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!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to amalfunction. Therefore,
BAS (Brake Assist), Active Brake Assist, ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program), the
HOLD function and hills tart assist, for example, are als odeactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels coul dtherefore lock if you brake hard ,for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additionald isplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshopi mmediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is als oapossibility that other systems ,such
as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, wil lnot be available.
!N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable.T herefore, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP®,EBD
(electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function and hills tart assist, for
example, are als odeactivated.
Possible causes are:
RSelf-diagnosi sisnot yet complete.
RThe on-board voltag emay be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels coul dtherefore lock if you brake hard ,for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is arisk of an accident.
XCarefully drive asuitable distance, making slight steering movements at aspeed
above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes
out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additiona ldisplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaq ualified specialist workshopi mmediately.
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Warning/
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lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
÷åNThe yellow ESP®and ESP®OFF warning lamp sare lit while the engine is running.
ESP®,B AS, Active Brake Assist, the HOLD function and hills tart assist are not
available due to amalfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additiona ldisplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaq ualified specialist workshopi mmediately.
÷åNThe yellow ESP®and ESP®OFF warning lamp sare lit while the engine is running.
ESP®,B AS, the HOLD function and hills tart assist are temporarily unavailable.
Active Brake Assist may have als ofailed.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Self-diagnosi sisnot yet complete.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XCarefully drive asuitable distance, making slight steering movements at aspeed
above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes
out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additiona ldisplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaq ualified specialist workshopi mmediately.
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Solutions
!FNF (USA only), !(Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric
parking brake flashes or lights up and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric
parking brake lights up.
XObserve the additiona ldisplay messages in the multifunction display.
6N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
The air bagsorE mergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggeredu ninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XObserve the additionald isplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XContactaqualified specialist workshopa nd have the restraint system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see (
Ypage4 0).
Engine
Warning/
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lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be amalfunction, for example:
Rin the engine management
Rin the fuel injection system
Rin the exhaust system
Rin the ignitio nsystem
Rin the fuel system
The emission limitv alues may be exceededa nd the engine may be in emergency
mode.
XVisitaq ualified specialist workshopi mmediately.
iIn some states, you must immediatel yvisit aqualified specialist workshopa s
soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to the legal
requirements in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whethers uch legal
regulations apply in the state in which you are currently driving.
æN The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel levelh as dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the neares tgas station.
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Warning/
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lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
æNThe yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicleisinm otion.
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visitaqualified specialist workshop.
?NThe red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gage is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is malfunctioning.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored.T here isarisk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XPul lover and stop the vehicles afelyand switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehiclea gainst rolling away(Ypage141).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the neares tqualified
specialist workshop.
XAvoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain
and stop-and-go traffic.
Driving systems
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
·NThe red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicleisinm otion.Awarning
tone als osounds.
You are approaching avehicleoras tationary obstacl einyourline of travel at too
high aspeed.
XBe prepared to brake immediately.
XPay carefu lattention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
evasive action.
Further information on the distance warning function of Active Brake Assist
(
Ypage6 2).
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General notes
The multimedia system section in this Opera-
tor's Manualdescribes the basicp rinciples for
operation. More information can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
municatio nequipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle.T here isarisk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legalr equirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination withoutt aking the following into
account, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rparking or stopping restrictions
Rroad narrowing
Rother road and traffic rule sand regulations
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation recommendations if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with the
digital map's data.
For example:
Rad iverted route
Rthe road layout or the direction of aone-way
street has been changed
For this reason, you must alwayso bserve road
and traffic rule sand regulations during your
journey. Roa dand traffic rule sand regulations
alwaysh ave priority over multimedia system
driving recommendations. Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you whiled
riving withoutdiverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please alwaysu se this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets the FCC radiof requency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement CtoOET65.
This equipment has very low levelsofRFe nergy
that is deemedtoc omply withoutmaximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to insta
ll it atadistance
of at least 8inches (approx. 20 cm) betweent he
radiation source and aperson's body (not
including limbss uch as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as wellasw iring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle.T here is an increasedr isk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as wellase lec-
tronic components or their software .You
shoul dhave all work to electricala nd elec-
tronic equipment carried out at aqualified
specialist workshop.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable whilet he vehicle is in motion.
You willn otice this, for example, because either
you willn ot be abletos elect certain menu items
or am essag ewillappear to this effect.
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Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
XTo open:pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
XTo close: fold glove box flap ;upwards until
it engages.
There is apen holder at the top of the glove box
flap.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open: press marking :.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartmenti s
always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front center
console
XTo open: press the marking on cover :.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment, there
may be an ashtray in the center console
instead of astorage compartment.
Stowage compartment in front of the arm-
rest (vehiclesw ith automatic transmis-
sion)
XTo open: press the marking on cover :.
iYou can remove the non-slip mat and the
insert for cleaning. When removing the insert
you will have to overcome some slight resist-
ance.
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Stowage and features
Securing loads
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 237).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
:Cargo tie-down rings
Stowage well under the trunk floor
Under the trunk floor you can findabracket for
TIREFIT and the vehicle tool kit, etc.
XTo open: pull handle :up.
XHook handle :into rain trough ;.
To enlarge the trunk you can remove the trunk
floor.
XTo remove: lift the trunk floor almost to rain
trough ;and pull it out.
XTo insert: place the trunk floor at the bottom
in the center.
XHold sides of trunk floor =and press in the
direction of the arrow until it engages in
hooks ?.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is arisk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
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