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Vehicle status messages in the multi-function display
Warning and malfunction messages ap-
pear in the multifunction display located in
the instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messag-
es are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(page 145) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the mul-
tifunction display in red color.Certain messages of high priority cannot
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (
page 24) or
buttonj, k, è orÿ on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and mes-
sages of less immediate priority can be
cleared from the multifunction display us-
ing the reset button or buttonj, k,
è orÿ on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel. They are then stored in the vehi-
cle status message memory (
page 153).
Remember that clearing a message will
only make the message disappear. Clear-
ing a message will not correct the condi-
tion that caused the message to appear.
Warning!
G
All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated, ad-
dressed as soon as possible at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property dam-
age or personal injury.Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
Contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Text messagesDisplay
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
ABS
Malfunction
Visit workshop
The ABS has detected a malfunction
and has switched off.
The ESP and the BAS are also deac-
tivated.
The SBC brake system is still func-
tioning normally but without the ABS
available.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels will lock during hard braking, reduc-
ing steering capability.
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.
Display malfunction
Visit workshop
The ABS or the ABS display is mal-
functioning.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels will lock during hard braking, reduc-
ing steering capability.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.
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Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
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.
unavailable
See Operator’s Manual
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.
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.
!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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Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
H
Tire pres.
Please rectify
The pressure is too low in one or more
tires.
Check and correct tire inflation pressure as
required (
page 322).
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 425).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
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.
Check the tire.
Check and correct the tire pressure as re-
quired.
If necessary change the wheel (
page 425).
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
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
H
Caution
Tire pres., RL
The left rear tire 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 425).
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 adjust the tire inflation pressure.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 425).
Caution
Tire pres., RR
The right rear tire 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 425).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
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
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
H
Tire pressure, RR
Check tire
The right rear tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire.
Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 425).
Caution
Tire pres., FL
The left front tire 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 425).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, FL
Check tire
The left front tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 425).
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
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
H
Caution
Tire pres., FR
The right front tire 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 425).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, FR
Check tire
The right front tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tire.
Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure.
If necessary change the wheel (
page 425).
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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Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
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.
Ê
Trunk open
This message will appear whenever the
trunk lid is open.
Close the trunk lid.
W
Washer fluid,
please refill
The fluid level has dropped to about
1/3
of total reservoir capacity.
Add washer fluid (
page 310).
