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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 Radar sen‐
sor 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.
The following functions are unavailable:
R Distronic Plus* (Y page 235)
R BAS PLUS* (Y page 49)
R Parking Guidance* (Y page 254)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* (Y page 52)
R Blind Spot Assist* (Y page 260)
X Drive on.
These functions are available again as soon as the vehicle
is far enough away from the radio telescope facility
(Y page 411). Run Flat
Indicator Check
tyre pres‐
sures
then
restart Vehicles with tyre pressure loss warning system: a tyre pres-
sure loss warning message has been displayed.
X
Set the correct tyre pressure for all tyres (Y page 298).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 299). Run Flat
Indicator inopera‐
tive Vehicles with tyre pressure loss warning system: the tyre
pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre pres‐
sure Check
tyres
G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with a tyre pressure loss warning system: the tyre
pressure loss warning system has detected a significant pres-
sure loss. A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Check the tyres.
X Correct the tyre pressure. If necessary, set the correct tyre
pressure ( Ypage 298).
X If necessary, repair any defective tyres or change the wheel
(Y page 373).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system once the tyre
pressure is correct (Y page 299). Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Tyre
press.
monitor currently
unavaila‐
ble
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor*: no sensor signals can
be received due to radio interference. The tyre pressure mon-
itor* is temporarily malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tyre pressure monitor* restarts automatically as soon
as the cause has been rectified. Tyre
press.
monitor inopera‐
tive
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor*: the tyre pressure
monitor* is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre
press.
monitor inopera‐
tive No
wheel sen‐
sors
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*: the wheels fitted do not
feature suitable tyre pressure sensors.
X
Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.
The tyre pressure monitor* is activated automatically after
driving for a few minutes. Please
correct tyre pres‐
sure(s)
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*: the pressure is insuffi-
cient in at least one of the tyres or the pressure difference
between the individual tyres is too great. A vehicle icon is
shown in the instrument cluster.
X
Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity. If neces-
sary, correct the tyre pressure (Y page 298).Check tyre(s)
G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*: the tyre pressure has
dropped significantly in one or more of the tyres. The wheel
position is displayed in the instrument cluster.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Repair the faulty tyre or replace the wheel (Y page 373).Caution, tyre
defect
G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*: the pressure has drop-
ped significantly in one or more of the tyres. The wheel posi-
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Repair the faulty tyre or replace the wheel (Y page 373).328
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions ¨ Stop vehi‐
cle Vehi‐
cle too
low
G
Risk of accident
The vehicle level control system* is malfunctioning.
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 Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions, and select a higher vehicle level.
The vehicle may be raised, depending on the type of mal-
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 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. ¨ 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 has reached the level required for driving. ¨ Malfunc‐
tion
G
Risk of accident
The AIRMATIC* function is restricted. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be affected.
X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6 Restraint
system
malfunc‐
tion Con‐
sult work‐
shop
G
Risk of injury
The restraint system is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 338
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions 4 Check
engine
oil level
when next
refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
X
Check the engine oil level ( Ypage 293).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs
topping up more often than usual. h Tyre pres‐
sure Cau‐
tion,
tyre
defect
G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with the tyre pressure monitor*: the pressure is
dropping rapidly in one or more of the tyres.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Repair the faulty tyre or replace the wheel (Y page 373).h Tyre pres‐
sure
Check
tyre(s)
G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*: the tyre pressure has
dropped significantly in one or more of the tyres.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Repair the faulty tyre or replace the wheel (Y page 373)._ Front
left seat
backrest
not locked
or
Front
right
seat back‐
rest not
locked
G
Risk of injury
The driver's or front passenger's seat backrest is not
engaged. The seat belt will have no effect.
X Engage the driver's seat or front passenger's seat backrest. C There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. 8 Reserve
fuel level The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range. The opera-
tion of the auxiliary heating
* can nolonger be guaranteed.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. ¥ Top up
washer
fluid The washer fluid level has sunk to about 1 litre.
X
Top up the windscreen washer fluid (Y page 295).348
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X XSolutions !
The red indicator
lamp for the
electric parking
brake flashes
and/or the yel-
low warning
lamp for the
electric parking
brake lights up. G
Risk of accident
The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or defec-
tive.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 316). J
The red brake
system warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running. A
warning tone
also sounds. G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 316).
Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rectify the fault. ;
The yellow
engine diagnos-
tics warning
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running. There may be a fault, for example:
R
in the engine management
R in the ignition system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine can
run in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. h
The yellow tyre
pressure moni-
tor* warning
lamp is on. G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure monitor* has detected a sudden or significant
pressure loss in at least one of the tyres.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as you do so.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 316). 354
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ger. If necessary, depress the brake pedal
with maximum force.
R you can no longer turn the key in the igni-
tion lock and, on vehicles with KEYLESS
GO*, pressing the start/stop button will
have no effect.
R the selector lever is locked in position P.
! Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
i On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*: pull the
start/stop button out (Y page 183) and use
the key with KEYLESS GO like the normal
key.
Disconnecting the battery X
Use the electric parking brake to secure the
vehicle and use the DIRECT SELECT lever
to set the transmission to P.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
X Open the bonnet.
X Remove the negative terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal.
X Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Disconnect the breather hose.
Removing the battery X
Loosen the brackets which hold the battery
in place and remove the battery. Fitting and connecting the battery
Fitting the battery X
Insert the battery into the battery case.
X Secure the battery with the bracket in the
battery case.
Reconnecting the battery !
Always reconnect the battery in the
sequence described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Connect the positive terminal clamp and
secure the cover.
X Connect the negative terminal clamp.
X Connect the breather hose. Make sure that
a cell cap is fitted between the battery and
the breather hose.
X Close the bonnet. Towing and tow-starting
Points to remember
G
Risk of accident
If you have the vehicle towed, you must use a
rigid towing bar if:
R the engine is not running.
R there is a brake system malfunction.
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
The power steering and the brake force boos-
ter do not work when the engine is not run-
ning. Greater braking force will then be
required and brake pedal travel will be longer.
If necessary, depress the brake pedal with full
force.
Before towing away, make sure that the steer-
ing can be moved and is not locked. 386
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Fitting the towing eye
Opening the covers The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are located
at the front and rear behind covers. X
Press cover :inwards on the marking in
the direction of the arrow.
X Take cover :off the opening.
Securing the towing eye X
Take the towing eye and the wheel wrench
from the vehicle tool kit (Y page 315).
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten it. Towing the vehicle
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported. !
Vehicles with 4MATIC* may not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised.
! The engine must be switched off (key in
ignition lock in position 0or position 1) if
the vehicle is being towed with the front
axle raised or if the parking brake is being
tested on a dynamometer. Otherwise,
intervention by ESP ®
could damage the
brake system.
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 182) in
the ignition lock.
i On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*: use the
key instead of the start-stop button.
X Move the DIRECT SELECT lever to the N
position. Removing the towing eye
X Take the wheel wrench from the vehicle
tool kit (Y page 315).
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn it anti-clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Replace the cover and press it until it
engages.
X Return the towing eye and the wheel
wrench to the vehicle tool kit. Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer coupling *can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it.
! Only secure the vehicle by the wheels or
wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such
as axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged. 388
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