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The yellow$warning lamp lights up. The redI(USA only)or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to position].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake manually:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 143).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow$warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking brake, the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to applythe electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position]as the electric parking brake isnot applied automatically.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow$warning lamp lights up. The redI(USA only)or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-voltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. bycharging the battery or restarting the engine.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking brake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow$warning lamp lights up and the redI(USA only)or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Brake FluidCheck Brake FluidLevelLevel
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
A warning tone sounds. The'(USA only) orM(Canada only)warning lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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CheckCheckBrakeBrakePadPadWearWear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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InoperativeInoperative
Malfunction of one or more main functions of the Mercedes me con-nect system.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Service limited.
Malfunction of one or more main functions of the Mercedes me con-nect system.
XObserve the notes on diagnostics connection (Ypage 28).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information about the Occupant Classification System(Ypage 48).
Lights
iVehicles with LED bulbs in the light clusters:
The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all of the LEDs in the lamphave failed.
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Check Left Corner‐Check Left Corner‐ing Lighting LightorCheckCheckRight CorneringRight CorneringLightLight
The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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CheckCheckLeftLeftLowLowBeamBeamorCheck Right LowCheck Right LowBeamBeam
The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Rear LeftCheck Rear LeftTurn SignalTurn SignalorCheck Rear RightCheck Rear RightTurn SignalTurn Signal
The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Front LeftCheck Front LeftTurn SignalTurn SignalorCheck Front RightCheck Front RightTurn SignalTurn Signal
The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Left MirrorCheck Left MirrorTurn SignalTurn SignalorCheck Right MirrorCheck Right MirrorTurn SignalTurn Signal
The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is defec-tive.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Center BrakeCheck Center BrakeLampLamp
The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Left BrakeCheck Left BrakeLampLamporCheck RightCheck RightBrake LampBrake Lamp
The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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CheckCheckLeftLeftTailTailandandBrake LampsBrake LampsorCheck Right TailCheck Right Tailand Brake Lampsand Brake Lamps
The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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CheckCheckLeftLeftHighHighBeamBeamorCheck RightCheck RightHigh BeamHigh Beam
The left or right-hand high beam is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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License Plate LampLicense Plate Lamp
The left or right-hand license plate lamp is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Rear Fog LampRear Fog Lamp
The rear fog lamp is faulty.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Front LeftCheck Front LeftParking LampParking LamporCheck Front RightCheck Front RightParking LampParking Lamp
The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Backup LightBackup Light
The backup lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 105).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Left TailCheck Left TailLampLamporCheck RightCheck RightTail LampTail Lamp
The left or right-hand tail lamp is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning/indicatorlamp
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Possible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
%QThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore,
BAS (Brake Assist), Active Brake Assist, ESP®(Electronic Stability Program), theHOLD function and hill start assist, for example, are also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listedabove. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brakingdistance 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 additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is defective, there is also a possibility that other systems,such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be available.
%QThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP®, EBD(electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function and hill start assist, forexample, are also deactivated.
Possible causes are:
Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete
Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listedabove. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brakingdistance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCarefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering movements at a speedabove 12 mph (20 km/h).The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goesout.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Warning/indicatorlamp
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$IQI(USA only),$(Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electricparking brake flashes or lights up and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electricparking brake lights up.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
uQThe red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered uninten-tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see (Ypage 40).
Engine
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RPlug-type couplings
RLight bulbs
RSeals
RTrim elements
RVentilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components canlead to leaks or failures.
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwisedamage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected bycorrosion and damage caused by inadequatecare cannot always be completely repaired. Insuch cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
XRemove dirt immediately, where possible,while avoiding rubbing too hard.
XSoak insect remains with insect remover andrinse off the treated areas afterwards.
XSoak bird droppings with water and rinse offthe treated areas afterwards.
XRemove tree resin, oils, fuels and greases byrubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-leum ether or lighter fluid
XRemove coolant and brake fluid with a moistcloth and clear water.
XUse tar remover to remove tar stains.
XUse silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paintsurface, use the paint care products recommen-ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is thecase approximately every three to five months,depending on the climate conditions and thecare product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if thepaint has become dull, the paint cleaner recom-mended and approved by Mercedes-Benzshould be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or onthe hood while the hood is hot.
XUse a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-work quickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
!Never polish the vehicle or the light alloywheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
!The following can give the paint a glossyappearance and thus reduce the matt effect:
RRubbing hard with unsuitable agents
RWashing the vehicle in direct sunlight
!Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishingproducts, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for thepurpose of paintwork care. These productsare only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Theiruse on vehicles with matte paintwork leads toconsiderable surface damage or, more spe-cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
!Only use automatic car washes which cor-respond to the latest technological stand-ards. Never use wash programs which finishby treating the vehicle with hot wax.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clearmatte finish. This will help you to avoid damageto the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels witha clear matte finish.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo fromthe range of care products approved byMercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the decorative film
!The following may have an effect on the ser-vice life and color of decorative film:
Rsunlight
Rtemperature, e.g. hot-air fan
Rweather conditions
Rstone impacts and dirt
Rchemical cleaning agents
Rgreasy substances
!Do not use any types of polish on matt dec-orative film. Polishing surfaces covered withfilm gives it a shiny finish.
!Do not treat matt or structured decorativefilm with wax. This may lead to marks thatcannot be removed.
Observe the notes in the section on the care andtreatment of matte paintwork (Ypage 267),these notes also apply to matte decorative film.
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If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up in the instrument cluster at low temperatures, it is verylikely that the discharged battery has frozen. In this case you may neither jump-start the vehicle norcharge the battery. Let the battery thaw first. The service life of a thawed-out battery may be shorter.The starting characteristics can be impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have the thawed-outbattery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, theengine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables.Observe the following points:
RThe battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
RYou may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold.
RDo not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
ROnly jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.
ROnly use jumper cables that are not damaged and have a sufficient cross-section and insulatedterminal clamps.
RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
RThe jumper cables are not damaged.
RNon-insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts whilethe jumper cables are connected to the battery.
RThe jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts that can move when the engine is running,such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
XSecure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position].
XTurn the SmartKey to positionZin the ignition lock and remove it.
XSwitch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.
XOpen the hood.
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