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313 Malfunction and warning messages
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* C = Category, see page 297.
RL: rear left; FL: front left;
RR: rear right; FR: front right;
1 One or more tires def late rapidly or tire pressure is already below
minimum value. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. For reference on changing
wheels, see page 337.
2 The tire pressure on one or more tires is already below minimum
value. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. For reference on changing
wheels, see page 337.
3 For tire inflation pressure monitor, see page 150.4 Tire pressure in one or more tires is low. Check and correct tire
pressure, see page 345.
5 The tire pressure monitor cannot be activated with the engine
running. Turn off the engine and repeat activation, see page 151.
6 When the message appears after starting the engine, the tire
inflation pressure on all road wheels should be checked and
corrected according to the label affixed inside the fuel filler flap.
For tire inflation pressure, see page 345.
The tire inflation pressure monitor must be activated again after
the tire inflation pressure has been corrected, see page 151.
7 The tire inflation pressure monitor system is unable to monitor the
tire pressure due to the presence of several wheel electronics in
the vehicle (e.g. a deflated road wheel in the trunk), or nearby
radio interference source, or excessive wheel sensor temperatures,
or unrecognized wheel sensors mounted.
8 The tire inflation pressure monitor is defective or a wheel without
proper sensor was installed. Visit your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.Wa r n i n g !
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.
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CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO)
* C = Category, see page 297.1 Check battery of KEYLESS-GO-card, see page 366.
2 The KEYLESS-GO-card cannot be recognized by the running
engine (e.g. strong radio-frequency interference) or the card is not
in the vehicle.
Stop immediately and search for the KEYLESS-GO-card or continue
to operate the vehicle with the electronic key, otherwise the vehicle
cannot be centrally locked or the engine started again after the
engine stops automatically. See page 38.
3 The KEYLESS-GO-card was momentarily not recognized. If
message repeats, place card in a different position or continue to
operate the vehicle with the electronic key, see page 38.
4 A KEYLESS-GO-card left inside the vehicle has been recognized
while locking the vehicle from the outside, see page 38.
5 The message appears for a maximum 60 seconds each time the
driver’s door is opened, as long as no electronic key is in the
starter switch. The message appears regardless of the past
operation method (electronic key or KEYLESS-GO-card), see
page 38. Line 1Line 2C*
CHIP-CARD CHECK BATTERY!
1
2
CHIP-CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
2
1
CHIP-CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
3
2
CHIP-CARD STILL IN VEHICLE!
4
1
CHIP-CARD DO NOT FORGET!
5
1
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AABS (Antilock brake system) .......................................269
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................294
ACTIV E BODY CONTRO L -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 310
Active body control (ABC) ............................................275
Active body control (ABC) fluid level .........................332
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................395
Air distribution, manual ............................................... 169
Air volume, manual ....................................................... 169
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 88
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...........................................296
Airbags .............................................................................. 92
Front airbags ............................................................... 92
Side impact airbags .................................................... 95
Window curtain airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm system ............................................................. 62, 64
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ................... 247, 333, 393, 398
Antiglare night position ............................................... 106
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................................269
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................294
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 62Aquaplaning .................................................................. 244
Armrest, rear bench ....................................................... 195
Ashtrays ........................................................................... 196
Center console, front ................................................ 196
Rear seats ................................................................... 197
Audio systems .................................................................125
Cassette player ..........................................................127
CD player ....................................................................126
Radio ...........................................................................125
Automatic central locking ..............................................52
Automatic climate control ............................................ 164
Activated charcoal filter ...........................................172
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment .............................177
Air distribution, manual .......................................... 169
Air recirculation ........................................................ 171
Air volume, manual .................................................. 169
Basic setting ............................................................... 168
Defogging windows ...........................................170, 171
Defrosting ...................................................................170
Display and controls ................................................. 166
Dust filter ................................................................... 167
Economy mode ..........................................................173
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation .......................175
Rear window defroster ............................................. 176
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 31
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 36
Locking and unlocking
with KEYLESS-GO-card ......................................... 40
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 47
Remote control ............................................................ 28
Simultaneous use of electronic main key
and KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................... 44
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 45
Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ...........366
Changing wheels ...........................................................340
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp .....................................290
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................287
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................. 154
Via oil dipstick ........................................................... 331
Child restraint ............................................ 70, 82, 88, 102
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................. 374
Coat hooks ...................................................................... 192
COMAND, radio and telephone ...................................208
Combination switch ...................................................... 160
Consumer information ..................................................399
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............208
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 305
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................ 333
Checking .................................................................... 333
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 117
Coolants .......................................................................... 397
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 398
Courtesy lighting ........................................................... 185
Cruise control ................................................................ 250
CRUISE CONTROL -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 193
