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333 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
#
The battery is no longer
charging. Possible causes:
alternator malfunctioning
broken poly-V-belt
Do not forget that the brake
system requires electrical
energy and may be operating
with restricted capability.
Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the
pedal travel is longer. The stop-
ping distance is increased. If
necessary, apply full pressure
to the brake pedal.
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location and
check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise, the engine will
overheat due to an inoperative water pump which
may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is in order:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center imme-
diately. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced
braking responsiveness.
Read and observe additional messages in the
multifunction display.
The starter battery has been
charged with a battery charger
or jump started.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
There is a malfunction in the
electronic system.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
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341 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
•
Coolant
Stop car,
switch engine off.
The coolant is too hot.
Among other possible causes,
the poly-V-belt could be
broken.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Turn off the engine.
Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise, the engine will over-
heat due to an inoperative water pump which may result
in damage to the engine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
Wait for the message to disappear before restarting the
engine.
Doing otherwise could result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War-
ranty.
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366 Practical hintsFlat tireTwo-part sticker1Sticker for instrument cluster
2Sticker for wheel
Attach sticker part1 where it will be
easily seen by the driver on the instru-
ment cluster.
Attach sticker part2 to the damaged
tire (close to the valve).1TIREFIT container
2Flap
3Notch
4Electrical plug
5Air hose
6Flange
Open flap 2 on the electric air pump.
Pull plug4 and air hose5 out of the
pump housing.
Warning!
G
Take care not to allow the contents of
TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes or
clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled,
swallowed or absorbed through the skin -
causes skin, eye and respiratory irritation.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT,
change clothing as soon as possible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult a
physician immediately.Warning!
G
Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children.
If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Consult a physician immediately.
Keep away from open flame or heat source.
i
If sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You can
then peel it off.
If you get sealant on your clothing, have it dry-
cleaned as soon as possible.
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413 Index
Vehicle status messages 128, 319
Distance to empty 140
Distance to empty (range), Trip
computer 140
Door
Control panel 34
Entry lamps 112
Handle, Inside 34
Handle, Outside 39
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 39, 98
Message in the multifunction
display 353
Opening from inside/outside 39,
101
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Unlocking in an emergency 358
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 287
Drinking and driving 235
Driving 45, 50
Abroad 244
Hints, Electro-hydraulic brake
system 89
Hydroplaning 241In winter 242
Instructions 45, 235
Problems 54
Safety systems 82
Systems 205
Through standing water 243
Tips, Automatic transmission 173
Driving safety systems 82
ABS 82
BAS 84
Electro-hydraulic brake system 87
Electronic traction system 86
ESP
®
84
Driving systems
Cruise control 205
Dust cover 229
E
Electric air pump 356
Electrical fuses 376
Electrical outlet see Power outletElectrical system, Technical data 390
Electro-hydraulic brake system 82, 87,
406
Activation 88
Deactivation 89
Driving hints 89
Emergency operating mode 88
Messages in the multifunction
display 334
Self-check 89, 339
Warning lamp 87
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
911 166
Tele Aid 216
Emergency operations
Automatic transmission (Limp-Home
Mode) 180
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 104
Unlocking the vehicle 357
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
