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349 Operation
Vehicle care
Plastic and rubber parts
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution.
Instrument cluster and cup holders
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution.
Wipe with a cloth moistened in a luke-
warm solution.Hard plastic trim items
Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply
with light pressure.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thor-
oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz
approved Leather Care.
Carpets
Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet
and Fabric Care for cleaning the car-
pets.
!The vehicle should not be parked for an
extended period of time immediately
after it has been cleaned, especially not
after the wheel rims have been cleaned
with wheel rim cleaner. Wheel rim
cleaners can lead to increased corro-
sion of the brake disks and brake pads.
Therefore, the vehicle’s brake system
should always be warmed-up before it
is parked after cleaning.
When applying Mercedes-Benz ap-
proved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz
approved Wheel Care products, take
care not to spray them on the brake
discs.
!Do not use oil or wax on these parts.!To prevent scratches, do not use scour-
ing agents.
!To prevent scratches, do not use scour-
ing agents.
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352 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching on the igni-
tion, have the respective bulb checked and
replaced if necessary.Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
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The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while driving.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and has
switched off. The BAS and the ESP
® are also
switched off (see messages in multifunction
display).
The electro-hydraulic brake system is still
functioning normally but without the ABS
available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, oth-
er systems such as the Parktronic system*,
Distronic*, or the automatic transmission
may also be malfunctioning.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display (
page 363).
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts. The ABS has switched off.
The battery may not be sufficiently charged.
Switch off electrical consumers that
are currently not needed, e.g. seat
heating.
If necessary, have the generator and
battery checked.
When the voltage is above this value
again, the ABS is operational again.
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360 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
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Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS malfunction tell-
tale for the Advanced TPMS* illu-
minates continuously.
The Advanced TPMS* detects a loss of pres-
sure in at least one tire.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking
maneuvers. Observe the traffic situa-
tion around you.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display.
If the tire inflation pressure in the respec-
tive tire(s) has (have) been corrected, the
combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after few
minutes driving.
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Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS malfunction tell-
tale for the Advanced TPMS*
flashes for 60 seconds and then
stays illuminated.
There is a malfunction in the Advanced
TPMS*.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display.
Have the Advanced TPMS* checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
After the malfunction has been remedied
the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after few
minutes driving.
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363 Practical hints
What to do if …
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 147) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the
multifunction 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
using the reset button or buttonj,
k, è orÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel. They are then stored in the
vehicle status message memory
(
page 156). Remember that clearing a
message will only make the message
disappear. Clearing a message will not
correct the condition that caused the mes-
sage to appear.
Warning!
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All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed 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.
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365 Practical hints
What to do if …
Text messagesDisplay message
Possible cause/consequence
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 electro-hydraulic brake system
is still functioning normally but with-
out the ABS available.
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels
will lock during hard braking, reducing 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, reducing steering
capability.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
Cruise
control
Drive to workshop
Cruise control or Distronic* is mal-
functioning.
Have the cruise control or the Distronic*
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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368 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
ESP
Malfunction
Visit workshop
The ESP
® has detected a malfunc-
tion and switched off.
The ABS may not be operational.
The electro-hydraulic brake system
is still functioning normally but with-
out 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 electro-hydraulic brake system
is still functioning normally but with-
out 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 synchronize 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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370 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Please note:
Conven. functions
available again
On-board voltage is sufficient; the
consumers will switch on again.
Run Flat Indicator
inactive
Run Flat Indicator* is
malfunctioning.
Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Check tires
Then reactivate
Run Flat Indicator
There was a warning message about
a loss in the tire inflation pressure
and the Run Flat Indicator* has not
been reactivated yet.
Make sure that the correct tire inflation pres-
sure is set for each tire.
Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator*.
Run Flat Indicator
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The Run Flat Indicator* has been
switched off due to an error.
Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure
Check tires
The Run Flat Indicator* indicates
that the pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Ob-
serve the traffic situation around you.
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as
required (
page 313).
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 423).
Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator* after adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure values
(page 315).
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394 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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Caution
Tire defect
One or more tires are deflating.
The respective tire is shown in the
multifunction display.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
1Vehicles with TIREFIT*: Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.
Check tires
The tire pressure in one or more tires
is already below the minimum value.
The respective tire is shown in the
multifunction display.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Check and adjust tire pressure as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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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.