2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 Page 14

285 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care IndexIn t he case of bulb failures in certain lamps, ot her lamps
will substitute. See page 326 for instructions on
replacing bulbs.
* C = Category, see page 274
1 The display or the system is malfunctioning.
2 The brake lamps are switching on after a delay or are permanently
on – visit workshop immediately.
3 The brake lamp comprises several light emitting diodes. The
warning message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.
4 Other bulbs will be brought into use as replacements when certain
lamps blow. REAR FOGLAMP SWITCH OFF
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
REVERSE LIGHT, L CHECK LAMP! 2
REVERSE LIGHT, R CHECK LAMP! 2
TAIL LIGHT, L CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TAIL LIGHT, R CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
SIDELIGHT, L CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
SIDELIGHT, R CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2 Line 1 Line 2 C*

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LIGHT SENSOR
* C = Category, see page 274The headlamps will be switched on automatically if the
light sensor malfunctions.
The “LIGHTING” setting menu can be set to “MANUAL”
in the individual settings. See page 117. It will then be
possible to switch the headlamps on and off using the
exterior lamp switch. See page 130 for notes on the
exterior lamp switch. DOOR
* C = Category, see page 274. Line 1 Line 2 C*
LIGHT SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
DOOR OPEN! 1

287 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index TRUNK OPEN
* C = Category, see page 274
HOOD* C = Category, see page 274.See page 297 for hood.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TRUNK OPEN! 2
Line 1 Line 2 C*
ENGINE HOOD OPEN! 2

288 Malfunction and warning messages
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TELEPHONE – FUNCTION
* C = Category, see page 274.The display appears if button í or ì on the
multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone.TELE AID
* C = Category, see page 274.
1 The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response; automatic
and manual emergency, roadside assistance and information. With
this message displayed, one or more functions may not be
avai lable.
See page 220 for notes on the Tele Aid.If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE! 3
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TE L E A I D V I S I T WO R KS H O P !
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1

289 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index WA S H E R F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 274.
When this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approximately
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir
should be refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB
Windshield washer concentrate and water or the
concentrate and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent / antifreeze, depending on
ambient temperature, at the next opportunity. The
reservoir for the windshield and headlamp washer
systems is located in the engine compartment.
See windshield and headlamp washer system on
page 302 for instructions on topping up the washer
fluid.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL! 3

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RESTRAINT SYSTEM
* C = Category, see page 274.See page 55 for notes on the seat belts, and page 65 for
notes on the airbags.KEY
* C = Category, see page 274.
1 Key needs possibly to be replaced. Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESTRAINT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! 1Line 1 Line 2 C*
REPLACE KEY
1
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1

291 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index FUEL RESERVE
* C = Category, see page 274.
UNDERVOLTAGE* C = Category, see page 274. Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESERVE FUEL VISIT FILLING STATION! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
UNDERVOLTAGE ENGINE ON! 1
UNDERVOLTAGE CONSUMER DEFECTIVE! 1

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STEERING WH. ADJUST
* C = Category, see page 274.For locking the manual steering wheel adjustment,
seepage77.ENTRANCE POSITION
* C = Category, see page 274.Wait until the seat and steering wheel have moved to
their driving positions. The display will clear when they
have done so.
See also page 41 for easy-entry/exit feature.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
STEERING WH. AD JU ST LOCK! 1
Line 1 Line 2 C*
ENTRANCE POSITION DO NOT DRIVE! 1