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Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and 
indicator lamps in the 
instrument cluster  ....................226
On-board diagnostic system 
Check engine malfunction 
indicator lamp .............................226
Brake warning lamp  ..................227
Supplemental restraint system 
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................228
Fuel reserve and fuel cap 
placement warning  ....................228
Electronic stability program 
(ESP) — warning lamp  ...............229
BAS/ESP malfunction 
indicator lamp .............................229
ABS malfunction 
indicator lamp .............................229
Telescoping steering column – 
indicator lamp .............................230
Seat belt warning lamp  .............230Malfunction and 
indicator lamps in the 
center console  ........................... 231
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp  .... 231
Malfunction and 
warning messages in the 
multifunction display  .............. 232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 
(engine control unit)  ................. 233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 
(several systems)  ....................... 233
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR  .......... 234
ABS-SYSTEM  .............................. 235
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 235
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............. 236
BRAKE FLUID  ............................ 236
PARKING BRAKE  ....................... 237
ENGINE FAN ............................... 237
COOLANT 
(coolant level)  ............................. 238
COOLANT TEMP. 
(coolant temperature)  ............... 239LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................240
LIGHT SENSOR ........................... 241
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ........... 241
ENGINE OIL LEVEL  ...................242
ELEC. STABIL. PROGRAM. 
(Electronic stability 
program)  ......................................243
REMOVE KEY  .............................243
WASHER FLUID  .........................244
TELE AID  .....................................245
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BATTERY/ALTERNATORThis message indicates a malfunction which must be 
repaired immediately.
It may indicate that the poly-V-belt has broken. Should 
this condition occur, the poly-V-belt must be replaced 
before continuing to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the 
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump 
which may result in damage to the engine.
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message 
displayed.
Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is 
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Line 1 Line 2
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP!
OVERVOLTAGE VISIT WORKSHOP!
UNDERVOLTAGE CONSUMER DEFECTIVE!
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3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control systemLayout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pump
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley 
7Power steering pump
6
5
7
3
4
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
KKeys, changing battery  ................................................. 283
Keys, vehicle  ..................................................................... 24LLamps, exterior  .............................................................. 275
Fog lamps  ....................................................................116
Headlamp, adjusting  ................................................280
Headlamps  ...................... 116, 240, 241, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam  .......................................... 119, 277
Parking lamp  ..................................................... 116, 277
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 275
Side marker lamp, front  ........................................... 279
Standing lamp  ................................................... 116, 277
Taillamp assemblies  ......................................... 116, 278
Turn signal lamp  ............................................... 119, 277
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 300
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction 
and warning messages  ............................................ 241
Lighter  ............................................................................. 159
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction 
and warning messages  ............................................ 240
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission)  ............. 201
Loading instructions  ..................................................... 162Locking and unlocking .................................................... 29
Low engine coolant level warning  .............................. 238
MMaintenance  ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamps 
in the instrument cluster  ........................................ 226
Malfunction and warning messages  .......................... 232
ABS-SYSTEM  ............................................................. 235
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR  ......................................... 234
BRAKE ASSIST  ......................................................... 235
BRAKE FLUID  ........................................................... 236
BRAKE LINING WEAR  ............................................ 236
COOLANT (coolant level)  ........................................ 238
COOLANT TEMP. 
(coolant temperature)  ......................................... 239
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 
(engine control unit) ........................................... 233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 
(several systems)  ................................................. 233
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR.  ............................................ 243
ENGINE FAN  ............................................................. 237
ENGINE OIL LEVEL  ................................................. 242
LIGHT SENSOR .......................................................... 241
LIGHTING SYSTEM  .................................................. 240
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