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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
ÒThe tailgateis open .
XCloseth etailgate.
ÑThe rear door is open .
XCloseth erear door(s).
ÓAn additional warning tone sounds. The hoo dis open .
GWARNIN G
The open hoo dmay then bloc kyour vie wwhen th evehicl eis in motion .
There is aris kof an accident.
XStop th evehicl eimmediately, payin gattention to roa dand traffic
conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eto preven tit from rollin gaway (Ypage 133).
XCloseth ehood.
CAn additional warning tone sounds while th evehicl eis in motion .The
display shows th eopen door(s).
XClos eall doors.
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Power Steering Mal ‐function See Oper.Manual
An additional warning tone sounds. The steering powe rassistanc e
could be malfunctioning .You may need to steer mor eforcefully.
XCarefully continu eto aqualified specialist workshop and hav eth e
steering checke dimmediately.
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Obtain aNew Key
The ke yneeds to be replaced.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Phone No ServiceYour vehicleis outside th enetwork provider' stransmitter/receiver
range.
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Check Washer Fluid
The washer flui dlevel in th ewasher flui dreservoir has dropped belo w
th eminimum .
XAddwasher flui d (Ypage 256).
Indicatorand warning lamps in the instrume nt cluster
General notes
Whe nswitching on th eignition ,som esystems carry out aself-test .Some indicator and warning
lamp smay temporarily tur non or start to flash. This is no tan indication of any problem .Only when
these indicator and warning lights tur non or start flashin gafter th eengin ehas started or during th e
journey has amalfunction occurred .
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On-board computer and displays
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Safety systems
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
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òN$ (USA only) or J(Canada only): the ABS and brake warning lamps are
lit while the engine is running.
EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, hill start assist and ESP
®as well
as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automati-
cally deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels could therefore lock prematurely if you brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The braking distance
can increase in emergency braking situations.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XSwitch the engine off, wait briefly and start the engine again.
XCheck if the display message has disappeared and ESP®is operational.
XIf the display message continues to be displayed:
RDrive on with care.
RVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
$JN The red $(USA only) or J(Canada only) brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running. An additional warning tone sounds.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 133).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the malfunction.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the display messages.
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On-board computer and displays
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
åNThe yellow ESP®OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
ESP
®is deactivated. ESP®trailer stabilization and Crosswind Assist are deacti-
vated.
GWARNING
If ESP
®is deactivated, vehicle stabilization assistance is significantly reduced.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XReactivate ESP®.
In rare cases , it may be best to deactivate ESP®(Ypage 66).
XAdapt your driving style to suit the weather and road conditions.
If ESP
®cannot be activated:
XDrive on with care.
XHave ESP®checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
6N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is faulty.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XObserve the display messages.
XDrive on with care.
XHave the restraint system and its components checked immediately at a quali- fied specialist workshop.
Further information on the restraint system and its components can be found
under "Occupant safety" (
Ypage 45).
224Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Engine
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
Rin the engine management
Rin the transmission management
Rin the fuel injection system
Rin the exhaust system
Rin the ignition system (for vehicles with a gasoline engine)
Rin the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in
emergency mode.
XHave the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
æN The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped to the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
?N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.
On vehicles without steering wheel buttons, the coolant temperature gage is at the
start of the bar display (
Ypage 173).
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, the coolant temperature gage is at the
start of the scale in the instrument cluster (
Ypage 39).
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is faulty.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 133).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster225
On-board computer and displays
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
?NThe red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or
the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
XObserve the display messages.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 133).
XExit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
XCheck the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Ypage 253).
XIf you have to add coolant more frequently, have the engine cooling system
checked.
XMake sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed, by frozen slush
for example.
XCheck the coolant temperature:
Rusing the display in the on-board computer on vehicles without steering wheel
buttons (Ypage 173)
Rusing the analog display in the instrument cluster on vehicles with steering
wheel buttons (Ypage 39)
XDo not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below the maxi-
mum value specified below. The engine could otherwise be damaged.
