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#
Alw ays use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. #
Obser vethe instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1. Ha
ve the coolant regularly changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The proportion of cor rosion inhibitor/antifreeze
concentrate in the engine cooling sy stem should
be:
R A minimum of 50% (antifreeze pr otection
down toappr oximately -37 °C).
R A maximum of 55% (antifreeze pr otection
down to-45 °C). Note
s on windscreen washer fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→ page 412). &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Wi ndsc reen washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact wi thhot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem. #
Make sure that no windsc reen washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening. *
NO
TEDama getotheex terior lighting
due tounsuitable windsc reen washer
fl uid Uns
uitable windsc reen washer fluids may
damage the plastic sur face of theex terior
lighting. #
Only use windscreen washer fluids
which are also suitable for use on plas‐
tic sur faces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB
Wi nterFit. *
NO
TEBlocked spr aynozzles caused by
mixing windscreen washer fluids #
Do not mix MB SummerFit and MB Win‐
te rFit with other windscreen washer flu‐
ids. Do not use distilled or de-ionised
water asthefill
le ve l sensor may be triggered er roneously.
Re commended windscreen washer fluid:
R Abo vefreezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
R Below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit
Fo rth e cor rect mixing ratio referto the informa‐
tion on the antif reeze reser voir.
Mix thewa sher fluid with the windscreen washer
fl uid all year round. Ve
hicle data Ve
hicle dimensions The heights speci
fied may vary as a result of the:
R tyres
R load Te
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We
ights and loads Please no
tethat forth e specified vehicle data:
R items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum
pa yload.
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
fo und on theve hicle identification plate .
Ro of load All models
Maximum
roof load 75kg Tr
ailer hitch Gene
ral no tes on the trailer hit ch Not all models can be used
to tow a trailer
(→ page 227).
Modifications tothe engine cooling sy stem may
be necessar y,depending on theve hicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only pe rmissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents. Fu
rther information on the trailer hitch can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. Pe
rm issible towing capacity The
tongue weight is not included in theto wing
capacity.
Pe rm issible towing capacit y,braked (at a
minimum start-off gradeability of 8%) Model
Perm issible towing
capacit y,braked
E 200, manual trans‐
mission 15
00 kg
All other models 1800 kg Pe
rm issible towing capacit y,braked (at a
minimum start-off gradeability of 12%) Model
Perm issible towing
capacit y,braked
E 200, manual trans‐
mission 15
00 kg
All other models 1800 kg Pe
rm issible towing capacit y,unbraked Model
Perm issible towing
capacit y,unbraked
All model s7 50kg Maximum
tongue weight *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe trailer
coming loose If
th eto ngue weight used is too lo w,the
trailer may come loose. Te
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Brake immediately *
Ve hicles with manual transmission: a malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function was activated.
A tone may also sound at regular inter vals. If you attem pttolock theve hicle, theto ne becomes louder.
Yo u cannot start the engine. #
Immediately depress the brake pedal firm lyuntil the display message disappears.
Yo u can restart the engine.
J
Check brake fluid level *T
here is insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not top up the brake fluid. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not top up the brake fluid. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 433
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
# Check brake pad wear *T
he brake linings ha vereached thewe ar limit. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
G Inoperative *O
ne or more main functions of the Mercedes me connect sy stem is/are malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions currently limited See
Owner's Manual *
Ve hicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stwith cross-traf fic function, Evasi veSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS are temp orarily una vailable or only partially available.
Ve hicles without the Driving Assistance pa ckage: Active Brake Assi stistemp orarily una vailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the sy stem borders . #
Drive on.
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the sy stem borders, the sy stem will become available again. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle while paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions
and restart the engine. 434
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions limited See Owner's
Manual *
Ve hicles with Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stwith cross-traf fic function, Evasi veSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS is malfunctioning.
Ve hicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stis malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE inoperative See
Owner's Manual *
PRE‑SAFE ®
functions are malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Radar sensors dirty See
Owner's Manual *T
heradar sensor sy stem is malfunctioning. Possible causes:
R soiling of the sensors
R heavy rain
R extended driving on inter-urban roads without moving traf fic, e.g. in the desert
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning or temp orarily una vailable.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems are available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Clean all senso rs . #
Restart the engine. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 435
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Camera view restricted
See Owner's Manual *
Ve hicles without Steering Pilo t:the camera view is reduced.
Po ssible causes:
R dirt on the windscreen in the camera's field of vision
R heavy rain, snow or fog
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes no longer appl y,driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems are available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Clean the windscreen.
Blind Spot Assist currently
unavailable See Owner's
Manual *B
lind Spot Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem borders ha vebeen reached (→ page 222). #
Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again.
or #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle while paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions
and restart the engine. #
If necessar y,clean there ar bumper. If the bumper is extreme lydirty, the sensors in the bumper may be mal‐
functioning. 444
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Active Blind Spot Assist
currently unavailable See
Owner's Manual *A
ctive Blind Spot Assi stistemp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem borders ha vebeen reached (→ page 222). #
Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle while paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions
and restart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist not availa-
ble when towing a trailer
See Owner's Manual *W
hen you es tablish the electrical connection tothe trailer, Blind Spot Assist is una vailable. #
Press the left-hand side of Touch Control and confirm the display message.
Active Blind Spot Assist
not available when towing
a trailer See Owner's Man-
ual *W
hen you es tablish the electrical connection tothe trailer, Active Blind Spot Assi stis una vailable. #
Press the left-hand side of Touch Control and confirm the display message.
Blind Spot Assist inopera-
tive *B
lind Spot Assist is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Blind Spot Assist
inoperative *A
ctive Blind Spot Assi stis malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 445
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Example:Parking Pilot Park-
ing cancelled *T
he parking assis tance sy stems of Parking Pilot wereinter rupte d.You ha veopened the driver's door or touched the
st eering wheel, forex ample. #
Steer and brake manuall y.
Parking Pilot and
PARKTRONIC inoperative
See Owner's Manual *P
arking Pilot and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are malfunctioning. #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions, and restart the engine. #
Ifth e display message continues tobe displa yed, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking Pilot Manoeuvring
assistance limited See
Owner's Manual *P
arking Pilot and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are temp orarily una vailable. The ambient conditions are outside the
sy stem borders (→ page 207). Bewareofthe entire vehicle sur roundings. #
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the sy stem borders, the sy stem will become available again.
Traffic Sign Assist currently
unavailable See Owner's
Manual *T
raffic Sign Assist is temp orarily una vailable. #
Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again. 446
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps