
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions &
WARNING Risk of accident if the electrical parking brake
has insuf ficient holding force
If th e electrical parking brake does not ha vesuf ficient holding
fo rc e on a steep incline, theve hicle may rollaw ay. #
Park theve hicle on a le vel sur face only and secu reit
against rolling away. #
Shift the automatic transmission toposition 005D. Obser
vethe no tes on parking theve hicle (/ page132).
0024
Parking Brake See Oper-
ator's Manual *T
he on-board voltage is low or a malfunction has occur red in the
sy stem; the closing forc e may not be suf ficient forth e incline. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem mal‐
function
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. #
Park theve hicle on a le vel sur face only and secu reit against
ro lling away. #
Vehicles with automatic transmission: shiftthe transmission
to position 005D. #
Have the brake sy stem checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop immediatel y.
Check Brake Pads See
Operator's Manual *T
he brake pads ha vereached their wear limit. &
WARNING Risk of accident due torestricted braking po wer
When the brake pads ha vereached their wear limit, the braking
po we r may be restricted. #
Drive on carefully. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
004D
Check Brake Fluid Level *T
here is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the brak‐
ing characteristics may be impaired. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not add brake fluid. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 279

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
To Engage Transmiss.
Position R First Depress
the Brake #
Shift the transmission toposition 005E.
Air Conditioning Malfunc-
tion See Operator's Man-
ual *T
he climate contro l system is functional, subject totemp orary
re strictions. The air quantity and fresh air supply are controlled
automaticall y. #
Have the climate cont rol sy stem checked at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Auxiliary Battery Mal-
function *T
he bac kup battery forth e transmission is not being charge d. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. #
Until then, alw ays shift the transmission toposition 005Dmanually
before you swit choff the engine. #
Before leaving theve hicle, apply the parking brake.
Reversing Not Possible
Service Required *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. It is no longer possible toshift
to reve rsege ar. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Stop *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission automatically
shifts toposition 005C. #
Stop in a safe location immediately. #
Shift the transmission toposition 005D. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
0072
Vehicle Operational
Switch the Ignition Off
Before Exiting *Y
ou are about toexitth eve hicle while it is ready tostart. #
When youex itth eve hicle, switch off the ignition and take the
ke y with you. #
Ifyo u do not exitth eve hicle, switch off the electrical consum‐
ers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the12 ‑Volt‑battery may
discha rge and theve hicle can only be star ted using a boos ter
battery (jump start).
Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can
no longer be changed. #
Ifth e transmission is in position 005B, visit aqualified specialist
wo rkshop, without changing the transmission position. #
For all other transmission positions, park theve hicle in a safe
location. #
Inform a qualified specialist workshop or the breakdown service.
Only Shift to 'P' when
Vehicle is Stationary *
The transmission can only be brought into position 005Difth eve hicle
is at a standstill.
N Permanently Active
Risk of Rolling Away *W
hile theve hicle is rolling or driving, the transmission was shif ted
to position 005C. #
Tostop, press the brake pedal and, when theve hicle is at a
st andstill, shift the transmission toposition 005D. #
Tocontinue driving, shi ftthe transmission toposition 005Bor005E. 294
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Emer
gency
Assis tance overview .......................... .16
Fir st-aid kit (so ftsided) ..................... 216
Saf etyve st ........................................ 216
Wa rning lamp .................................... 216
Emer gency braking
Elect ric pa rking brake ...................... .136
Manual parking brake ....................... 13 4
Emer gency call sy stem
Au tomatic emergency call ............... .217
Information ....................................... 216
Manual emer gency call ..................... 217
Overview ...........................................2 16
Emer gency engine start ..................... .228
Emer gency operation mode
St arting theve hicle .......................... 104
Emer gency Tensioning Devices
Ac tivation ........................................... 29
En gaging drive position (automatic
transmission) ........................................ 11 7
Engaging neut ral (automatic trans‐
mission) ................................................ .116
Engaging reve rsege ar .......................... 11 6
Engaging/disengaging LOW RANGE ...11 9
Engine Engine number ................................ .261
Jump-s tarting .................................... 219
Pa rking (s tart/s top button) .............. 13 2
Problems .......................................... 127
St arting (in emer gency operation
mode) ............................................... 104
St arting (s tart/s top button) .............1 04
Engine data Showing ............................................ 181
Engine electronics (no tes) ...................2 60
Engine number ...................................... 261
Engine oil .............................................. 205
Ad ditive ............................................ 267
Checking the oil le vel (on-board
computer) ........................................ 205
Checking the oil le vel with a dip‐
st ick ................................................ .204
Filling capacity ................................. 268
To pping up .......................................2 05
Engine output Notes on changes .............................. .23
ENR (electronic le vel control) ..............121
Fu nction ............................................ 121
Lo we ring theve hicle .........................1 23
Manually inflating air bello ws............ 124 Problems ..........................................
12 5
Ra ising theve hicle ............................1 23
Entering characters
Fu nction/no tes ................................ 178
Setting theke yboard ........................ 17 9
Using the media display ...................1 79
Environmental pr otection
No tes .................................................. 18
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP ®
Crosswind Assist .............................. 13 8
Tr ailer stabilization .......................... .139
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram) ...13 8
Ac tivating/deactivating .................... 13 8
Fu nction/no tes ................................ 13 8
Exhaust emission moni toring .............1 07
Exterior lighting Care .................................................. 212
Exterior lighting see Lights F
Fa tigue de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Favo rites
Ad ding .............................................. 17 7
Calling up ........................................ .177
Del eting ............................................ 178
Moving ..............................................1 78
Overview .......................................... 17 7
Re naming ......................................... 178
Firs t-aid kit (soft sided) ........................216
Flat tire .................................................. 218
Changing a wheel ............................ .251
No tes ................................................ 218
Floor co vering
Ins talling/ removing (s tarter bat‐
te ry ) .................................................. 221
Floor mat .................................................78
Fore ign trip
Instructions ...................................... 107
symmetrical low beam ....................... 79
Fr ee software ........................................ .27
Fr equencies
Mobile phone .................................. .260
Tw o-w ayradio .................................. 260
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger) .. 32314
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