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BATTERY CHARGE
VISIT WORKSHOP
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
alternator malfunctioning
broken poly-V-belt
Do not forget that the brake system re-
quires electrical energy and may be oper-
ating with restricted capability.
Considerably greater brake pedal force is
required and the stopping distance is
longer.
Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative
water pump which may result in damage
to the engine. Notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
Drive immediately to the nearest autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driv-
ing to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.
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RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE
You are driving with the parking brake en-
gaged.
Release the parking brake (
page 50).
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
VISIT WORKSHOP
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
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BRAKE FLUID
VISIT WORKSHOP
There is insufficient brake fluid in the res-
ervoir.
Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and no-
tify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve
the problem.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of accident.
Warning!
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Driving with this message displayed can re-
sult in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately. Don’t add brake fluid
before checking the brake system. Overfill-
ing the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and
the brake fluid catching fire. You can be se-
riously burned.
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks.
!Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet.
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KEY
NOT RECOGNIZED
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.
Change the position of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the vehicle.
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in
the starter switch if necessary.
KEY
STILL IN VEHICLE
A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the
vehicle was recognized while locking the
vehicle from the outside.
Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
out of the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
The KEYLESS-GO* system is malfunction-
ing.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
SEAT BACKREST, LEFT
LOCK!
The passenger seat backrest is not en-
gaged.
Fold back and push the seat backrest un-
til the seat cushion and seat backrest au-
dibly engage into the driving position.
SEAT BACKREST, RIGHT
LOCK!
The driver seat backrest is not engaged.
Fold back and push the seat backrest un-
til the seat cushion and seat backrest au-
dibly engage into the driving position.
.
3RD BRAKE LIGHT
CHECK LIGHT
The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
STOP LAMP
VISIT WORKSHOP
Brake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
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BRAKE LIGHT LEFT
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The left brake lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
BRAKE LIGHT RIGHT
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right brake lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
VISIT WORKSHOP
The display for the lamps or the system is
malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
FRONT FOGLAMP, LEFT
CHECK LIGHT
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
FRONT FOGLAMP, RIGHT
CHECK LIGHT
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
HIGH BEAM, LEFT
CHECK LIGHT
The left high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
HIGH BEAM, RIGHT
CHECK LIGHT
The right high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LICENSE PLATE L, L
CHECK LIGHT
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LICENSE PLATE L, R
CHECK LIGHT
The right license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
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TIRE PRES.
CAUTION, TIRE PRES.
One or more tires are deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneu-
vers. Observe the traffic situation around
you
Change the damaged wheel
(page 381).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
TIRE PRES.
CHECK TIRES!
The pressure has fallen significantly in
one or more tires.
TIRE PRESSURE
PLEASE CORRECT
The pressure is too low in one or more
tires.
Check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required (
page 294).
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., LF
CAUTION, TIRE PRES.
The left front tire is deflating.
Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the
traffic situation around you.
Change the wheel (
page 381).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
TIRE PRES., LF
CHECK TIRES!
The left front tire inflation pressure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check and correct the tire inflation pres-
sure (
page 294).
If necessary, change the wheel
(page 381).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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., RF
CAUTION, TIRE PRES.
The right front tire is deflating.
Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the
traffic situation around you.
Change the wheel (
page 381).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
TIRE PRES., RF
CHECK TIRES!
The right front tire inflation pressure is
low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check and correct the tire inflation pres-
sure (
page 294).
If necessary, change the wheel
(page 381).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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 PRES.
The left rear tire is deflating.
Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the
traffic situation around you.
Change the wheel (
page 381).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
TIRE PRES., LR
CHECK TIRES!
The left rear tire inflation pressure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check and correct the tire inflation pres-
sure (
page 294).
If necessary, change the wheel
(page 381).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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.
