Engine
Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and Solutions |
Check Coolant Level See Operator's Manual |
The coolant level is too low.
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Coolant Level Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off |
The coolant is too hot.
The poly-V-belt may have torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn: Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
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The engine fan is defective.
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The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are:
If the poly-V-belt is torn: Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
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The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
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Fuel Level Low |
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
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There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
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Gas Cap Loose |
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap
is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
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Cruise Control Inoperative | Cruise control is defective. A warning tone also sounds.
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Cruise Control --- mph | A condition for activating cruise control has not been
fulfilled. You attempted to save a speed of less than 20 mph (30 km/h).
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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 display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is too low must not be ignored.
See also:
Restricting the shift range
X Press the selector lever to the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range
to the relevant gear.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine s ...
Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
– Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards 3.
or
– Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
- you engage the electric ...
Cruise control lever
1. To store the current speed or a higher
speed
2. To store the current speed or a lower
speed
3. To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
4. To store the current speed or to call up
the last ...