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0001 Solutions
ACTIVE CURVE
SYSTEM Malfunction
See Operator's
Manual The Active Curve Syste
mis faulty. The vehicle's handling
characteristics are severely impaired.Aw arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
There is a ris kofanaccident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Adjust your driving style to the altered handling characteristics.
X Avoid sudde nacceleration in tigh tbends and fast steering
movements.
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80km/h).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 000C
Lowering
Max.
Speed 12 mph The vehicle is being lowered from off-road level
3to off-road level
2. The display message informs you of the maximum speed
permissible for off-road level 3.
X Do not drive faster than 12 mph (20 km/h) until off-road level 2
has been reached. 0013
Different. Lock
Sys. Malfunction The differential loc
kis malfunctioning.
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80km/h).
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 0013
Different.
Locking
Sys. Cooling Down
Please Wait The differential lock is too hot and has been disengaged.
X
Drive on carefully.
X Allow the differential lock to cool down.
The differential lock reengages as soon as it has cooled down. LOW RANGE Stop
Apply Parking Brake Ag
earshift process has been canceled. LOW RANGE is in the
neutral position .There is no connection between the engine and
the drive wheels.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the electric parking brake. Do not continue driving under
any circumstances.
X Repeatt he gearshift process. LOW RANGE
Malfunction To
Park, Apply Brake LOW RANGE is malfunctioning.
X
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80km/h).
X When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 183).
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 308
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0001 Solutions
Lane Keeping
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
or
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Lane Keeping Assis
torActive Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated
and temporarily inoperative .Possible causes are:
R the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R there are no lane markings for a longer period.
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational
again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 183).
X Clean the windshield. Lane Keeping
Assist
Inoperative or
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
or
Active Blind Spot Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily
inoperative.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer
and your vehicle.
X
Press 000Bon the steering wheel to confirm the display
message.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while
towing a trailer. 310
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0001 Solutions
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily
inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the rada rsensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 0003indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 183).
X Clean the sensors (Y page 375).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative or
Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
0003indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist
Canceled The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.
X
Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed. You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.
X
While steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched unintentionally. The vehicle has started to skid and ESP
®
has intervened.
X Use Active Parking Assist again later (Y page 221). Display messages
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Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
Check Tire
Pressure Soon The tire pressure loss warnin
gsystem has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 183).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 383).
X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Y page 408).Check Tire
Pressure Then
Restart Run Flat
Indicator The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 408).Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Correct Tire
Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 408).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 411).314
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0001 Solutions
Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 183).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 383).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 408).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning Tire
Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 183).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 383). Display messages
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0001 Solutions
0008
2nd
Seat Row, Left
Not Locked or
2nd Seat Row, Right
Not Locked The second row of seats is no
tengaged on the left-hand or right-
hand side.
X Fold back the second row of seats until it engages. 0008
3rd
Seat Row, Left
Not Locked or
3rd Seat Row, Right
Not Locked The third row of seats is not engaged on the left-hand or right-hand
side.
X
Fold back the third row of seats until it engages. 0001
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The powe
rsteering is malfunctioning.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a ris kofanaccident.
X Check whethe ryou are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 001E
Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid (Y page 370).Wiper
Malfunctioning The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Hazard Warning
Flashers
Malfunctioning The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 318
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0019
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP
®
,
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE ®
,
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, the HOLD
function, hill start assist, crosswind driving assistance and ESP ®
trailer stabilization, for example, are also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance 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.
X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 324
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000F0017
The yellow ESP
®
and
ESP ®
OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running. ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, HOLD, hill start assist, crosswind driving
assistance and ESP ®
trailer stabilization are temporarily
unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0013
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Canada only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
leas
tone of the tires.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which ar etoo low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 183).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 383).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 408).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. 0013
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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X
Attach hook 0021to the cargo
compartment's uppe rseal 0020.
X To close: detach hook 0021from the cargo
compartment's upper seal 0020.
X Fasten hook 0021to the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartment floor.
X Fold the trunk floor down.
X Press the cargo compartment floor
down 0003until it engages. 0004
Cargo compartment floor unlocked
0005 Cargo compartment floor locked
The cargo compartment floor can be locked
and unlocked using the mechanical key. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benzv ehicles.
This helps to preven tdamage to the
vehicle. Positio
nthe load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
R raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
R open the tailgate fully
The maximum roof load is 220 lbs(100 kg).
Attaching the roof carrier X
Secure the roof carrier to roof rails 0002. In
doing so, observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 344
FeaturesStowage and features