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ESP
Defective!
Visit workshop!
The ESP is deactivated because of a mal-
function or interrupted power supply. The
ABS may still be operational.
With the vehicle stationary and the en-
gine running, turn the steering wheel
completely to the left and then to the
right to synchronize the ESP.
If the ESP message does not go out:
Continue driving with added caution.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accident.
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Engine oil level
Stop, engine off!
There is no oil in the engine. There is a
danger of engine damage.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as
soon as possible.
Turn off the engine.
Add engine oil.
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Engine oil – Visit workshop!
message appears while the engine is run-
ning and at operating temperature, the en-
gine 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.
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Engine oil level
Reduce oil level!
You have added too much engine oil.
There is a risk of damaging the engine or
the catalytic converter.
Have oil siphoned. Observe all legal re-
quirements with respect to its dispos-
al.
Engine oil
Visit workshop!
The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level.
Check the engine oil level
(page 254) and add oil as required.
If you must add engine oil frequently,
have the engine checked for possible
leaks.
There is water in the oil.
Have the oil checked.
Engine oil level
Visit workshop!
The measuring system is malfunctioning.
Have the measuring system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.!The engine oil level warnings should
not be ignored. Extended driving with
the symbol displayed could result in se-
rious engine damage that is not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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Reserve fuel
The fuel level has dropped below the re-
serve mark.
Refuel at the next gas station
(page 251).
Y
Hood open!
You are driving with the hood open.
Close the hood (
page 254).
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Remove key
You have forgotten to remove the key.
Remove the key from the starter
switch.
Replace key!
No additional code available for SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
.
Lamp sensor
Visit workshop!
The lamp sensor is malfunctioning. The
headlamps switch on automatically.
In the control system, set lamp opera-
tion to manual (
page 129).
Switch on headlamps using the exteri-
or lamp switch.
Low beam, left
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Low beam, right
The right low beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Display defective!
Visit workshop!
The display for the lamps or the system is
malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal rear left
Substitute lamp on!
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal rear right
Substitute lamp on!
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
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Turn signal in
left mirror
The left turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only ap-
pear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.
Have the LEDs replaced as soon as
possible.
Side marker lamp,
front left
T h e f r o n t l e f t s i d e m a r k e r l a m p i s m a l f u n c-
tioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Side marker lamp
front right
The front right side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal in
right mirror
The right turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only ap-
pear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.
Have the LEDs replaced as soon as
possible.
Turn signal front left
Substitute lamp on!
The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal front right
Substitute lamp on!
The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Stop lamp
Visit workshop!
Stop lamp illumination is delayed or lamp
is permanently on.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn off lamps!
Lamps have been turned on although the
key in the starter switch is in position 0.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Stop lamp, left
The left brake lamp is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Stop lamp, right
The right brake lamp is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
3rd stop lamp
The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
High beam, left
The left high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam, right
The right high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate lamp.
left
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate lamp,
right
The right license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Front foglamp, left
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Front foglamp, right
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Back- up lamp, left
The left backup lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
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Back- up lamp, right
The right backup lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Tail lamp, left
Substitute lamp on!
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
backup bulb is being used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Tail lamp, right
Substitute lamp on!
The right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
backup bulb is being used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Parking lamp,
front left
Substitute lamp on
The left parking lamps are malfunctioning.
A backup bulb is being used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Parking lamp,
front right
Substitute lamp on
The right parking lamps are malfunction-
ing. A backup bulb is being used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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only)
Parking brake
release brake!
You are driving with the parking brake set.
Release the parking brake
(page 45).
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Seat belt system
Visit workshop
The seat belt system is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Front passenger
seat belt
Please fasten belt!
The display reminds you and your passen-
gers to fasten seat belts.
Fasten the seat belts.
Driver’s seat belt
Fasten seat belt!
The display reminds you and your passen-
gers to fasten seat belts.
Fasten the seat belts.
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Steering oil
Visit workshop!
The steering gear oil level is too low.
There is a danger of steering gear dam-
age.
Have the system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is
too low, the steering power assistance could
fail. Much greater effort will then be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
Do not add steering oil without checking the
steering system.
Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system
checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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L
defective
Visit workshop!
One or more main functions of the Tele
Aid system are malfunctioning.
Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tele Aid battery
Visit workshop!
The emergency power battery for the Tele
Aid system is malfunctioning. If the vehi-
cle battery is also dead, Tele Aid will not
be operational.
Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Function
Not available
This display appears if button
ì
or
í
on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
Ê
Close trunk lid!
This message will appear whenever the
trunk lid is open.
Close the trunk lid.
W
Washer fluid
Check level
The fluid level has dropped to about
1/3 of
total reservoir capacity.
Add washer fluid (
page 259).
