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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
Line 1Line 2C*
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!
1
1
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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*
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL!3
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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
1
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1
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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
UNDERVOLTAGE CONSUMER DEFECTIVE! 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*
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST LOCK! 1
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit...................................... 310
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 311
Fuses ................................................ 311
Hood ................................................. 315
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 317
Adding engine oil........................... 318
Coolant level ................................... 319 Adding coolant............................ 319
Windshield and headlamp washer system ........................... 320
Spare wheel, storage compartment.............................. 321 Vehicle tools and air pump .......... 322
Vehicle jack .................................... 323
Wheels ............................................ 324
Tire replacement........................ 324
Rotating wheels ......................... 325
Spare wheel .................................... 326
Changing wheels ........................... 327
Inflating the collapsible
spare tire ..................................... 333
Storing spare wheel in
wheel well ................................... 334
Tire inflation pressure ................. 335
Battery............................................. 336
Jump starting.................................. 338 Towing the vehicle......................... 341
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................... 344
Exterior lamps ................................ 345
Replacing bulbs .......................... 345
Changing batteries in the electronic main key .................. 351
Synchronizing remote
control .......................................... 353
Emergency engine shut-down ..... 353
Fuel filler flap, manual release ... 354
Replacing wiper blade insert ....... 356
Roof rack ......................................... 357
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