XDrive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain, and stop-
start traffic.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the cool-
ant temperature gage may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
?N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. An addi-
tional warning tone sounds.
The coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum value specified below. The
airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
GWARNING
The engine is not being cooled adequately and could become damaged.
Never drive with an overheated engine. Otherwise, fluids which may have leaked
into the engine compartment could catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which can
occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XObserve the display messages.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 133).
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On-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
XExit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
XCheck the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Ypage 253).
XIf you have to add coolant more frequently, have the engine cooling system
checked.
XMake sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed, by frozen slush
for example.
XCheck the coolant temperature:
Rusing the display in the on-board computer on vehicles without steering wheel
buttons (Ypage 173)
Rusing the analog display in the instrument cluster on vehicles with steering
wheel buttons (Ypage 39)
XIf the coolant temperature is below the maximum value specified below, you can
continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain, and stop-
start traffic.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the cool-
ant temperature gage may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
Driving systems
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
·NThe red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
XIncrease the distance.
·N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. An
additional warning tone sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too
high a speed.
XBe prepared to brake immediately.
XPay particular attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
evasive action.
Further information about the distance warning function can be found under
"COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST" (
Ypage 144).
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On-board computer and displays
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XConnect the USB device to the USB portinthe
correct position.
XPress the Õbutton repeatedly, unt ilthe
displ ayinthe menu bar shows USB.
Playback starts.
iDue to the widerange of USB devices avail-
able on the market, playback cannot beguar-
anteed for all USB device brands.
Audio playback from a Bluetooth®
device
Requir ement: the Bluetooth®audio device is
paired and connected to the multimedia system.
XPress theÕbutton repeatedly untilBTAudiois shown in thedispl ay.
XPress the :button repeatedly untilthe
menu bar isselected.
XTo start playback: selectMinthe menu bar.
Playback starts.
XTo stop playback: select¯inthe menu bar.
Playback stops.
Audio playback via the AUX jack
XConnect an external device to the AUX jack.
XPress the Õbutton repeatedly untilthe
displ ay shows Aux.
The multimedia system plays the external
device and produces sound through the loud-
speakers again.
Telephone mode
"999" or "112" emergency call
Making emergency calls without entering a PIN
is only possible using the mob ilephone.
The 999 or112 emergency call number isa
public service. Any misuse ispunishable by law.
Making a call
XPress the%button.
XEnter the desired phone number using the
xtos number keys and the lbut-
ton.
XTo delete individual digits: press theí
button.
XTo delete the entire numerical sequence:
press and hold the íbutton until the
entire numerical sequence isdeleted.
XTo make a call: press the6button.
This initiates dialing.
XTo cancel dialing: press the~button
when dialing.
Navigation system
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the veh i-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traff icconditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle isstationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country
you are in.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
Rtraff iclights
Rstop and giveway signs
Rparking or stopping restrictions
Rroad narrowing
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
The multimedia system may provide incorrect
navigation announcements if the surroundings
do not correspond to the data on the digital
map. For example, a route may have been diver-
ted or the direction of a one-way street may have
changed.
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
jo urney. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over the system's driving
recommendations.
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Multimedia systems in brief

containers. Always keep service products outof the reach of children.
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
Coolant contains glycol and is therefore poison-
ous. Also observe the safety notes under "Ser-
vice products and capacities" (
Ypage 304).
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.
Only check the coolant level and/or fill the cool-
ant if the vehicle is on a level surface and the
engine has cooled down. The coolant tempera-
ture must be below 122 ‡ (50 †).
!Check the engine cooling and heating sys-
tem regularly for leaks.
If a large quantity of coolant is lost, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
!Take care not to spill any coolant on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
Example: cap and coolant expansion tankChecking the coolant level
XStop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
possible on level ground.
XSwitch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 251).
XAllow the engine to cool down.
XUnscrew cap :slowly about half a turn coun-
ter-clockwise and allow excess pressure to
escape.
XTurn cap :further and remove it from cool-
ant expansion tank ;.
XCheck the coolant level.
