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cluster display Practical hints Car care IndexIn the case of bulb failures in certain lamps, other lamps
will substitute. See page 345 for instructions on
replacing bulbs.
* C = Category, see page 290
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!
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TAIL LIGHT, R CHECK LAMP! SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
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SIDELIGHT, L CHECK LAMP! SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
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SIDELIGHT, R CHECK LAMP! SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
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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!
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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
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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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