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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
000C The boot lid is open.
X
Close the boot lid. 0003 G
Risk of accident
The bonnet is open. Awarning tone also sounds.
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely as soo nas possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Close the bonnet. 0007 At least one door is open.
Awarning tone also sounds.
X Close the doors. 0004
ABS and ESP cur‐
rently unavail.
See Owner's Manual G
Ris
kofa ccident
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram), BA S(Brake Assist) and hill star tassist are temporarily
unavailable. For example, the on-board voltage may be insuffi-
cient. In addition, the 0002,0001and0012 warning lamps light
up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0004
ABS and ESP inoper‐
ative See Owner's
Manual G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to amal-
function .Inaddition ,the 0002, 0001and0012 warning lamps light
up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 294
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0003 Solutions
0011
ESP inoperative
See Owner's Manual G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, BA Sand hill start assist are unavailable due to amalfunc-
tion. In addition, the 0002and0001 warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
The brake system continue sto function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0011
ESP currently
unavailable, see
Owner's Manual G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. The
self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example. The
brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. In addition, the 0002and0001 warning
lamps light up in the instrument cluster.
X Carefully drive a short distance making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 20 km/h until the display message
disappears. 000D The battery is not being charged.
Awarning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R a faulty alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely, paying attentio nto road
and traffic conditions and leave the engine running.
X Open the bonnet.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Switch off the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Check brake wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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0003 Solutions
0009
Release parking
brake 0009
The indicato rlamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are driving with the electric parking brake engaged.
X Release the electric parking brake.
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0009
The indicator lamp (red )flashes, the warning lamp (yellow)
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is faulty and the braking effect is
restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:
X Release the electric parking brake handle.
While the vehicle is stationary:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Shift the transmission to Pusing the button on the centre con-
sole.
X Prevent the vehicle fro mrolling away before you leave it.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0009
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake.
X After the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake
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0003 Solutions
0009
Parking brake See
Owner's Manual 0009
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the indica-
to rlamp (red) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
X Switch off the ignition.
X Pull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the displa ymessage continues to be displayed:
X Shift the transmission to Pusing the button on the centre con-
sole.
X Prevent the vehicle fro mrolling away before you leave it.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0009
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
The power supply for the electric parking brake was interrupted.
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
or
X Pull the electric parking brake lever until the display message
disappears. 0009
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and the warning lamp (yel-
low) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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0003 Solutions
0009
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition ,the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over
or undervoltage.
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
In case of over or undervoltage:
X Remove the cause for the over or undervoltage, e.g. by charging
the battery or restarting the engine.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage or release the
electric parking brake.
If this does not release the electric parking brake:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0009
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
X Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake. 0009
Parking brake inop‐
erative 0009
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to Pusing the button on the centre con-
sole.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 298
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0003 Solutions
0009
Turn on the igni‐
tion to release
the parking brake 0009
The indicato rlamp (red )flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brak ewhile the igni-
tion was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition. 0004
Check brake fluid
level G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addi-
tion, the 0004indicator lamp in the instrumentc lusterlights up
and a warning tone sounds.
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.
Do not top up the brak efluid. This will not rectify the problem. 0004
EBD, ABS, ESP inop‐
erative See Own‐
er's Manual G
Risk of accident
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ABS, ESP ®
, BA Sand hill
start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. In addition, the
0002, 0001and0012 warning lamps in the instrument cluster light
up and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system continue sto function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 000F
Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine
off The coolant is too hot. In addition, the
000Fwarning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.
by snow, slush or ice.
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the
engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the coolant temperature increases again, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately. Display messages
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0003 Solutions
The poly-V-belt may hav
etorn. Awarning tone also sounds.
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: do not start the engine
agai nuntil the display message disappears. Otherwise, ther eis
a ris kofe ngine damage.
X If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop. 000F The engine fa
nis faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads (e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain) and stop-and-go driving. 000E
Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low.
X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing
so (Y page 269).
X If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 0006
Left dipped beam
or
Right dipped beam The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp does not light up. In
addition, the main-beam headlamp is also inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
AUTO lights inoper‐
ative The light sensor is faulty.
X
Switch the lights on and off turning the rotary light switch to
000B or000D(Y page 215). 0006
Rear left turn sig‐
nal
or
Rear right turn
signal The LEDs in the rear left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 300
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0003 Solutions
0006
Left mirror turn
signal
or
Right mirror turn
signal None of the LEDs in the lef
torright-hand exterior mirrors light up.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Front left turn
signal
or
Front right turn
signal The LEDs in the front left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Third brake lamp None of the LEDs in the third brake lamp light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left-hand tail
lamp/brake lamp
or
Right-hand tail
lamp/brake lamp The LEDs in the left or right-hand brake/tail lamp do not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left main beam
or
Right main beam The left or right-hand main-beam headlamp does not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left licence plate
lamp
or
Right licence
plate lamp The left or right-hand licence plate lamp does not light up.
X
Replace the bulb (Y page 324). 0006
Rear fog lamp None of the LEDs in the rear fog lamp light up. This display mes-
sage will only be shown if several LEDs have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Reversing light None of the LEDs in the reversing lamp light up.
X
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