Engine
| Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and  Solutions | 
|  | The coolant level is too low.  Add coolant, observing the 
		warning notes when doing so.  If coolant needs to be 
		added more often than usual, have the 
		engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist 
		workshop. | 
WARNING
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol 
which may burn 
if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
 The coolant level is too low. 
Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the cooling 
system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
 The coolant level is too low. 
Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the cooling 
system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the coolant 
level is 
too low must not be ignored.
| Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and  Solutions | 
|  | The coolant is too hot.  Pull over and stop the 
		vehicle safely and switch off the engine, 
		paying attention to road and traffic conditions.  Make sure that the air 
		supply to the engine radiator is not 
		blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.  Wait until the display 
		message disappears before restarting the 
		engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.  Pay attention to the 
		coolant temperature display.  If the temperature 
		increases again, visit a qualified specialist 
		workshop immediately. | 
WARNING
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have 
leaked into the 
engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by 
opening the 
engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from 
it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the 
engine, get out of the 
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
 If the coolant temperature 
exceeds 248 °F (120 °C) do not continue driving. The engine will 
otherwise be damaged.
 If the coolant temperature 
exceeds 248 °F (120 °C) do not continue driving. The engine will 
otherwise be damaged.
| Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and  Solutions | 
|  | The engine fan is defective.  At coolant temperatures 
		under 248 °F (120 °C), drive to the next 
		qualified specialist workshop.  Avoid subjecting the engine 
		to heavy loads, e.g. driving in 
		mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. | 
|  | The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are: • a defective alternator • a torn poly-V-belt • a malfunction in the electronics  Pull over and stop the 
		vehicle safely and switch off the engine, 
		paying attention to road and traffic conditions.  Open the hood.  Check whether the 
		poly-V-belt is torn. If the poly-V-belt is torn:  Do not continue driving. 
		The engine could otherwise overheat.  Consult a qualified 
		specialist workshop. If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:  Visit a qualified 
		specialist workshop. | 
|  | The oil level has dropped to the minimum level. A warning tone also sounds.  Check the oil level, at the 
		latest when next refueling.  If necessary, add engine 
		oil.  Have the engine checked at 
		a qualified specialist workshop if 
		engine oil needs to be added more often than usual. | 
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
 The oil level is too low. Avoid 
long journeys with too little engine oil. There is a risk of 
engine damage.
 The oil level is too low. Avoid 
long journeys with too little engine oil. There is a risk of 
engine damage.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil 
level is too 
low must not be ignored.
| Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and  Solutions | 
|  | The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.  Refuel at the nearest gas 
		station. | 
|  | There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.  Refuel at the nearest gas 
		station without fail. | 
|  | The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not 
		closed 
		correctly or the fuel system is leaking.  Check that the fuel filler 
		cap is correctly closed. If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:  Close the fuel filler 
		cap. If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:  Visit a qualified 
		specialist workshop. | 
See also:
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling 
mode
    WARNING
 
The SPORT handling mode should not be 
switched on during normal driving.
Switching on the SPORT handling mode will 
result in the following:
 
- no restriction to the engine torque
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Vehicle data
   For the specified vehicle data, please note 
that:
The heights specified may vary due to:
- tires
 
- load
 
- condition of the suspension
 
- optional equipment
Missing values were not avai ...
   
Automatic car wash
   WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing 
the vehicle. This could cause an accident. For 
this reason, you must drive particularly 
carefully after washing the vehicle until the 
bra ...
   
