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227 Contents – Instrument cluster display
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Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator 
lamps in the 
instrument cluster  ....................228
On-board diagnostic system 
Check engine malfunction 
indicator lamp .............................228
Brake warning lamp  ..................229
Supplemental restraint 
system (SRS) 
indicator lamp .............................230
Fuel reserve and fuel cap 
placement warning  ....................230
Electronic stability program 
(ESP) — warning lamp  ............... 231
BAS/ESP malfunction 
indicator lamp ............................. 231ABS malfunction 
indicator lamp  ............................ 231
Telescoping steering column – 
indicator lamp  ............................ 232
Seat belt warning lamp ............. 232
Malfunction and indicator lamps 
in the center console  ............... 232
AIRBAG OFF 
indicator lamp  ............................ 232
Malfunction and warning 
messages in the 
multifunction display  .............. 233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 
(engine control unit)  ................. 234
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 
(several systems)  ....................... 234
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR  .......... 235
ABS-SYSTEM  .............................. 236
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 236BRAKE LINING WEAR  ..............237
BRAKE FLUID .............................237
PARKING BRAKE  .......................238
ENGINE FAN  ...............................238
COOLANT 
(coolant level)  .............................239
COOLANT TEMP. 
(coolant temperature)  ................240
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................... 241
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................242
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ...........242
ENGINE OIL LEVEL  ...................243
ELEC. STABIL. PROGRAM. 
(Electronic stability 
program)  ......................................244
REMOVE KEY  .............................244
WASHER FLUID  .........................245
TELE AID  .....................................246 
     
        
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235 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index BATTERY/ALTERNATORThis message indicates a malfunction which must be 
repaired immediately.
It may indicate that the poly-V-belt has broken. Should 
this condition occur, the poly-V-belt must be replaced 
before continuing to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the 
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump 
which may result in damage to the engine.
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.
Line 1 Line 2
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP!
OVERVOLTAGE V ISIT WORKS HOP !
UNDERVOLTAGE CONSUMER DEFECTIVE! 
     
        
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3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control systemLayout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pump
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley 
7Power steering pump
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