomes active again after a few minutes driving.

Practical hints What to do if …

Display message Tire pres. monitor inoperative Tire pres. monitor inoperative No wheel sensors

Tire pres. monitor Wheel sensor missing

One or more sensors malfunction (e.g. bat- tery in one or more wheel sensor is empty). One or more wheels without wheel sensors mounted (e.g. spare tire).

Tire pres. monitor currently unavailable

The TPMS* is unable to monitor the tire pressure due to 앫 a nearby radio interference source. 앫 excessive wheel sensor temperatures.

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Symbol messages

Display symbol

Display messages Low voltage Switch off consumers Visit workshop

Practical hints What to do if …

Possible cause/consequence The battery has insufficient voltage.

Possible solution 왘 Turn off unnecessary electrical con-

sumers.

The battery was charged with a battery charger or jump started. The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 앫 alternator malfunctioning 앫 broken poly-V-belt Do not forget that the brake system re- quires electrical energy and may be oper- ating with restricted capability. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is in- creased.

왘 Have the battery checked at a service

station.

왘 Stop immediately in a safe location or

as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly-V-belt.

If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an in- operative water pump which may re- sult 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. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness.

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Display symbol

Display messages Battery/Alternator Stop vehicle

Low voltage Start engine Malfunction Electrical consumers switched off

Backrest, right rear not locked Backrest, left rear not locked

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Possible cause/consequence The battery is malfunctioning. The electrohydraulic brake system re- quires electrical energy and therefore has only limited operation. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. The battery has insufficient voltage.

Possible solution 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so. Adjust driv- ing to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness.

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

왘 Start the engine (컄 page 50).

The consumer battery has insufficient voltage and can no longer supply the con- venience functions such as seat ventila- tion*. The rear seat backrest is not engaged.

The electrical consumers will come back online as soon as on-board voltage is suf- ficient.

왘 Adjust the rear seat backrest until it is

fully engaged in position.

The rear seat backrest is not engaged.

왘 Adjust the rear seat backrest until it is

fully engaged in position.

Display symbol

Display messages Brake wear Visit workshop

Possible cause/consequence The brake pads have reached their wear limit.

Reduced braking power Depress brake pedal fully

The electrohydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Consider- ably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph (90 km/h).

(USA only) (Canada only)

Reduced braking power Start engine

The battery has insufficient voltage and cannot supply sufficient power to the electrohydraulic brake system.

Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at

the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet.

Practical hints What to do if …

Possible solution 왘 Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet.

왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon

as possible.

왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away

by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizable objects.

왘 Call for Roadside Assistance. 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 50).

The message disappears when suffi- cient voltage is available.

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Display symbol (USA only) (Canada only)

Display messages Reduced braking power Visit workshop

Possible cause/consequence The electrohydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Consider- able brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased.

Service brake Visit workshop

Brake overheated Drive on, but with even greater care

There are malfunctions, but the electro- hydraulic brake system is operating nor- mally. The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the brakes.

Possible solution 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Adjust driving to be consistent with

reduced braking responsiveness.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible.

왘 Relieve the load on the brake system. 왘 Drive more smoothly and think ahead

to avoid unnecessary braking.

왘 When driving down slopes, shift into a lower gear to use the engine’s braking power (컄 page 191).

왘 Cautiously continue driving so that

the air stream will cool down the brakes.

Release parking brake

You are driving with the parking brake set.

왘 Release the parking brake

(컄 page 52).

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Display symbol (USA only) (Canada only)

Display messages Brake fluid Visit workshop

Possible cause/consequence There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.

Warning!

Driving with the message Brake fluid Visit workshop displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately.

If there is a malfunction in the electrohy- draulic brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.

A tow bar must be used if circumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground.

Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more infor- mation, refer to “Towing the vehicle” (컄 page 458). If the electrohydraulic brake system enters its emergency operation mode, the driver must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much fur- ther than normal to obtain braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is in- creased!

Practical hints What to do if …

Possible solution 왘 Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.

Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid res- ervoir 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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Display symbol ú ±

(USA only) (Canada only)

Display messages Engine Service

Coolant Check level

Possible cause/consequence There may be a malfunction in the: 앫 fuel injection system 앫 ignition system 앫 exhaust system 앫 fuel system 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.

Possible solution 왘 Have the measuring system checked

by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Add coolant (컄 page 321). 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat causing major en- gine damage.

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Display symbol Ï

Display messages Coolant Stop, engine off

Possible cause/consequence The coolant is too hot.

During severe operation conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).

The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Warning!

Driving when your engine is badly overheat- ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.