Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2016 Owner's Manual page 273

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Check trailer Check trailer hitch
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Power steering mal‐ Power steering mal‐
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Steering malfunc‐ Steering malfunc‐
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Before starting Before starting the
engine, turn the engine, turn the
steering wheel. steering wheel.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged.
A warning tone also sounds.
hitch
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WARNING
If the ball coupling is not engaged, the trailer may come loose. There
is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
X
conditions, and switch off the engine.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Engage the ball coupling of the trailer tow hitch in the end position
X
( page 214).
Y
The power steering assistance is faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
Check whether you are able to apply the extra steering force
X
required.
If you are able to steer safely:
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
If you are unable to steer safely:
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The electric steering lock is malfunctioning.
G
WARNING
The steering may be locked by the electric steering lock.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
X
and traffic conditions.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The electric steering lock is malfunctioning.
the
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
To unlock the steering, move the steering wheel slightly.
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock again.
X
page 159).
Y
page 159).
Y