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320 Malfunction and warning messages
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
* C = Category, see page 303.
1 The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil
level indicator on page 157.
2 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage.3 There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter. The
engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil level
indicator on page 157.
4 The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
Check the engine oil level immediately. See Engine oil level
indicator on page 157 and check the engine for visible leakage
(loss of oil).
It may be that there is water in the engine oil. Have the engine oil
checked.
5 The measuring system is malfunctioning.
When the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – CHECK LEVEL”
message appears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped
to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick.
When this occurs, the warning will first come on
intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops
further.
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest
service station where the engine oil should be topped to
the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored.
Extended driving with the symbol displayed could
result in serious engine damage that is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK LEVEL!
1
2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP, ENGINE OFF!
2
1
ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL
3
2
ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP!
4
2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP!
5
2
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321 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index SEAT BACKREST
* C = Category, see page 303.Line 1 Line 2 C*
SEAT BEACKREST, LEFT LOCK! 1
SEAT BEACKREST, RIGHT LOCK! 1
Wa r n i n g !
The seat belts provide protection only with the
backrest locked in place and, therefore, must be
locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not
drive the vehicle when the backrest is not locked in
place. If the warning message “SEAT BACKREST,
LEFT – LOCK!” or “SEAT BACKREST, RIGHT –
LOCK!” is displayed in the multifunction display,
then the respective backrest is not engaged in its
lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution
to an area which is in a safe distance from the
roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind
the backrest and fold the backrest all the way back
until it locks in place.The warning message is no longer displayed as
soon as the backrest is locked in place. If both
backrests are locked in place and the warning
message is still displayed, have the system checked
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.
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322 Malfunction and warning messages
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KEY
* C = Category, see page 303.
1 Key needs possibly to be replaced.
DOOR* C = Category, see page 303. Line 1 Line 2 C*
REPLACE KEY
1
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1
P54.30-2245-21
Line 1 Line 2 C*
DOOR OPEN! 2
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323 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index HOOD
* C = Category, see page 303.See page 334 for hood.TELE AID
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 216 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*
HOOD OPEN! 2
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TELE AID VISIT WORKSHOP!
1
1
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324 Malfunction and warning messages
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CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO)
* C = Category, see page 303.1 Check battery of KEYLESS-GO-card, see page 372.
2 The KEYLESS-GO-card cannot be recognized by the running
engine (e.g. strong radio-frequency interference) or the card is not
in the vehicle.
Stop immediately and search for the KEYLESS-GO-card or continue
to operate the vehicle with the electron ic key, ot her wis e the vehic le
cannot be centrally locked or the engine started again after the
engine stops automatically. See page 37.
3 The KEYLESS-GO-card was momentarily not recognized. If
message repeats, place card in a different position or continue to
operate the vehicle with the electronic key, see page 37.
4 A KEYLESS-GO-card left inside the vehicle has been recognized
while locking the vehicle from the outside, see page 37.
5 The message appears for a maximum 60 seconds each time the
driver’s door is opened, as long as no electronic key is in the
starter switch. The message appears regardless of the past
operation method (electronic key or KEYLESS-GO-card), see
page 37. Line 1 Line 2 C*
CHIP CARD CHECK BATTERY!
1
2
CHIP CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
2
1
CHIP CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
3
2
CHIP CARD STILL IN VEHICLE!
4
1
CHIP CARD DO NOT FORGET!
5
1
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325 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index SELECTOR LEVER (Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only)
Place selector lever in position “P”.
The message appears when attempting to turn off the
engine while the selector lever is in any other position
than “P”, see page 234.AIR CLEANER
* C = Category, see page 303.Line 1 Line 2 C*
REPLACE AIR CLEANER VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
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326 Malfunction and warning messages
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WA S H E R F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 303.
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 340 for instructions on topping up the washer
fluid.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL! 3
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327 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index DISTRONIC (DTR)
* C = Category, see page 303.1 Due to the presence of electro-magnetic radiation, the system is
presently unavailable. After a short period of time try to activate
the system again.
2 Distronic is automatically switched off.
Distronic sensor in hood grille needs cleaning, see page 384.
3 The display or the system is malfunctioning.
4 Distronic is non operational.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
DISTRONIC
EXTERNAL MALFUNCTION!
1
REACTIVATE! 2
DISTRONIC MALFUNCTION
CLEAN SENSOR!
2
SEE OWNER’S MAN. 2
DISTRONIC VISIT WORKSHOP!
3
2
SPEEDTRONIC VISIT WORKSHOP!
4
2
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