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AIR FILTER
CHANGE CARTRIDGE
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The air filter is clogged.
Have the air filter checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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AIRMATIC
STOP, CAR TOO LOW!
The vehicle is parked on an extremely
uneven surface.
Press the vehicle level control button
to select the raised vehicle level
(page 212).
The vehicle level control is malfunctioning.
Stop and press the vehicle level con-
trol button to select a higher vehicle
level (
page 212).
Do not turn steering wheel too far to
avoid damaging the front fenders.
Listen for scraping noises.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Visit a service center as soon as pos-
sible.
AIRMATIC
DRIVE CAREFULLY!
The capability of the AIRMATIC system is
restricted.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Visit a service center as soon as pos-
sible.
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ESP
MALFUNCTION!
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The ESP has detected a malfunction and
switched off.
The ABS may still be operational.
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 an accident.
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The ESP or the ESP display is malfunction-
ing.
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 an accident.
NOT AVAILABLE!
SEE OPER. MANUAL
The ESP was deactivated because the pow-
er supply has been interrupted. The ABS is
still operational.
With the vehicle stationary and the
engine 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 an accident.
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TIRE PRES. MONITOR
NOT ACTIVE
The tire inflation pressure monitor* is un-
able to monitor the tire pressure due to
the presence of several wheel sensors
in the vehicle.
excessive wheel sensor temperatures.
a nearby radio interference source.
unrecognized wheel sensors mounted.
Check the tire pressure at the next ser-
vice station.
TIRE PRES. MONITOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The tire inflation pressure monitor* is mal-
functioning.
Have the tire inflation pressure monitor*
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
A wheel without proper sensor was in-
stalled.
Check and correct tire pressure as re-
quired (
page 273).
Warning!
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Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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TIRE PRES.
CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!
One or more tires is rapidly deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrubt steering and braking maneu-
vers.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
TIRE PRES.
CHECK TIRES!
The tire pressure in one or more tires is al-
ready below the minimum value.
The tire pressure in one or more tires is
low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrubt steering and braking maneu-
vers.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
TIRE PRES., RF
CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!
The right front tire is rapidly deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrubt steering and braking maneu-
vers.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
TIRE PRES., RF
CHECK TIRES!
The right front tire pressure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire pressure.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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TIRE PRES., LF
CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!
The left front tire is rapidly deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneu-
vers.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
TIRE PRES., LF
CHECK TIRES!
The left front tire pressure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire pressure.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
TIRE PRES., RR
CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!
The right rear tire is rapidly deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrubt steering and braking maneu-
vers.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
TIRE PRES., RR
CHECK TIRES!
The right rear tire pressure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire pressure.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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TIRE PRES., LR
CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT!
The left rear tire is rapidly deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneu-
vers.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
TIRE PRES., LR
CHECK TIRES!
The left rear tire pressure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire pressure.
Change the wheel (
page 339).
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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TELE AID
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 Cen-
ter.
TELE AID BATTERY
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The emergency power battery for the Tele
Aid system is malfunctioning. If the vehicle
battery is also discharged, Tele Aid will not
be operational.
Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
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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
TRUNK OPEN!
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 271).
CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL
VISIT WORKSHOP!
Cruise control or Distronic* is malfunction-
ing.
Have cruise control or Distronic*
checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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ENTRY POSITION
DO NOT DRIVE!
Seat, mirrors and steering wheel have not
yet moved to their preset driving positions.
Wait until the seat, mirrors and steer-
ing wheel have moved to their driving
positions.
The message will disappear.
±
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION
VISIT WORKSHOP!
Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The following systems may have failed:
Coolant temperature display
Tachometer
Cruise control display
Have the electronic systems
checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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322 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?
Where will I find ...?First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the storage
space under the front passenger seat.
1Handle
2CoverRemoving the first aid kit
Pull handle 1 forward in the direction of
the arrow.
Fold cover2 downward.
Remove first aid kit.
Storing the first aid kit
Place first aid kit in the storage space.
Fold cover2 upward until it engages.Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage
bowl, spare wheel
The spare wheel, the vehicle tools, and the
luggage bowl are stored in the compart-
ment underneath the trunk floor.
1Jack
2Storage tray with vehicle tool kit
3Luggage bowl
4Spare wheel
Lift trunk floor cover and engage han-
dle in upper edge of trunk.
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.
