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Releasethe electric parking brake automatically ( page168).If it isstill not possibletoreleasethe electric parking brake:
Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.Theyellow $indicator lamp is lit andthered I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lamp isflashing.The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
The electric parking brake could not be applied orreleased.
Switchoffthe ignition and switch it back on.
Toapply:
Release andthen applythe electric parking brake manually ( page169).
Torelease:
Apply andthenreleasethe electric parking brake manually.
Ifthe electric parking brake cannotbe applied orthered I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lampcontinuestoflash:
Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.Theyellow $indicator lamp is on andthered Iindicator lamp (USA only) orthe $indicator lamp (Can‐ada only)flashesfor approximatelyten seconds afterthe electric parking brake has been applied orreleased. Itthenremains lit or goes out. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
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Ifthe batterychargelevel istoo low:
Chargethe battery.
Toapply:
Switch offthe ignition.The electric parking brake is applied automatically.
Ifthe electric parking brake should not be applied, e.g. whenwashingthevehicle in an automatic carwash or whenhavingthevehicletowed, leavethe ignition switched on. This does not include havingthevehicletowed withtherear axleraised.
Ifthe electric parking brake is not applied automatically:
Switch offthe ignition and switch it back on.
Release andthen applythe electric parking brake manually ( page169).
If it isstill not possibletoapplythe electric parking brake:
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.
Torelease:
Ifthe conditionsfor automaticrelease are fulfilled andthe electric parking brake is notreleased automatically,releasethe electric parking brake manually ( page169).
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If it isstill not possibletoreleasethe electric parking brake:
Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Please Release ParkingBrake
*Thered I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lampflashes.
The electric parking brake is applied whileyou are driving:
RA conditionfor automaticrelease ofthe electric parking brake is not fulfilled ( page168).
RYou are performing emergency braking usingthe electric parking brake ( page169).
Checkthatthe conditionsfor automaticrelease ofthe electric parking brake are fulfilled.
Releasethe electric parking brake manually.
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Check Brake Fluid Level
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Do not add brakefluid.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
Do not add brakefluid.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Radar Sensors Dirty SeeOperator's Manual
*Theradar sensor system is malfunctioning.Possible causes are:
RDirt onthe sensors
RHeavyrain or snow
RExtended country driving withoutother traffic, e.g. inthe desert
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning ortemporarily unavailable.
Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems will beavailableagain.
Ifthe display message does not disappear:
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Clean all sensors ( page 364).
Restartthe engine.
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\nWARNINGRisk of skidding if ESP®is malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carryoutvehiclestabilization. In addition,other driving safety systemsare switched off.
Drive on carefully.
HaveESP®checked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Drive on carefully.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
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Left Side Curtain AirbagMalfunction ServiceRequired(Example)
*The corresponding window curtain airbag is malfunctioning ( page 34).
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injury duetomalfunctions inthe window airbag
Ifthe window airbag is malfunctioning, it might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all intheevent of an accident withhigh deceleration.
Havethe window airbagchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Front Passenger AirbagEnabled See Operator'sManual
*The front passenger airbag and knee airbags are enabled duringthe journey:
Reven when achild, a small adult or an objectweighing lessthanthe systemweightthreshold is located onthefront passenger seat
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