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Display messages ............................. 289
Troubleshooting ................................ 306
Locking/unlocking in an emer-
gency ................................................. 321
Changing batteries (key) ..................323
Changing bulbs ................................. 323
Replacing the wiper blades ..............325
Flat tyre ............................................. 325
Battery ............................................... 334
Jump-starting .................................... 338
Towing and tow-starting ..................339
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Warning triangle
The warning triangle is secured on the inside
of the boot lid. Removing the warning triangle
X
Turn the catch 90° in the direction of the
arrow and remove warning triangle 0001.
Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold feet 0015dow nand ou tto the side.
X Fold side reflectors 0002upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
press stud 0001. Tyre-change tool kit
20
, TIREFIT kit and
jack 20
The tyre-change tool kit and the jack are loca-
ted in the left-hand stowage space in the
boot. Left-hand stowage space in boot floor
0001
Wheel wrench
0002 Towing eye
X Pull the loop on the floor covering and fold
the floor covering forward.
X Take out the jack and wheel wrench 0001
underneath it.
The TIREFIT kit, wheel chock, centring pin and
gloves are located in the left-hand stowage
compartment in the boot. Left-hand stowage compartment in the boot
X
Remove the jack from the left-hand stow-
age space in the boot to allow the stowage
compartment to be opened.
X Turn fastener 0002in the direction of the
arrow.
20 Not included in the scope of delivery in all countries. 288
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X
Open stowage compartment 0001.
X Remove the TIREFIT kit, wheel chock, cen-
tring pin and gloves. 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 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 similaro bjects 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.
i When using the jack, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 325). Fire extinguisher*
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every one or two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements in all coun-
tries concerned.
The fire extinguisher is located under the left-
hand front seat. X
Pull tab 0001upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher 0002forwards. 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 left-hand
stowage compartment in the boot. X
Turn fastener 0002in the direction of the
arrow.
X Open stowage compartment 0001.
X Open the Velcro fastener and remove the
first aid kit. Display messages
Notes
G
Risk of accident
The on-board computer only records and dis-
plays malfunctions and warnings from certain
systems .For this reason, you should always
make sure that your vehicle is safe to use. You
could otherwise cause an accident by driving
an unsafe vehicle.
Certain display messages are accompanied
by a warning tone or acontinuous tone.
The multifunction display shows high-priority
display messages in red. Display messages
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Please respond in accordance with the dis-
play messages and follow the additional
notes in this Owner's Manual. G
Risk of accident
No further messages can be displayed if the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play fails.
This means that you will not see information
about the driving situation, such as the speed,
outside temperature, warning/indicator
lamps, display messages or system failures.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected. Adapt 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.
Calling up display messages Use the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
X Using 0008or000E select the Service
menu.
If there are display messages, the multi-
function display shows 2 messages, for
example.
X Press the 000For000C button to select the
entry, e.g. 2 messages.
X Confirm with 000A.
X Using 000Cor000F scroll through the dis-
play messages.
Hiding display messages You cannot hide display messages of the
highest priority. The multifunction display
shows these messages continuously until the
causes for the messages have been rem-
edied. The on-board computer saves certain
display messages. Use the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
X
Press 000Aor0001 to hide the display
message.
The following tables contain all the display
messages. 290
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Tex
tmessages G
Risk of accident and injury
The operating safety of your vehicle could be jeopardised if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. As a result, you could lose control of the 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 maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop .The qualified spe-
cialist workshop must have 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 Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
120 km/h
Maximum speed
exceeded
The maximum speed has been exceeded
21
.
X Drive slower. Only select
Park (P) when
vehicle is station‐
ary The vehicle is moving
X
Stop the vehicle.
X Shift the transmission to Pusing the button on the centre con-
sole. Vehicle
not in position P The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position
R,N
or D.Aw arning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to Pusing the button on the centre con-
sole.
X Press the electric parking brake handle. Child seat
in wrong position
See Owner's Manual
G
Risk of injury
The child seat is positioned incorrectly.
X Fit the child seat in the correct position. G
Risk of injury
The sensor for the automatic child seat recognition is faulty.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. Without changing
gear,
consult workshop You can no longer change the transmission position.
X In position D:consult a qualified specialist workshop without
changing the transmission position.
X In transmission position N,Por R:p ark the vehicle and prevent
it from rolling away.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. 21
Only for certain countries. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
Tyre press.
monitor currently
unavailable No sensor signals can be received due to radio interference. The
tyre pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soo nas the
problem has been solved. Tyre press. monitor
inoperative The tyre pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre press. monitor
inoperative No
wheel sensors The wheels fitted do not have a suitable tyre pressure sensor.
X
Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.
The tyre pressure monitor is activated automatically after driv-
ing for a few minutes. Check
tyre(s) G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the instrument cluster. Awarn-
ing tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudde nsteering or braking
manoeuvres .Pay attentio nto the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X Correct the tyre pressure (Y page 272).
X If necessary, repair the faulty tyre or change the wheel
(Y page 325). Tyre pressure
Caution, tyre
defect
G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is displayed in the instrument cluster. Awarning
tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudde nsteering or braking
manoeuvres .Pay attentio nto the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X Repairt he faulty tyre or change the wheel (Y page 325).Rectify
tyre pressure The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary,
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
Wheel sensor(s)
missing There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is no tdisplayed in the
instrument cluster.
X Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Reversing not poss.
Consult workshop The sub geartrain with the even gears has failed. You can no longer
engage reverse gear. The smoothness of the gear change is
restricted. The transmission is in emergency mode.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise control and
SPEEDTRONIC
inoperative Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. A warning tone also
sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise control
- - - km/h A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. You
have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example.
X Activate ESP ®
(Y page 47).
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store the
speed (Y page 243). Apply brake to
deselect
Park (P) position
X
Depress the brake pedal. Apply brake
and start engine
to disengage P When the engine is switched off, it is not possible to shift out of
park position
P.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Start engine
to engage gear The gear cannot be engaged when the engine is switched off.
X
Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Depress brake
to start engine You cannot start the engine. The engine was switched off in posi-
tion Dor R.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Symbol messages
G
Risk of accident and injury
The operating safety of your vehicle could be jeopardised if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. As a result, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident .Inaddition,
the safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The qualified spe-
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