Where will I find...?
...........................314
Display messages ............................. 316
Troubleshooting ................................ 349
Locking/unlocking in an emer-
gency ................................................. 365
Replacing batteries (key, remote
control, etc.) ...................................... 367
Changing bulbs ................................. 369
Replacing the wiper blades ..............372
Flat tyre ............................................. 373
Battery ............................................... 382
Towing and tow-starting ..................386
Fuses .................................................. 389 313Practical advice
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Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is secured on the inside
of the boot lid. X
Turn lever ;90° in the direction of the
arrow.
X Remove warning triangle :.
Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;up to form a triangle
and lock them at the top using press-
stud :. First-aid kit
i Check the expiry date of the first-aid kit
annually, and replace the contents when
necessary. The first-aid kit is located in the luggage net
on the right-hand side at the rear of the boot. X
Release retainer strap :.
X Remove first-aid kit ;from the luggage
net. Fire extinguisher*
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every one or two
years. Otherwise, it may fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements in all coun-
tries concerned.
The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment under the driver's seat. 314
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X
Pull handle :upwards.
X Pull cover ;forwards in the direction of
the arrow.
X Remove the fire extinguisher from the
stowage compartment. Vehicle tool kit and jack
The vehicle tool kit and the jack are located
under the boot floor. 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 achieve
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 if a door or the
boot lid is opened or closed) and you could be
seriously injured.
i When using the jack, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 373).
X Fold up the front part of the boot floor
(Y page 280). Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Electric air pump
; Folding wheel chock
= Jack
? TIREFIT kit
A Vehicle tool kit
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel* :
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
; Fastening element
= Vehicle tool kit, jack, folding chock
X Turn fastening element ;anti-clockwise.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
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Vehicles with a spare wheel*
:
Spare wheel
; Fastening element
= Vehicle tool kit, jack, folding chock
X Turn fastening element ;anti-clockwise.
X Remove spare wheel :.
Setting up the folding wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves as an
additional measure for securing the vehicle
against rolling away, e.g. when a wheel is
being changed. X
Fold both plates :upwards.
X Fold out lower plate ;.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
the openings in base plate =. Display messages
Notes
G
Risk of accident
The on-board computer detects and shows
messages or warnings from certain systems
only. You should therefore make sure your
vehicle is operating safely at all times. Other-
wise, you may cause an accident.
Certain display messages are accompanied
by a warning tone or a continuous tone.
The display messages in the multi-function
display are white, yellow or red. Red display
messages have the highest priority.
Please respond in accordance with the dis-
play messages and follow the additional
notes in this Owner's Manual. G
Risk of accident
If the instrument cluster or the multi-function
display fails, it can no longer show any display
messages.
You will not then be able to see information
about the vehicle status, such as speed, out-
side temperature, warning and indicator
lamps, display messages or the failure of sys-
tems. Handling characteristics may be affec-
ted. Adjust your driving style and speed
accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please
observe the instructions provided for HOLD
(Y page 245) and parking (Y page 204).
Calling up display messages The on-board computer stores certain display
messages which can be called up later.316
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Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X
Using =or; select the Service
menu.
If there are display messages, the multi-
function display shows, e.g. 2 messages.
X Using 9or: select the entry, e.g.
2 messages.
X Confirm with a.
X Using :or9 scroll through the dis-
play messages. Hiding display messages You cannot hide display messages of the
highest priority. The multi-function display
will continue to show these display messages
until their cause has been remedied.
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X
Press aor% to hide the display
message.
The following tables contain all the display
messages. Text messages
G
Risk of accident and injury
The operating safety of your vehicle may be affected if service work is carried out incorrectly.
You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the safety systems may
no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do.
Always have service work performed at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions 120 km/h Maximum
speed
exceeded
The maximum speed has been exceeded
37
.
X Drive more slowly. ABC Malfunc‐
tion Stop
vehicle The vehicle level is too low.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions.
After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the
display message disappears. The vehicle is leaking oil.
The display message is shown continuously in the display.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under
any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ABC (Active Body Control) is malfunctioning.
The display message is shown continuously in the display.
X
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
X Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
wing or the tyres could be damaged when you drive on.
X Listen for scraping sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ABC Vehicle
rising
Please
wait
briefly The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary.
X
Remain stationary.
X Wait until the display message disappears.
The vehicle level is set. ABC Malfunc‐
tion ABC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling character-
istics may be affected.
X
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Auxiliary
battery malfunc‐
tion
(white dis-
play mes-
sage) The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no lon-
ger being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 37
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Auxiliary
battery malfunc‐
tion
(red display
message) The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is dis-
charged. If there is a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical
system, you may not be able to change the transmission posi-
tion.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under
any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC - - - kmh
An activation condition for Distronic* is not fulfilled.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to D.
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store
the speed.
X Switch on ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program). The system is outside the operating temperature range.
X
Wait until the system is in the operating temperature range. DISTRONIC override
Distronic* is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions DISTRONIC currently
unavaila‐
ble See
Owner's
Manual
Distronic* is deactivated and is temporarily inoperative if:
R
the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty.
R its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due
to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R the radar sensor system has not detected any vehicles or
stationary objects, e.g. road signs, for a long time.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
Distronic* becomes available again and the display message
disappears when:
R the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving.
R the system detects that the sensors are fully available
again.
R the system is within the operating temperature range.
If the display message continues to be shown:
X Clean the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille
(Y page 310).
X Restart the engine. DISTRONIC inopera‐
tive
Distronic* is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC
and SPEED‐
TRONIC inopera‐
tive
Distronic* and Speedtronic are faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC
PLUS deactiva‐
ted
autom.
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
Vehicles with a navigation system*: the vehicle is close to a
radio-telescope facility and, therefore, must not transmit any
radar signals. The radar sensor system has switched off auto-
matically. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Drive on.
Distronic Plus* is available again as soon as the vehicle is
far enough away from the radio telescope facility
(Y page 411). 320
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