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¯ AdBlue system fault Emer.
op.: max. XXX mph Start
not poss. in XXX miles *
Po we rre striction due totheAd Blue ®
sy stem fault. Af terth e dis tance displ ayed has been co vered, it will no longer
be possible tostart the engine. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
¯
AdBlue system fault Engine
start not possible *
The AdBlue ®
sy stem is malfunctioning. You can no lon gerst art the engine. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Tr
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To shift out of P or N,
depress brake and start
engine *
Yo u ha veattem ptedto shift the transmission out of park position jor neutral iand into ano ther transmission
position. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Change the transmission position. Display messages and
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Start the engine.
Risk of vehicle rolling
Driver door open and trans-
mission not in P *
The driver's door is not fully closed and transmission position h,kor neutral iis engaged. #
Enga geneutral jwhen switching off theve hicle.
Apply brake to select R *
You ha veattem ptedto select transmission position k. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Select transmission position k.
Only select Park (P) when
vehicle is stationary *
Pa rk position jcan be engaged only when theve hicle is stationar y. #
Tostop, depress the brake pedal. #
Shift the transmission topark position jwhile theve hicle is stationar y.
Apply brake to deselect
Park (P) position *
Yo u ha veattem ptedto shift the transmission out of park position jand into ano ther transmission position. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Select transmission position h,kor neutral i.
N permanently active Risk
of vehicle rolling *
While theve hicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral ihas been en gage d. #
Tostop, depress the brake pedal. #
Shift the transmission topark position jwhile theve hicle is stationar y. #
Tocontinue driving, select transmission position hork. 590
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Without changing gear,
consult workshop *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be changed. #
When transmission position his selec ted, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the trans‐
mission position. #
For all other transmission positions, park theve hicle safely. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Reversing not poss. Con-
sult workshop *
The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position kcannot be selected. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Malfunction
Stop *
The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts toneutral iautomatically. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Enga gepark position j. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Stop vehicle Leave engine
running Wait Transmission
cooling *T
he transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temp orarily impaired or not possible. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Lea vethe engine running. #
Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being charge d. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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Untilthen, manually select transmission position jbefore you swit choff the engine. #
Before leaving theve hicle, apply the electric parking brake. Ty
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Tyre pressure Check tyres *T
he tyre pressure loss warning sy stem has de tected a significant loss of pressure. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure (/ page517) and the tyres. 592
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Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. No tethere duced ground clearance due tothe
unlo cked ball nec k. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
ï Operation only possible in
transmission position P *
Yo u ha veattem ptedto displace the ball neck and transmission position h,kor neutral iis engaged. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Enga gepark position j.
Ù
Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual *T
he po wer assi stance forth esteering is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely, you will need touse more forc eto steer. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Displ
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K
High beam (/
page 143)
#! Tu
rn signal lights (/ page143)
R Re
ar fog light (/ page141)
6 Re
stra int sy stem (/ page610)
ü Seat belt not
fastened (/ page616)
J Brakes (yell
ow) (/ page 610)
J Brakes (red) (/
page610)
! Electric parking brake (yell
ow)
( / page 610)
! Electric parking brake (red)
(/
page 610) !
ABS malfunction (/
page610)
÷ ESP®
(/ page 610)
å ESP®
OFF (/ page 610)
L Distance warning (/ page617)
Ù Electric powerst eering malfunction
(/ page 622)
ä AIRBODY CONTROL malfunction
(/ page 617)
ä DYNA MIC BODY CONTROL malfunc‐
tion (/ page617)
; Engine diagnostics(/
page 618) %
Preglow
# Electrical
fault (/ page618)
8 Fu
elreser vewith fuel filler cap loca‐
tion indicator (/ page618)
? Coolan
tto o hot/cold (/ page618)
h Ty
re pressure monitor( /page 620)
ï Trailer hit chis not operational or is
swivelling (/ page 622)Saf
ety sy stems Wa
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! ABS warning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*ABS is malfunctioning. If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
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WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The braking dis tance may increase
in an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
*A t least one wheel and tyre assembly has reached its traction limit (/ page211). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp lights
up The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
* ESP ®
is malfunctioning
Other drive sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. Display messages and
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If ESP ®
cann otbe activated, ESP ®
is malfunctioning. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe no tes on deactivating ESP ®
(/ page 211).
J
Brake sy stem warning lamp
(yellow) The
yellow brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
* &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem malfunction
If th e brake sy stem is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Adjust your speed and continue todrive carefull y,leaving a suitable dis tance totheve hicle in front. #
Ifth e multifunction display sho wsa display message, please obse rve it. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(red) The
red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*Possible causes: R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
R The reis insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. Display messages and
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