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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index LIGHTING SYSTEM
Line 1 Line 2 C*
3RD BRAKE LAMP
3
CHECK LAMPS! 2
ADD. TURN SIG LAMP, RH CHECK LAMPS! 2
ADD. TURN SIG LAMP, LH CHECK LAMPS! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1
BRAKE LAMP
2
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
BRAKE LAMP, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
BRAKE LAMP, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
LOW BEAM, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
LOW BEAM, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
VISIT WORKSHOP!
1
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 2
FRONT FOGLAMP, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
FRONT FOGLAMP, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
HIGH BEAM, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
HIGH BEAM, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
LICENSE PLATE, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
LICENSE PLATE, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
LIGHTS SWITCH OFF LAMPS! 1
LEFT FRT. PARK LAMP CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
1
RIGHT FRT. PARK LAMP CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
1
TURN SIGNAL F, L CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2 Line 1 Line 2 C*
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In t he c as e of bulb failur es in ce rtain lamp s, ot her lamps
will substitute. See page 328 for instructions on
replacing bulbs.
* C = Category, see page 272
LH: Left Hand; RH: Right Hand
F, L: Front, Left; F, R: Front, Right
R, L: Rear, Left; R, R: Rear, Right
FRT: Front
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. TURN SIGNAL F, R CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TURN SIGNAL R, L CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TURN SIGNAL R, R CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
REAR FOGLAMP CHECK LAMPS! 2
REAR FOGLAMP TURN OFF
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
REVERSE LAMP CHECK LAMPS! 2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, LF CHECK LAMPS! 2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, RF CHECK LAMPS!
TAIL LAMP, L CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TAIL LAMP, R CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2 Line 1 Line 2 C*
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index LAMP SENSOR
* C = Category, see page 272The 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 114. It will then be possible to switch the
headlamps on and off using the exterior lamp switch.
See page 129 for notes on the exterior lamp switch. DOOR
* C = Category, see page 272. Line 1 Line 2 C*
LAMP SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
DOOR OPEN! 1
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TRUNK OPEN
* C = Category, see page 272
Trunk=Tailgate
HOOD* C = Category, see page 272.See page 302 for hood.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TRUNK OPEN! 2
Line 1 Line 2 C*
HOOD OPEN! 2
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index TELEPHONE – FUNCTION
* C = Category, see page 272.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 272.
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
available.
See page 192 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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WA S H E R F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 272.
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 307 for instructions on topping up the washer
fluid.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL! 3
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* C = Category, see page 272.See page 56 for notes on the seat belts, and page 66 for
notes on the airbags.KEY
* C = Category, see page 272.
1 Key needs possibly to be replaced. Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESTRAINT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! 1
RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICELine 1 Line 2 C*
REPLACE KEY
1
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1
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FUEL RESERVE
* C = Category, see page 272.
UNDERVOLTAGE* C = Category, see page 272. Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESERVE FUEL VISIT FILLING STATION! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
UNDERVOLTAGE ENGINE ON! 1
UNDERVOLTAGE SWITCH CONSUMER OFF! 1
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