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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.
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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Brake wear
Visit workshop
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected at the intervals specified in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
T
Reduced braking power
Depress brake
pedal fully
The SBC brake system is in emergency
operation mode. Considerably greater
brake pedal force is required and the
stopping distance is increased.
The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph
(90 km / h).
Do not drive any further.
Stop the vehicle and notify an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking the wheels with wheel
chocks or other sizable objects.
Call for Roadside Assistance.
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Reduced braking power
Start engine
The battery has insufficient voltage and
cannot supply sufficient power to the
SBC brake system.
Start the engine.
The message disappears when suffi-
cient voltage is available.
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Brake fluid
Visit workshop
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir.
Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and
notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Do not add brake fluid! This
will not solve the problem.
Warning!
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Driving while these messages are displayed
can result in an accident. Have your brake
system checked immediately.
If there is a malfunction in the SBC brake
system, we recommend that the vehicle be
transported with all wheels off the ground
using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly
equipment.
A tow bar must be used if circumstances do
not permit the use of the recommended
towing methods and the vehicle requires
towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is only permissible for distances
u p t o 3 0 m i l e s ( 5 0 k m ) a n d a t a s p e e d n o t t o
exceed 30 mph (50 km / h). For more infor-
mation, refer to “Towing the vehicle”
(page 439).
If the SBC brake system enters its emergen-
cy operation mode, the driver must apply
significantly greater brake pedal pressure
and depress the pedal much further than
normal to obtain braking effect. If neces-
sary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal.
Brakes may only be applied to the front
wheels. Stopping distance is increased!
Do not add brake fluid before checking the
brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid res-
ervoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot
engine parts and the brake fluid catching
fire. You can be seriously 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
inspected by a qualified technician at
the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet.
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Tire pres. monitor
reactivated
The tire pressure monitoring system is
using the current pressure values as the
basis for monitoring.
Tire pressure
displayed only
after driving
a few mins.
The tire inflation pressure is being
checked.
Tire pres. monitor
temporarily
unavailable
The tire pressure monitoring system* is
unable to monitor the tire inflation pres-
sure due to
the presence of several wheel sensors
in the vehicle.
excessive wheel sensor tempera-
tures.
a nearby radio interference source.
unrecognized wheel sensors mount-
ed.
Remove any extra wheel sensors from
the vehicle.
As soon as the causes of the malfunction
have been removed, the tire pressure
monitoring system automatically be-
comes active again.
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
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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Tire pres. monitor
reactivated
The tire pressure monitoring system is
using the current pressure values as the
basis for monitoring.
Tire pressure
displayed only
after driving
a few mins.
The tire inflation pressure is being
checked.
Tire pres. monitor
temporarily
unavailable
The tire pressure monitoring system* is
unable to monitor the tire inflation pres-
sure due to
the presence of several wheel sensors
in the vehicle.
excessive wheel sensor tempera-
tures.
a nearby radio interference source.
unrecognized wheel sensors mount-
ed.
Remove any extra wheel sensors from
the vehicle.
As soon as the causes of the malfunction
have been removed, the tire pressure
monitoring system automatically be-
comes active again.
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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Reactivate
tire pres. monitor
after corr. pres.
There was a tire pressure warning mes-
sage.
The yellow warning lamp for the tire pres-
sure monitoring system comes on and
you have not reactivated the system
since the last tire pressure warning mes-
sage.
Reactivate the tire pressure monitor-
ing system after correcting the tire
pressure values (
page 324).
Tire pres. monitor
deactivated
Drive to workshop
The tire pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning.
A wheel without proper sensor was in-
stalled.
Have the tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Change the wheel (
page 425).
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.
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!
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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
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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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.
