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•Differential
overheatedThe differential oil is too hot.Stop your vehicle immediately in a safe location. 
Do not drive any further.
Apply the parking brake (page 55).
Wait until the instrument cluster display has cleared.
Otherwise you could damage the rear differential.
!The differential warning should not be 
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol 
displayed could result in serious rear differential 
damage that is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 
         
        
        
     
        
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±Visit
workshopCertain electronic systems are 
unable to relay information to 
the control system. The follow-
ing systems may have failed:
Coolant temperature gauge
Tachometer
Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Fuel system
malfunction
Visit
workshopThe fuel cooling system is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 
immediately.
:Engine oil pressure
Visit
workshopThere is no oil in the engine. 
There is a danger of engine 
damage.Stop your vehicle immediately in a safe location.
Switch off the engine.
Do not drive any further.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 
immediately.
!The engine oil level warning should not be 
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol 
displayed could result in serious engine damage 
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 
Limited Warranty. 
         
        
        
     
        
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AReserve fuelThe fuel level has fallen into the 
reserve range.Refuel at the next gas station (page 247).
Fuel cap
openA loss of pressure has been 
detected in the fuel system. 
The fuel cap may not be closed 
properly or the fuel system may 
be leaky.Check the fuel cap (page 247).
If it is not closed properly:
Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:
Have the fuel system checked by an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center.
ìTel 
Enter PINYou have not yet entered your 
PIN in you telephone.Enter the PIN for your SIM card.
IRemove
keyYou have forgotten to remove 
the SmartKey.Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Replace
keyNo additional code available for 
the SmartKey.Have the SmartKey checked. Contact an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center. 
         
        
        
     
        
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.3rd brake lampThe high mounted brake lamp 
is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Brake lamp
left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only 
appear if a critical number of 
LEDs have blown.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Brake lamp
right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right brake lamp is mal-
functioning. This message will 
only appear if a critical number 
of LEDs have blown.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Front foglamp
leftThe left front fog lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Front foglamp
rightThe right front fog lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Rear foglamp
leftThe left rear fog lamp is 
malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
High beam
leftThe left high beam lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
High beam
rightThe right high beam lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible. 
         
        
        
     
        
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.Turn signal
left mirrorThe turn signal in the left exteri-
or rear view mirror is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only 
appear if all LEDs have stopped 
working.Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Turn signal
right mirrorThe turn signal in the right exte-
rior rear view mirror is 
malfunctioning. This message 
will only appear if all LEDs have 
stopped working.Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
License plate
lamp - leftThe left license plate lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
License plate
lamp - rightThe right license plate lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
AUTO light
inoperativeThe light sensor is malfunction-
ing. The headlamps switch on 
automatically.In the control system, set lamp operation to manual 
mode (
page 134).
Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 
immediately. 
         
        
        
     
        
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.Low beam
leftThe left low beam lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Low beam
rightThe right low beam lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Marker lamp
front leftThe front left side marker lamp 
is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
front rightThe front right side marker 
lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
rear leftThe rear left side marker lamp 
is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
rear rightThe rear right side marker lamp 
is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
front left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left front parking lamp is 
malfunctioning. An auxiliary 
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Parking lamp
front right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right front parking lamp is 
malfunctioning. An auxiliary 
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible. 
         
        
        
     
        
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.Reverse lamp
rightThe right backup lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Reverse lamp
leftThe left backup lamp is 
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Tail lamp
left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only 
appear if a critical number of 
LEDs have blown.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Tail lamp
right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only 
appear if a critical number of 
LEDs have blown.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Turn off
lightsYou have removed the Smart-
Key from the starter switch, 
opened the driver’s door and 
left the exterior lamps on. Switch off the headlamps.
Turn off lights
or
remove keyThe exterior lamp switch is set 
to U and you have forgotten 
to take out the SmartKey. The 
parking lamps remain switched 
on.Switch off the headlamps.
or
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 
         
        
        
     
        
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.Turn signal
front left
Auxiliary bulb onT h e  l e f t  f r o n t  t u r n  s i g n a l  l a m p  i s  
malfunctioning. An auxiliary 
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Turn signal
front right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right front turn signal lamp 
is malfunctioning. An auxiliary 
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Turn signal
rear left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left rear turn signal lamp is 
malfunctioning. An auxiliary 
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Turn signal
rear right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right rear turn signal lamp 
is malfunctioning. An auxiliary 
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.