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#Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
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Check Brake Fluid Level
*There is insufficient brakefluid inthe brakefluidreservoir.
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetolow brakefluid level
Ifthe brakefluid level istoo low,the braking effect andthe brakingcharacteristics may be impaired.
#Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
#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
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Active Brake Assist Func-tions Limited See Opera-tor's Manual
*Vehicles with Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function, EvasiveSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS is malfunctioning.
Vehicles without Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistis malfunctioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Active Brake Assist Func-tions Currently Limited SeeOperator's Manual
*Vehicles withthe Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function, EvasiveSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS aretemporarily unavailable or only partiallyavailable.
Vehicles withoutthe Driving Assistance package:Active Brake Assististemporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outsidethe system limits .
#Drive on.As soon asthe ambient conditions are withinthe system limits,the system will becomeavailable again.
#Ifthe display message does not disappear,stopthevehicle while paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditionsandrestartthe engine.
PRE-SAFE Inoperative SeeOperator's Manual
*PRE‑SAFE®functions are malfunctioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Mercedes me connectServices Limited See Oper-ator's Manual
*Service limited.
Atleast one ofthe main functions ofthe Mercedes me connect system is malfunctioning.
#Observethe notes onthe diagnostics connection (→page 23).
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Inoperative
*At least one main function ofthe Mercedes me connect system or ofthe SOS emergency call system is malfunc‐tioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Check Brake Pads SeeOperator's Manual
*The brake pads havereachedthewear limit.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetorestricted braking power
Whenthe brake pads havereachedtheirwear limit,the braking power may berestricted.
#Drive on carefully.
#Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Active Blind Spot Asst. NotAvailable When Towing aTrailer See Operator's Man-ual
*Whenyou establishthe electrical connectiontothe trailer,Active Blind Spot Assistis unavailable.
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control and acknowledgethe display message.
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#Leavethe enginerunning.
#Wait untilthe display message disappears before pullingaway.
To Deselect P or N,Depress Brake and StartEngine
*You haveattemptedtoshiftthe transmission out of position ]or \\into another transmission position.
#Depressthe brake pedal.
#Startthe engine.
Apply Brake to Shift from'P'
*You haveattemptedtoshiftthe transmission out of position ]and into another transmission position.
#Depressthe brake pedal.
Service Required Do NotShift Gears Visit Dealer
*The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be shifted.
#Whenthe transmission is in position [, consult aqualified specialistworkshop and do notchangethe trans‐mission position.
#For allother transmission positions, parkthevehicle safely.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not PossibleService Required
*The transmission is malfunctioning.Reversegear can no longer be engaged.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-tion
*The auxiliarybatteryforthe transmission is no longer beingcharged.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Untilthen, manually setthe transmissiontoposition ]beforeyou switchoffthe engine.
#Before leavingthevehicle, applythe electric parking brake.
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N Permanently Active Riskof Rolling Away
*Whilethevehicle isrolling or whileyou are driving,the transmission has been shiftedtoposition \\.
#Depressthe brake pedaltostop and, whenthevehicle isstationary,shiftthe transmissiontoposition ].
#Tocontinueyour journey,shiftthe transmissiontoposition [or ^.
Only Shift to 'P' when Vehi-cle is Stationary
*The transmission can only be shiftedtoposition ]whenthevehicle isstationary.
Driver's Door Open &Transmission Not in P Riskof Vehicle Rolling Away
*The driver's door is not fully closed andthe transmission is in position ^, \\or [.
#Shiftthe transmissiontoposition ]whenyou parkthevehicle.
To Engage Transmiss. Posi-tion R First Depress theBrake
*You havetriedtoswitchtotransmission position ^.
#Depressthe brake pedal.
#Shiftthe transmissiontoposition ^.
Shift to 'P'*Shiftthe selector levertoposition ].
#Pullover andstopthevehicle.
#Shiftthe transmissiontoposition ].
Shift to 'P' or 'N' to StartEngine
*You havetriedtostartthe engine in transmission position ]or \\.
#Shiftthe transmissiontoposition ]or \\.
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#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.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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ABSwarning lamp
Theyellow ABSwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine isrunning.
ABS is malfunctioning.
Ifthere is an additionalwarningtone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
&WARNINGThereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning,the wheels could lock when braking
Thesteering capability and brakingcharacteristics arethus severelyimpaired. The braking distance in an emer‐gency braking situation can increase. In addition,other driving safety systems are switched off.
#Drive on carefully.
#Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Drive on carefully.
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#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Red indicator lamp, electricparking brake applied (USAonly)
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Red indicator lamp, electricparking brake applied (Can‐ada only)
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Yellow electric parkingbrake indicator lamp is mal‐functioning
Thered electric parking brake indicator lampflashes or is lit. Theyellow indicator lamp is also lit ifthe electric parkingbrake malfunctions.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
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12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
12V socketsee Socket (12 V)
115 V socketsee Socket (115V)
360° Camera........................................... 228Function .............................................. 228Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ............................................... 231Selecting a view .................................. 230Settingfavorites ..................................231
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A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................16 0Switching on/off (control panel) .........16 0
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............192
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................345
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 63
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................24 3Brake application .................................24 5Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ...................................19 6Setting ................................................. 200
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........ 203Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Calling up a speed ...............................204Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 203Increasing/decreasing speed .............. 204Requirements ...................................... 204
Route-based speed adaptation ............207Steering wheel buttons ....................... 204Storing a speed ................................... 204Switching off/deactivating .................. 204Switching on/activating ......................204System limitations ...............................203
Active EmergencyStop Assist................212
Active hood (pedestrian protection)...... 396Method of operation ............................396Resetting ............................................. 396
Active Lane Change Assist.....................210Activating/deactivating .......................212Function ...............................................210
Active LaneKeeping Assist....................24 6Activating/deactivating .......................248Activating/deactivatingthewarning ....24 9Function ..............................................24 6Settingthe sensitivity ..........................24 9System limitations ...............................246
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 231CrossTraffic Alert ............................... 236DriveAwayAssist................................ 235Exiting a parking space .......................234Function .............................................. 231
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