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Warning triangle, first-aid kit and
vehicle tool kit
G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed.
You must use axle stands if you are carrying
out work on the vehicle.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay.
Otherwise, the jack will not be able to ach-
ieve its load-bearing capacity due to the
restricted height.
Do not start the engine at any time while a
wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise
the vehicle as described, it could slip off the
jack (e.g. if the engine is started or a door
or the tailgate is opened or closed) and you
could be seriously injured.
i Check the expiry date of the first-aid kit
annually, and replace the contents when
necessary. i
When using the jack, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 243).
Long-wheelbase station wagon Warning triangle
The warning triangle is attached to the under-
side of the rear bench seat.
1
Warning triangle
2 Tabs
X Release tabs 2.
X Remove warning triangle 1. 1
Press-stud
2 Side reflectors
3 Leg
X To set up: fold feet1down and out to the
side.
X Pull side reflectors 2upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
upper press-stud 1. Practical advice
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Display
messages 200 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Ê Close boot lid The luggage compartment door is open. X
Close the luggage compartment door. Y G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with an anti-theft alarm sys-
tem*: you are driving with the bonnet
open. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic con-
ditions as you do so.
X Close the bonnet. ± One or more electronic systems are
unable to deliver information to the on-
board computer. The following systems
may have failed:
R
coolant temperature gauge
R rev counter
R cruise control or Speedtronic display X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Ï The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty. X
If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †,
you can continue driving to the nearest quali-
fied specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine (e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain) and stop-and-go driving. Practical advice
* optional
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messages 201Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
# The battery is not being charged. Possible
ca
uses are:
R a faulty alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics X
Stop immediately and safely when traffic con-
ditions allow and check the poly-V-belt.
X If it has torn: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X If it is not damaged: have the vehicle checked
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. # The battery voltage is too low. X
Start the engine.
X Switch off consumers that are not required. 2 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. 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. 3 Electronic brake
force distribution
Consult workshop G
Risk of accident
Electronic brake force distribution has
been switched off due to a malfunction.
BAS is also inoperative.
The brake system is still available with
complete brake boosting effect. X
Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately. Practical advice
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messages 203Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Ï Coolant Stop car
Turn eng. off The coolant is too hot. X
Stop the vehicle. Pa y attention to traffic con-
ditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait until the message disappears before
restarting the engine. Otherwise, there is a risk
of engine damage.
X Observe the coolant temperature gauge.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a quali-
fied specialist workshop immediately. Ï Coolant Stop car
Turn eng. off The poly-V-belt may have torn. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic con-
ditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If it has torn: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X If it is not damaged: do not start the engine
again until the message disappears. Other-
wise, there is a risk of engine damage. B Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low. X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning
notes before doing so (Y page 161).
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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messages 207Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. Reversing lamp The reversing lamp is fa
ulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 235). . Tail lamp left
Back-up bulb on
or
Tail lamp right
Back-up bulb on The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is
faulty. Another lamp has taken over its
function. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 235). ò Replace air
cleaner The engine air filter must be replaced. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. N Check eng. oil
level when next
refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to a crit-
ical level. X
Check the engine oil level (Y page 159) 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. N Engine oil level
Stop car Turn eng.
off There is insufficient oil in the engine.
There is a danger of engine damage. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic con-
ditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Top up the engine oil and check the level
(Y page 159). N Engine oil level
Consult workshop You have added too much engine oil.
There is a risk of damaging the engine or
catalytic converter. X
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the
specified level. Observe the legal require-
ments. N Engine oil level
Consult workshop There is water in the engine oil. X
Have the engine oil checked. Practical advice
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messages 208 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
N Engine oil level
Consult workshop The engine oil level has dropped to a crit-
ical level. X
Check the engine oil level (Y page 159) 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. N Cannot measure
engine oil level The measuring system is faulty. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. I Replace key The key no longer functions. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ( Lock driver's seat
or
Lock front-pass.
seat The seat backrest is not engaged. X
Push the backrest back until it engages. Ñ Cr. control and
SPEED-TRONIC inop-
erative Speedtronic and cruise control are
unavailable. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 4 Reserve fuel level The fuel level has fallen below the reserve
range. The operation of the auxiliary heat-
ing* can no longer be guaranteed. X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. t Telephone Enter
PIN
or
TEL PIN? You have not yet logged on to your mobile
phone*. X
Enter the PIN for the SIM card. Practical advice
* optional
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Troubleshooting
212 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
-
Theyellow ABS warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running. G
Risk of accident
ABS has been deactivated due to
a malfunction. ESP ®
, BAS and the
tyre pressure monitor* are there-
fore also deactivated.
The brake system continues to
function normally, but without
electronic support. Therefore,
the wheels could lock if you brake
hard.
If the ABS control unit is faulty,
there is also a possibility of mal-
functions in other systems, such
as the ultrasonic reversing aid ®
,
the navigation system ®
or the
automatic transmission. X
Drive on carefully.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 194).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Practical advice
* optional
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Troubleshooting
213Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
-
Theyellow ABS warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running. G
Risk of accident
ABS has been deactivated due to
undervoltage. It is possible that
the battery is not being charged.
Therefore, the following systems
are, for example, also deactiva-
ted: ESP ®
, BAS, 4ETS and the tyre
pressure monitor*.
The brake system continues to
function normally, but without
electronic support. The wheels
could therefore lock if you brake
hard. X
Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting, etc.
ABS will be available again as soon as the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem voltage increases.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 194). You have engaged the differential
locks. X
Disengage the differential locks.
Subsequently ABS is reactivated. v
The yellow ESP ®
warning
lamp flashes while the
vehicle is in motion. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, ABS or traction control has
intervened because at least one
wheel has reached its grip limit
and is threatening to spin or lock. X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull-
ing away.
X Release the accelerator pedal while you are driving.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
Exceptions: (Y page 48) Practical advice
* optional
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