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removed without putting other road users
at risk
R maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead and drive with particular care
R carefully apply the brakes at the end of a
trip and immediately after commencing a
new trip,
so that salt residues are removed
from the brake disc
Brake service !
The brake fluid level in the reservoir may
be too

low if the red brake warning lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on while the
engine is running and an acoustic warning
sounds. Observe additional messages in
the multifunction display that may appear.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may
be the reason for low brake fluid in the
reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected
immediately. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only install brake pads and use brake fluid
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. G
Warning!
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can

be degraded to an extent that safe
braking is substantially impaired. This could
result in an accident.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC:
Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC:
Because the ESC operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0
or 1

) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer.
Active braking action through the ESC may
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Vehicles without 4MATIC:
Because the ESC operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer or when the vehicle is being
towed with one axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESC may
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If your brake system is only subjected to
moderate loads, you should occasionally test
the effectiveness of the brakes by applying
above-normal braking pressure at higher
speeds. This will also enhance the grip of the
brake pads. G
Warning!
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers.
Refer to the description of the Brake Assist
System (BAS) ( Y page 57) or BAS PLUS
(Y page 57). Driving instructions
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Cleaning the windows and the wiper
blades
!
The windshield wipers must be in a
vertical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could otherwise
damage the hood.
Never open
the hood when the wiper arms
are folded forward.
X Make sure the hood is fully closed.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn combination switch to wiper setting
° (Y page 280).
X With wiper arms in vertical position, switch
off the ignition. G
Warning!
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch before
cleaning the windshield and/or the wiper
blades. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make
sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status 0. Otherwise, the wiper motor could
suddenly turn on and cause injury.
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
X Fold the wiper arms forward until they snap
into place.
X Clean the windshield and the wiper blade
inserts with a clean cloth and mild
detergent solution.
X Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild window
cleaning solution on all outside and inside
glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is
recommended.
! Fold the

windshield wiper arms back onto
the windshield before turning the SmartKey
in the starter switch or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could
crack the windshield.
! To clean the window interior, do not use
a dry

cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners
containing solvents. Do not touch the
inside of the windows with hard objects
such as an ice scraper or ring. Doing so may
damage the windows.
Light alloy wheels If possible, clean wheels once a week.
X
Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care,
a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of
water for cleaning the light alloy wheels.
! Only use acid-free cleaning materials.
Acid may cause corrosion or damage the
clear coat.
! The vehicle should not be parked for an
extended period of time immediately after
it has

