Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
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Display messages
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Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
Introduction

Important safety notes

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WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or malfunctioned, you may not recognize function restrictions
in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There is a risk
of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
The on-board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the instrument
cluster display. You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times. If the
operating safety of your vehicle is impaired, stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Then consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Operator's Manual and may differ from
the symbols in the display. The display shows high-priority display messages in red. A warning tone
sounds with certain display messages.
Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this
Operator's Manual.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
An additional warning tone sounds. The hood is open.
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WARNING
The open hood may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
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conditions.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
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Close the hood.
X
An additional warning tone sounds while the vehicle is in motion. The
display shows the open door(s).
Close all doors.
X
An additional warning tone sounds. The steering power assistance
could be malfunctioning. You may need to steer more forcefully.
Carefully continue to a qualified specialist workshop and have the
X
steering checked immediately.
The key needs to be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below
the minimum.
Add washer fluid ( page 247).
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page 133).
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