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LAMP SENSOR
* C = Category, see page 290The headlamps will be switched on automatically if the 
light sensor malfunctions.
The individual setting menu “LIGHTING”, “LIGHT 
CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE” can be set to “MANUAL”. 
See page 128. It will then be possible to switch the 
headlamps on and off using the exterior lamp switch. 
See page 143 for notes on the exterior lamp switch.  DOOR
* C = Category, see page 290.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
LAMP SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Line 1
Line 2C*
DOOR OPEN! 1
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TRUNK OPEN
* C = Category, see page 290
HOOD* C = Category, see page 290.See page 315 for hood.
Line 1
Line 2C*
TRUNK OPEN! 2
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HOOD OPEN! 2 
         
        
        
     
        
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TELEPHONE – FUNCTION
* C = Category, see page 290.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 290.
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 228 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 2C*
FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE! 3
Line 1Line 2C*
TELE AID VISIT WORKSHOP!
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WA S H E R  F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 290.
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 320 for instructions on topping up the washer 
fluid.
Line 1 Line 2C*
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RESTRAINT SYSTEM
* C = Category, see page 290.See page 62 for notes on the seat belts, and page 72 for 
notes on the airbags. KEY
* C = Category, see page 290.
1 Key needs possibly to be replaced.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESTRAINT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! 1Line 1
Line 2C*
REPLACE KEY
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VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
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FUEL RESERVE
* C = Category, see page 290.
UNDERVOLTAGE* C = Category, see page 290.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESERVE FUEL VISIT FILLING STATION! 2Line 1
Line 2C*
UNDERVOLTAGE ENGINE ON!1
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUST
* C = Category, see page 290.For locking the manual steering wheel adjustment, 
seepage87.Line 1 Line 2C*
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Adding engine oil
1 Oil dipstick 
2 Oil filler cap
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level 
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after 
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the 
oil pan. The engine oil level can be checked by either the oil 
dipstick or via the multifunction display in the 
instrument cluster.
Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil 
level. Fully insert dipstick in tube, and remove after 
three seconds to obtain accurate reading.
The oil level must be between the lower 
mark (min) and the upper mark (max) 
on the oil dipstick.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking 
level is approximately 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could 
cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
See malfunction and warning messages on page 290 if 
an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction 
display when the engine is running.
Note:
See page 141 for engine oil level indicator display.