Rear bench armrest ................................................... 195
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Daytime running lamps ................................................ 158
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................ 248
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 298
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 298
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Cassette player .......................................................... 127
CD Player .................................................................... 126
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 133
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 124
FSS .............................................................................. 124
Individual settings .................................................... 138
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 136
Radio ........................................................................... 125
Telephone ................................................................... 128
Telephone — Incoming call ...................................... 131
Telephone — Redialing ............................................. 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
Tire inflation pressure monitor .............................. 124
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 124
Trip computer ............................................................ 134
Multifunction steering wheel ...................................... 120
NNavigation system .......................................................... 132
Night security illumination ......................................... 158
OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 290
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ..................................... 117
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ......................................................................47
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 200
Parcel net in trunk ......................................................... 199
Parking ........................................................................... 242
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 279
Parking brake .....................196, 227, 238, 242, 292, 340
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n
and warning messages ............................................ 302
Power assistance ........................................................... 240
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 50
Power head restraints, rear ............................................ 81
Power seats, front
Backrest ........................................................................72
Seat ventilation system ..............................................79
Power windows ...............................................................178
Blocking of rear side window operation ................ 180
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Express opening and closing .................................. 179
Opening and closing .................................................. 45
Synchronizing ........................................................... 180
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters .........................................................208
Rain sensor
See intermittent wiping ........................................... 161
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 177
Rear view mirror
Inside, automatic antiglare ..................................... 106
Rear view mirrors .......................................................... 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................ 106
Storing mirror positions .......................................... 106
Rear window defroster ...................................................176
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 186
Remote control ................................................................. 28
Battery replacement .................................................363
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 71Replacement keys
Obtaining ...................................................................... 31
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 354
Replacing wiper blades ................................................ 370
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 30
Reserve warning lamp
Fuel reserve warning ............................................... 293
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 174
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 210
Roof rack ......................................................................... 372
SSEAT BACKREST -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
SEAT BELT SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 308
Seat belts ........................................................................... 82
Fastening ......................................................................85
Operation ......................................................................86
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................83
Unfastening .................................................................. 86
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TTachometer ......................................................................119
Technical data ................................................................388
Electrical system ....................................................... 391
Main dimensions ......................................................392
Rims and tires ...........................................................389
Weights .......................................................................392
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 210
Emergency calls ........................................................ 211
Information ................................................................ 215
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 213
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 214
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 317
Telephone ........................................................................ 128
General notes ............................................................. 201
Incoming call ............................................................. 131
Redialing .................................................................... 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................309
Telephones and two-way radios ...................................208
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................209
Tire inflation pressure ..................................................345Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................... 150
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure ............. 150
TIRE PRESSURE -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Tire traction ................................................................... 244
Tires ................................................................................ 399
Driving instructions ................................................ 243
Rims and tires .......................................................... 389
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 338
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 345
Tire replacement ...................................................... 337
Winter driving instructions .................................... 247
Tow-away alarm ................................................................64
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 351
Transmission ................................................................. 229
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 249
Trip computer ................................................................. 134
Trip odometer ................................................................. 119
Trunk .................................................................................53
Opening ........................................................................37
Power closing assist .................................................... 50
Release switch ............................................................. 57
Release/close system ..................................................58
Trunk lid closing feature ...........................................55
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 371
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