If the coolant is up to marker bar =in the
filler neck when cold, there is a sufficient
amount of coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant is approximately 0.59 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar =in the filler neck
when warm, there is a sufficient amount of
coolant in coolant expansion tank ;.
254Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer if it has transmission damage.
When towing, the automatic transmission must
be in position N. If the automatic transmission
cannot be shifted to position N, have the vehicle
transported on a transporter or trailer.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
Rcannot turn the key to position 2in the igni-
tion lock
Rcannot shift the transmission to position N
Before the vehicle is towed, switch off the auto-
matic locking feature (
Ypage 74). You could
otherwise lock yourself out of the vehicle when
pushing or towing away the vehicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye
The fixture for the front towing eye is located in the
bumper.
The rear towing eye is located under the bumper.
If you tow or tow-start a vehicle, attach the tow-
ing device to rear towing eye ;.
If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer tow
hitch, attach the towing device to the trailer tow
hitch (
Ypage 163). Installing the front towing eye
XTake the towing eye and screwdriver from the
vehicle tool kit (Ypage 270).
XPress the arrow on the cover
:and remove
cover :from the opening.
You will see the fixture for the towing eye.
XScrew in the towing eye clockwise to the stop.
XInsert the screwdriver into the towing eye and
tighten the towing eye.
XStow the screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit
(Ypage 270).
Removing the front towing eye
XRemove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit (Ypage 270).
XInsert the screwdriver into the towing eye and
turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise.
XUnscrew the towing eye.
XInsert cover :with the lug at the top and
press it in at the bottom until it engages.
XStow the towing eye and the screwdriver with
the vehicle tool kit (Ypage 270).
Towing with the rear axle raised
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be towed with the rear axle raised. The
vehicle/trailer combination may otherwise
swerve or even roll over.
!The ignition must be switched off if the vehi-
cle is being towed with the front or rear axle
raised. Otherwise, ESP
®may intervene and
damage the brake system.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 96).
XTurn the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
XRelease the parking brake.
XIf necessary, turn the key to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
XTake the key with you when leaving the vehi-
cle.
XDo not exceed the towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Please observe the important safety instruc-
tions when towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised (
Ypage 274).
Tow-starting and towing away275
Breakdown assistance
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For further information on displaying the current
tire pressures, refer to "Checking the tire pres-
sure electronically" (
Ypage 286).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked at least once a month
when cold and inflated to the pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver's door B-pillar or the tire pressure
label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the
size indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard or the tire pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire pressure for
those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-
sure telltale when one or more of your tires
are significantly underinflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly underin-
flated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
USA only:
Your vehicle has al so b
een equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate if the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the warning lamp will
flash for approximately a minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will be repeated every time the vehi-
cle is started as long as the malfunction
exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
tions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the mounting of incompatible
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from func-
tioning properly. Always check the TPMS mal-
function telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function prop-
erly.
It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire
pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure
suitable for the operating conditions
(
Ypage 280).
Note that the correct tire pressure for the cur-
rent operating conditions must first be pro-
gramed into the tire pressure monitor. If there is
a substantial loss of pressure, the warning
threshold for the warning message is aligned to
the reference values programed in. Restart the
tire pressure monitor after adjusting the cold
tire pressure (
Ypage 287). The current pres-
sures are saved as new reference values. This
will ensure that a warning message will only
appear if the tire pressure drops significantly.
The tire pressure monitor does not warn you if a
tire pressure is incorrect. Obs erve the note

s on
the recommended tire pressure (Ypage 280).
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn you
of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. following pen- etration by a foreign object. In this event, brake
the vehicle until it comes to a standstill. Avoid
sudden steering movements.
The tire pressure monitor has a yellow h
warning lamp in the instrument cluster for indi-
cating pressure loss/malfunctions (USA) or
pressure loss (Canada). Depending on how the
warning lamp flashes or lights up, an underin-
flated tire or a malfunction in the tire pressure
monitor is displayed:
Rif the h warning lamp is lit continuously,
the tire pressure on one or more tires is sig-
Tire pressure285
Wheels and tires
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