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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 351 for instructions on
replacing bulbs.
* C = Category, see page 293
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 LAMPS! 2
REVERSE LIGHT, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
TAIL LIGHT, L CHECK LAMPS!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TAIL LIGHT, R CHECK LAMPS!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
SIDELIGHT, L CHECK LAMPS!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
SIDELIGHT, R CHECK LAMPS!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2 Line 1 Line 2 C*
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LAMP SENSOR
* C = Category, see page 293The 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
s witch t he he ad lamp s on and of f us ing t he ex te rior lamp
switch. See page 143 for notes on the exterior lamp
switch. DOOR
* C = Category, see page 293. Line 1 Line 2 C*
LAMP SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
DOOR OPEN! 1
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index TRUNK OPEN
* C = Category, see page 293
HOOD* C = Category, see page 293.See page 318 for hood.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TRUNK OPEN! 2
Line 1 Line 2 C*
HOOD OPEN! 2
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TELEPHONE – FUNCTION
* C = Category, see page 293.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 293.
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 234 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 !
1
1
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index WA S H E R F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 293.
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 323 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 293.See page 63 for notes on the seat belts, and page 73 for
notes on the airbags.KEY
* C = Category, see page 293.
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
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311 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index FUEL RESERVE
* C = Category, see page 293.
UNDERVOLTAGE* C = Category, see page 293. 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 WHEEL ADJUST
* C = Category, see page 293.For locking the manual steering wheel adjustment,
seepage88.Line 1 Line 2 C*
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST LOCK! 1
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