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2 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Brake wear
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Brake wear The brake pads/linings have reached
their wear limit. X
Have the brake pads/linings replaced as soon
as possible at a qualified specialist workshop .3 Check brake fluid
level
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir. In addition, the
3 warning lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster. X
Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Do not continue driving under any circumstan-
ces .
X Consult the nearest qualified specialist work -
shop.
X Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rec -
tify the malfunction. Î 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Release park.
brake
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Release parkin
g
brake You are driving with the parking brake on.
A warning tone also sounds. X
Release the parking brake. Practical advice
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3 EBV, ABS, ESP inop-
erative See Own-
er's Manual
G
Risk of accident
EBV, ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE–SAFE ®
*, hill
start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilisatio n
are unavailable due to a malfunction. In
addition, the vwarning lamp in th e
instrument cluster lights up and a warnin g
tone sounds.
The brake system continues to functio n
normally, but without the functions listed
above . X
Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately. ñ Clean the fuel fil-
ter X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. D 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Stop vehicl
e
Engine off
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Coolant Stop vehi-
cle Switch engine
off The coolant is too hot. In addition, the
D
warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up and a warning tone sounds. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait until the display message disappears
before restarting the engine. There is other-
wise a risk of engine damage.
X Observe the coolant temperature gauge.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a quali-
fied specialist workshop immediately. Practical advice
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D 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Stop vehicl
e
Engine off
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Coolant Stop vehi-
cle Switch engine
off The poly-V-belt may have torn. A warning
tone also sounds. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Check the poly-V-belt .
X If it is not damaged :do not start the engin e
again until the display message goes out. Ther e
is otherwise a risk of engine damage.
X If it has torn: do not drive on. Contact th e
nearest qualified specialist workshop .D The radiator's electric fan has failed. X
If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †
you can continue driving to the nearest quali-
fied specialist workshop .
X In doing so, avoid heavy loads on the engine
(e.g. driving in mountainous terrain) and stop-
and-go driving. H Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low. X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning
notes (Y page 209).
X Have the coolant system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop if the coolant needs top-
ping up more often than usual .Practical advice
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. 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Left-hand tail
lamp
or
Right-hand tail
lamp
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Left-hand tail
lamp
or
Right-hand tail
lamp The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is
faulty. X
Replace the bulb as soon as possibl e
( Y page 305). . 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Switch off lights
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Switch off lights You did not switch off the lights whe
n
leaving the vehicle. A warning tone also
sounds. X
Turn the light switch to M. Practical advice
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. Switch off lights
or remove key The light switch is set to the
*position
or the daytime driving lights are switched
on and you have not removed the key. The
side lamps remain switched on. A warning
tone also sounds. X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or
X Turn the light switch to M. ò 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Replace air
cleane
r
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Replace air
cleane r The engine air filter must be replaced. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. N 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Check eng. oil
level
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Check eng. oil lev.
when next refuel
-
ling The engine oil level has dropped to a crit-
ical level. X
Check the engine oil level (Y page 208 )and top
up the engine oil if necessary .
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine
oil needs topping up more often than usual . Practical advice
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I 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Change batter
y
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Change key batter -
ies The KEYLESS GO* key batteries are dis-
charged. X
Change the batteries (Y page 304). I Key not detected
The KEYLESS GO key* is not detected
while the engine is running because it is
not inside the vehicle or because of strong
radio interference. A warning tone also
sounds.
Once the engine is switched off, you will
no longer be able to lock the vehicle cen-
trally or start the engine. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Locate the KEYLESS GO key* or operate the
vehicle using the key in the ignition lock. I Key not detected
The KEYLESS GO* key cannot be detec-
ted. X
Change the location of the KEYLESS GO key*
within the vehicle .
X Operate the vehicle using the key in the ignition
lock if necessary. Practical advice
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I 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Key still in vehi-
cle
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Key still in vehi-
cle
The KEYLESS GO key* was detected in the
vehicle when you attempted to lock the
vehicle. X
Remove the KEYLESS GO key* from the vehi-
cle . I 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
You need a new key
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Replace key The key no longer functions. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. I Key does not belong
to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition
lock. X
Use the correct key. I Close doors to lock
vehicle Not all doors were closed as you attemp-
ted to lock the vehicle. A warning tone
also sounds. X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again . Practical advice
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I 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Insert key
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Remove starting
button, then
insert key
KEYLESS GO* has malfunctioned or is
faulty. A warning tone also sounds. X
Pull out the KEYLESS GO* button from the igni-
tion lock (Y page 86).
X Start your vehicle using the KEYLESS GO* key
in the ignition lock. ? Rear left seat
backrest not
locked
or
Rear right seat
backrest not
locked The rear seat backrest is not engaged on
the left-hand or right-hand side. A warning
tone also sounds. X
Fully engage the rear seat backrest
(Y page 186). Practical advice
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