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ESP
Malfunction
Visit workshop
The ESP has detected a malfunction
and switched off.
The ABS may not be operational.
The SBC brake system is still func-
tioning normally but without the ESP
available.
Continue driving with added caution.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.
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The ESP is deactivated because the
power supply was interrupted.
The SBC brake system is still func-
tioning normally but without the ESP
available.
Synchronize the ESP. With the vehicle sta-
tionary, turn the steering wheel completely
to the left and then to the right to synchro-
nize 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 increases
the risk of accident.
!When synchronizing the ESP, make
sure you can turn the steering wheel in
both directions as far as it will go with-
out the wheels hitting any objects, e.g.
a road curb.
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H
Caution
Tire pressure
One or more tires is deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Ob-
serve the traffic situation around you.
Change the wheel (
page 419).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or
replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Tire pres.
Check tire
The tire inflation pressure in one or
more tires is already below the mini-
mum value.
The tire inflation pressure in one or
more tires is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Observe the traffic situation around you.
Check the tires.
Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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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H
Caution
Tire pres., RL
The left rear tire is deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Observe the traffic situation around you.
Change the wheel (
page 419).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or
replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Tire pressure, RL
Check tire
The left rear tire inflation pressure is
low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire.
Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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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H
Caution
Tire pres., RR
The right rear tire is deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Observe the traffic situation around you.
Change the wheel (
page 419).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or
replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Tire pressure, RR
Check tire
The right rear tire inflation pressure is
low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire.
Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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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H
Caution
Tire pres., FL
The left front tire is deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Observe the traffic situation around you.
Change the wheel (
page 419).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or
replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Tire pressure, FL
Check tire
The left front tire inflation pressure is
low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire.
Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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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Caution
Tire pres., FR
The right front tire is deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Observe the traffic situation around you.
Change the wheel (
page 419).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or
replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Tire pressure, FR
Check tire
The right front tire inflation pressure
is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire.
Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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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t
Function
unavailable
This display appears if button t or
s on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
&
Tailgate open
This message will appear whenever the
tailgate is open.
Close the tailgate.
W
Washer fluid,
please refill
The fluid level has dropped to about
1/3
of total reservoir capacity.
Add washer fluid (
page 306).
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@
Vehicle rising
Your vehicle is adjusting to your level se-
lection.
Leveling cancelled
The “Raised” level setting is canceled at
vehicle speeds of over 75 mph
(120 km / h).
Reactivate the “Raised” level setting.
Stop, car too low
The vehicle level control is malfunction-
ing.
Avoid excessive steering input. The fend-
er or tires could otherwise be damaged.
Listen for scraping noises. Do not drive
faster than 50 mph (80 km / h).
Drive to the side of the road and se-
lect a higher vehicle level. Depending
on the type of malfunction, this may
raise the vehicle’s level.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
Visit workshop
The system is functional only to a limited
extent.
The system display or the system is mal-
functioning.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km / h).
Have the vehicle checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