been cleaned. This applies especially
after the wheel rims have been cleaned
with wheel rim cleaner. Wheel rim cleaners
can lead to increased corrosion of the
brake disks and brake pads. Non-approved
wheel cleaners may also damage the wheel
paint if the vehicle is not driven after
cleaning.
Therefore, the vehicle’s brake system
should always be warmed-up before it is
parked after cleaning. Drive your vehicle for
several minutes to allow the brakes to dry.
When applying Mercedes-Benz approved
Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved
Wheel Care products, take care not to
spray them on the brake disks. 408
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Warning!
If the 42 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front
passenger seat
even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use
the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Driving systems Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle You have started driving although the vehicle level is still too
low.
The vehicle is being raised. The ABC message goes out after
a few seconds.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.
You may then drive off. ABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle The vehicle is losing oil.
The ABC message appears continuously.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Call Roadside Assistance.
or
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle The ABC is malfunctioning.
The ABC message appears continuously.
X
Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the
front fenders.
X Listen for scraping noises.
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. ABC Malfunctio
n The capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair
handling.
X
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsDISTRONIC
PLUS Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
Manual The DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily unavailable.
The DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated because:
R
the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty
R its function is impaired as a result of heavy precipitation
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative due to
electromagnetic interference near television and radio
transmitter stations, toll stations, speed measuring
systems, etc.
R the radar sensors do not sense any other vehicles or
objects, i.e. road sign or similar to this, for a long time
R the system is out of the operating temperature range
R the battery voltage is insufficient
X If necessary, clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the
radiator grille (Y
page 406).
X Restart the vehicle.
X Try activating the DISTRONIC PLUS again later.
X Wait until the system is within the operating temperature
range or the battery recovers.
The DISTRONIC PLUS becomes operational again without the
engine being restarted when:
R dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off while driving (e.g.
slush or snow)
R the system recognizes full sensor availability (due to
lessening rain or the road surface drying)
R the message in the multifunction display disappears DISTRONIC
PLUS Inoperativ
e The DISTRONIC PLUS is malfunctioning.
The BAS PLUS and the PRE-SAFE
®
Brake are also not
available.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. DISTRONIC
PLUS Override You have accelerated. The DISTRONIC PLUS has switched off.
X
Stop accelerating. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsService
Required Do Not
Shift
Gears The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the
current transmission position because of a malfunction.
If the automatic transmission is in drive position D:
X
Without shifting the automatic transmission out of drive
position D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the automatic transmission is set to position neutral
position N, reverse gear R or park position P:
X Do not drive.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance. Only
Shift to
Position
'P' When
Vehicle
Is
Stationary You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
park position P although the vehicle was still in motion.
X
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P.
X Engage the electronic parking brake. Shift to
P or N to Start
Engine You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear
R or drive position D.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P or
neutral position N
. Make sure the brake pedal is depressed. Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
white) Malfunctio
n The backup battery for the automatic transmission is no
longer charging.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
red) Malfunctio
n The backup battery for the automatic transmission is
discharged. In case of failure of the on-board electrical
system, you may not be able change transmission positions.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Do not drive any further.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions6 Left Side
Curtain
Airbag
Malfunctio
n Service
Required The left window curtain air bag may not work properly.
X
Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. 6 Right
Side
Curtain
Airbag
Malfunctio
n Service
Required The right window curtain air bag may not work properly.
X
Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. G
Warning!
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is
indicated as
outlined above, the SRS may not
be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system
checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be
activated
when

needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
which could also result in injury.
Driving systems Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions¨ Vehicle
Rising
Please
Wait
Briefly Vehicles with AIRMATIC:
The vehicle level is too low.
X
Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display. ¨ STOP Car
Too Low You have started driving although the vehicle level was too
low.
The vehicle will be raised.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.
You may then drive off. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsE Shift to P You have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button and opened the driver’s door with the
automatic transmission not shift to park position
P.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P
(Y page 291).
or
X Close the driver’s door. Â Key
Detected
In Vehicle A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in the vehicle was
recognized while trying to lock the vehicle from the outside.
X
Take the SmartKey out of the vehicle. Â Don’t
Forget
Your Key This message appears for a maximum of 60 seconds if the
driver’s door is opened with the engine turned off and no
SmartKey in the starter switch. This message is only a
reminder.
X
Take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. Â Take Your
Key From
Ignition You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Â Obtain a
New Key The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be replaced.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Â Close
Doors to
Lock
Vehicle You tried to lock the vehicle but not all doors were closed.
X
Close doors and lock the vehicle again. Â Key Does
Not
Belong to
Vehicle The SmartKey in the starter switch does not belong to the
vehicle.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Â Replace
Key
Battery The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO are
discharged.
X
Replace the batteries ( Y page 461).440
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions Key Not
Detected
(message
appears in
red) The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the
engine
is
running because the SmartKey is not in the vehicle.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Search for the SmartKey.
The vehicle cannot be locked centrally nor can the engine
be started again after the engine is stopped. Â Key Not
Detected
(message
appears in
red) The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the
engine is running because there is strong radio-frequency
interference.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch
(Y page 263).
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. Â Key Not
Detected
(message
appears in
red) The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is momentarily not detected.
X
Change the position of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
X If necessary, remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the
starter switch ( Y page 263).
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. Â Key Not
Detected
(message
appears in
white) The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is momentarily not detected.
X
Change the position of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
X If necessary, remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the
starter switch ( Y page 263).
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. Â Key Being
Initialize
d… Please
Wait The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is being initialized in the
vehicle.
X
Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display. Â Remove
'Start'
Button
and
Insert Key The KEYLESS-GO system is malfunctioning.
X
Remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch
(Y page 263).
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. ¥ Check
Washer
Fluid The water level has dropped to approximately 1.1 US qts
(1.0 l).
X
Add washer fluid ( Y page 372). Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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