Example illustration
:
Tool bag and jack
; Collapsible wheel chock
= Electrical air pump 14
? Storage well casing
X To access jack: Remove tool bag :.
Collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to secure
the vehicle, e.g. while changing a wheel.
X
Take the collapsible wheel chock from the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 224). X
Setting up: Tilt both plates upward :.
X Fold the lower plate outward ;.
X Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way
into the openings of base plate =.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lifting
the vehicle” ( Y page 272). Jack G
Warning!
Only use the jack supplied with your vehicle
to lift the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. If
you use the jack for any other purpose, you or
others could be injured, as the jack is
designed only for the purpose of changing a
wheel.
When using the jack, observe the safety notes
in the “Mounting the spare wheel” section and
the notes on the jack.
X Take the jack from the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 224). Storage position
X
Turn the crank handle in the direction of
arrow as far as it will go. Operational position
X
Turn the crank handle clockwise.
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Before placing the jack back into the vehicle
tool kit:
X
Fully collapse the jack.
X Fold in the crank handle (storage position). Spare wheel
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 271.
The spare wheel is located in the space
underneath the trunk floor.
X Removing: Open the trunk (Y page 71).
X Lift the trunk floor using the floor handle.
X Engage the floor handle on the upper trunk
lip.
! To prevent damage, always disengage the
floor handle from the upper trunk lip and
lower the trunk floor before closing the
trunk.
Vehicles with Minispare wheel X
Remove the luggage box ( Y page 227).X
Remove spare wheel mounting ; by
turning it counterclockwise.
X Remove spare wheel :.
For information on mounting the spare wheel,
see “Flat tire” ( Y page 271). Storing the spare wheel after use
X
Place spare wheel : in the spare wheel
well (Y page 226).
X Secure spare wheel : by turning spare
wheel mounting ; clockwise
(Y page 226).
Vehicles with spare wheel with
collapsible tire X
Remove the storage well casing
(Y page 225). :
Spare wheel
; Tensioning strap 15
= Retaining screw
? Storage well casing base
X Remove storage well casing base ?.
X Remove retaining screw = by turning it
counterclockwise.
X Remove spare wheel :.
For information on mounting the spare wheel,
see “Flat tire” ( Y page 271).
Storing the spare wheel after use
If you wish to store the spare wheel after use,
carry out the following steps. Otherwise, the
spare wheel may not fit the spare wheel well.
! Make sure the spare wheel is dry before
storing it.
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X
Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the
collapsible tire.
X Unscrew the valve insert from the valve
using the valve extractor integrated in the
valve cap.
X Allow the air to escape.
i It may take a few minutes for the
collapsible tire to deflate completely.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
i Vehicles with 19" spare wheel only:
Before placing the spare wheel in the spare
wheel well fasten tensioning straps, see
“Compressing the collapsible tire”
(Y page 227).
X Place spare wheel : into the spare wheel
well (Y page 226).
X Secure spare wheel : by turning retaining
screw = clockwise (Y page 226).
Compressing the collapsible tire
This description applies to vehicles with
19" spare wheel only.
The collapsible tire on a 19" spare wheel must
be compressed with two tensioning straps
before you can store it in the spare wheel well. X
Extend the tensioning strap by pulling the
slider.
X Place tensioning strap around the spare
wheel rim and collapsible tire with the
buckle facing the inside of the rim. X
Close the buckle.
X Pull the loose end of the tensioning strap.
The tensioning strap must be pulled as tight
as possible. Luggage box
Vehicles with spare wheel with collapsible tire
are not equipped with a luggage box.
X Removing: Open the trunk (Y page 71).
X Lift the trunk floor using the floor handle.
X Engage the floor handle on the upper trunk
lip.
! To prevent damage, always disengage the
floor handle from the upper trunk lip and
lower the trunk floor before closing the
trunk. X
Turn fastening clips : to the left upwards
from the fastening bolts.
X Lift luggage box ; in the area of the
fastening bolts and remove it from the
trunk.
X Installing: Insert the luggage box into the
trunk so that the fastening clips are in line
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X
Push the front edge of the luggage box in
direction of arrows under the cover of the
trunk sill.
X Press the fastening clips onto the fastening
bolts until they lock into place. Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Notes
Warning and malfunction messages appear in
the multifunction display located in the
instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messages
are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in this
Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the Vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(Y page 117) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the
multifunction display in red color.
Certain messages of high priority cannot be
cleared from the multifunction display using
the reset button (Y page 109) or button
&, *, U or V on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and
messages of less immediate priority can be
cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button or button
&, *,
U or V on the multifunction steering
wheel. They are then stored in the Vehicle
status message memory menu
(Y page 117). Remember that clearing a
message will only make the message
disappear. Clearing a message will not
correct the condition that caused the
message to appear. G
Warning!
All categories of messages contain important
information which should be taken note of
and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair the condition noted may
cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property
damage or personal injury. G
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps
R malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may appear.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into text messages ( Y page 229) and
symbol messages ( Y page 238).228
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Text messages
Safety systems Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsABS ABS, ESP
Inoperativ
e
See
Operator’s
Man. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP
®
, and the PRE-
SAFE ®
system are unavailable.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident. ABS ABS, ESP
Unavailabl
e See
Operator’s
Man. The brake system still functions normally but due to
insufficient power supply, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP
®
, and
the PRE-SAFE ®
system are unavailable.
When
the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS,
the BAS, the ESP ®
, and the PRE-SAFE ®
system are
operational again and the message should disappear.
X If the message does not disappear: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible. ESP Inoperativ
e See
Operator’s
Manual The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction the BAS, the ESP
®
, and the PRE-SAFE ®
system
are unavailable.
The ABS may not be operational.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident. PRE-SAFE Inoperativ
e See
Operator’s
Manual
The PRE-SAFE
®
system has failed. All other occupant safety
systems, such as the air bags, are still available.
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 Solutions$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only) EBV, ABS,
ESP
Inoperativ
e See
Operator’s
Man. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the EBP, the ESP
®
, and the
PRE-SAFE ®
system are unavailable.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
X Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident. $
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only) Release
Parking
Brake You are driving with the parking brake engaged. In addition
an acoustic warning sounds.
X
Release the parking brake. $
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only) Check
Brake
Fluid
Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Risk of accident!
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Do not drive any further.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. G
Warning!
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark
or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions¨ Malfunctio
n The system is functional only to a limited extent.
The system display or the system is malfunctioning.
X
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Have the vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions: The trunk is open.
X
Close the trunk (Y page 72). M You are driving with the hood open.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to
do so.
X Close the hood ( Y page 179).
There is otherwise danger of an accident. ; You are driving with at least one door open.
X
Close all doors. + 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. + Please
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. + Remove Key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. + Please
get a new
key. The SmartKey is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. + Change
Key
Batteries The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO are
discharged.
X
Replace the batteries ( Y page 264). Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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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 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. + 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 parking brake.
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. + 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 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch
if necessary. ~ Bluetooth
Ready The telephone has not yet been connected to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth
®
.
X Connect the telephone to the COMAND system via
Bluetooth ®
. ¥ Top Up
Washer
Fluid
The fluid level has dropped to approximately
1
/ 3 of total
reservoir capacity.
X Add washer fluid ( Y page 181).242
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