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Display
messages 24
6 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Left windowbag
malfunc-
tion:wksh
p
or
Right windowbag
malfunc-
tion:wkshp The left-hand or right-hand windowbag is
faulty. The
=warning lamp also light s
up in the instrument cluster. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise ctrl.
/
LIM inoperative Cr. control and
SPEEDTRONIC inop-
erative
Cruise control* and Speedtronic* are
inoperative. A warning tone also sounds. X
Have Speedtronic* and cruise control*
checked at a qualified specialist workshop .Cruise control
- - - km/h Cruise control
- - - km/h
A condition for activating cruise control*
has not been met. You have tried to store
a speed below 30 km/h, for example.
A
warning tone also sounds. X
If conditions permit, drive faster than
30 km/h and store the speed.
X Check the conditions for activating cruise con-
trol*:
R
ESP ®
must be activated .
R The parking brake must be released.
R In vehicles with automatic transmission*,
the selector lever must be in position D. Practical advice
* optional
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Display
messages 27
4 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
= 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
R.cent.malf.
-
Workshop-
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Rear centre mal-
function Consult
workshop The rear centre SRS (Supplemental
Restraint System) is faulty. The
=
warning lamp also lights up in the instru-
ment cluster. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. = Left windowbag
malfunction Con-
sult workshop
or
Right windowbag
malfunction Con-
sult workshop The left-hand or right-hand windowbag is
faulty. The
=warning lamp also light s
up in the instrument cluster. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. W 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Reserve fuel level
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Reserve fuel level The level of fuel has fallen below the
reserve range
. X
Refuel at the nearest filling station .Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
27
7 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The indicator lamp in the
2
button on the Thermatic/
Thermotronic *control panel is on
or flashes when you press the
button. The cooling system can-
not be switched on. The cooling system is losing
refrigerant
. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The rear-window heating has
switched itself off prematurely or
cannot be switched on. There is insufficient voltage
because too many consumers are
switched on. X
Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps ,
interior lighting, etc .
The rear-window heating will automatically switch back on as soon
as there is sufficient voltage again. Vehicles with automatic child
seat recognition on the front-
passenger seat*:
The
5/ indicator lamp on
the centre console is lit. A special Mercedes-Benz child
seat with automatic child seat
recognition has been fitted to the
front-passenger seat. The front-
passenger airbag has therefore
been disabled. Practical advice
* optional
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Troubleshooting
29
5 Windows
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
A side window will not close
. An object has become trapped
between the window and the door
frame. X
Remove the object(s).
X Close the side window. There are objects in the window
guide rail which are preventing
the window from being raised. X
Remove the obstacles.
X Close the side window. You cannot see the cause. X
Close the side window with increased force or without the anti-
entrapment function (Y page 111). Mirrors
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
An exterior mirror has been
pushed out of position
. Vehicles with exterior mirrors that cannot be folded in/out electri-
cally:
X Push the mirror into the correct position manually.
Vehicles with exterior mirrors that can be folded in/out electrically*:
X Press the mirror-folding button* (Y page 94) repeatedly until you
hear a distinct click .
The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the mirror
as usual (Y page 94). Practical advice
* optional
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Flat tyre
313Rear window wiper blade (Estate)
Removin g G
Risk of injury
The wiper arm could be set in motion and
injure you if the windscreen wipers are
switched on.
Remove the key from the ignition lock
before replacing the wiper blade. 1
Wiper arm
2 Wiper blade
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the rear win-
dow until it engages . X
Position wiper blade 2at a right angle to
wiper arm 1.
X Hold wiper arm 1and press wiper
blade 2in the direction of the arrow until
it releases .
X Remove wiper blade 2.
Fitting X
Slide the new wiper blade 2onto wiper
arm 1.
X Hold wiper arm 1and press wiper blade
2 in the opposite direction to the arrow
until it engages.
X Make sure that wiper blade 2is seated
correctly.
X Position wiper blade 2parallel to wiper
arm 1and fold it back onto the rear win-
dow. Flat tyre
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 235 )
R a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel*
R a spare wheel* (Y page 235 )
R the MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem* (Y page 323 ) Preparing the vehicle
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOE tyres.
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic
as possible on solid, non-slippery, level
ground .
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps .
X Firmly depress the parking brake.
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
Vehicles with manual transmission X
Shift to either first or reverse gear. Practical advice
* optiona l
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