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3 The ABC is defective. Stop the vehicle.
Press upper half of level control switch, see page 276
- system selects raised level mode.
The vehicle chassis is raised depending on the kind of defect.Important!
The wheels may not have sufficient clearance when the
steering wheel is turned beyond a certain angle if the
“ACTIVE BODY CONTROL – CAR TOO LOW!” message
appears. The front fenders will be damaged if the
steering wheel is turned too far. Watch and listen for
scraping noises.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
4 The capability of the system is restricted.Important!
When the message “ACTIVE BODY CONTROL – VISIT
WORKSHOP!” appears, do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
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TIRE PRESSURE
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TIRE PRESSURE CAUTION TIRE DEFECT!
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TIRE PRESSURE CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESSURE CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESS. CONTROL ACTIVATED!
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TIRE PRESS. CONTROL ACTIVATION – NOT WHEN
ENGINE ON
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TIRE PRESS. CONTROL REACTIVATE!
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TIRE PRESS. CONTROL CURRENTLY INACTIVE!
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TIRE PRESS. CONTROL VISIT WORKSHOP!
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TIRE PRESSURE, FL CAUTION TIRE DEFECT!
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TIRE PRESSURE, FR CAUTION TIRE DEFECT!
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TIRE PRESSURE, RL CAUTION TIRE DEFECT!
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TIRE PRESSURE, RR CAUTION TIRE DEFECT!
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TIRE PRESSURE, FL CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESSURE, FL CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESSURE, FR CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESSURE, FR CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESSURE, RL CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESSURE, RL CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESSURE, RR CHECK TIRES!
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TIRE PRESSURE, RR CHECK TIRES!
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* C = Category, see page 297.
RL: rear left; FL: front left;
RR: rear right; FR: front right;
1 One or more tires def late rapidly or tire pressure is already below
minimum value. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. For reference on changing
wheels, see page 337.
2 The tire pressure on one or more tires is already below minimum
value. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. For reference on changing
wheels, see page 337.
3 For tire inflation pressure monitor, see page 150.4 Tire pressure in one or more tires is low. Check and correct tire
pressure, see page 345.
5 The tire pressure monitor cannot be activated with the engine
running. Turn off the engine and repeat activation, see page 151.
6 When the message appears after starting the engine, the tire
inflation pressure on all road wheels should be checked and
corrected according to the label affixed inside the fuel filler flap.
For tire inflation pressure, see page 345.
The tire inflation pressure monitor must be activated again after
the tire inflation pressure has been corrected, see page 151.
7 The tire inflation pressure monitor system is unable to monitor the
tire pressure due to the presence of several wheel electronics in
the vehicle (e.g. a deflated road wheel in the trunk), or nearby
radio interference source, or excessive wheel sensor temperatures,
or unrecognized wheel sensors mounted.
8 The tire inflation pressure monitor is defective or a wheel without
proper sensor was installed. Visit your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.Wa r n i n g !
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the
ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose
control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat
tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly
a fire.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
* C = Category, see page 297.
1 The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil
level indicator on page 154.
2 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage.3 There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter. The
engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil level
indicator on page 154.
4 The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
Check the engine oil level immediately. See Engine oil level
indicator on page 154 and check the engine for visible leakage
(loss of oil).
It may be that there is water in the engine oil. Have the engine oil
che cked.
5 The measuring system is malfunctioning.
When the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – CHECK LEVEL”
message appears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped
to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick.
When this occurs, the warning will first come on
intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops
further.
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest
service station where the engine oil should be topped to
the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored.
Extended driving with the symbol displayed could
result in serious engine damage that is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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ENG INE OIL LEVE L CHECK LEVEL!
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP, ENGINE OFF!
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL
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ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP!
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP!
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* C = Category, see page 297.Line 1Line 2C*
SEAT BEACKREST, LEFT LOCK! 1
SEAT BEACKREST, RIGHT LOCK! 1
Wa r n i n g !
The seat belts provide protection only with the
backrest locked in place and, therefore, must be
locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not
drive the vehicle when the backrest is not locked in
place. If the warning message “SEAT BACKREST,
LEFT – LOCK!” or “SEAT BACKREST, RIGHT –
LOCK!” is displayed in the multifunction display,
then the respective backrest is not engaged in its
lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution
to an area which is in a safe distance from the
roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind
the backrest and fold the backrest all the way back
until it locks in place.The warning message is no longer displayed as
soon as the backrest is locked in place. If both
backrests are locked in place and the warning
message is still displayed, have the system checked
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.
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KEY
* C = Category, see page 297.
1 Key needs possibly to be replaced.
DOOR* C = Category, see page 297. Line 1Line 2C*
REPLACE KEY
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VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1
P54.30-2245-21
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DOOR OPEN! 2
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* C = Category, see page 297.See page 328 for hood.TELE AID
1 The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response; automatic
and manual emergency, roadside assistance and information. With
this message displayed, one or more functions may not be
av a i l a b l e .
See page 210 for notes on the Tele Aid.If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
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ENGINE HOOD OPEN! 2
P54.30-2560-21
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TELE AID VISIT WORKSHOP!
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CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO)
* C = Category, see page 297.1 Check battery of KEYLESS-GO-card, see page 366.
2 The KEYLESS-GO-card cannot be recognized by the running
engine (e.g. strong radio-frequency interference) or the card is not
in the vehicle.
Stop immediately and search for the KEYLESS-GO-card or continue
to operate the vehicle with the electronic key, otherwise the vehicle
cannot be centrally locked or the engine started again after the
engine stops automatically. See page 38.
3 The KEYLESS-GO-card was momentarily not recognized. If
message repeats, place card in a different position or continue to
operate the vehicle with the electronic key, see page 38.
4 A KEYLESS-GO-card left inside the vehicle has been recognized
while locking the vehicle from the outside, see page 38.
5 The message appears for a maximum 60 seconds each time the
driver’s door is opened, as long as no electronic key is in the
starter switch. The message appears regardless of the past
operation method (electronic key or KEYLESS-GO-card), see
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CHIP-CARD CHECK BATTERY!
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CHIP-CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
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CHIP-CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
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CHIP-CARD STILL IN VEHICLE!
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CHIP-CARD DO NOT FORGET!
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(Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only)Place selector lever in position “P”.
The message appears when attempting to turn off the
engine while the selector lever is in any other position
than “P”, see page 228.
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WA S H E R F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 297.
When this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approx.
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir should be
refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB Windshield
washer concentrate and water or the concentrate and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperature,
at the next opportunity. The reservoir for the windshield
and headlamp washer systems is located in the engine
compartment.
See windshield and headlamp washer system on
page 334 for instructions on topping up the washer
fluid.
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WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL! 3
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