Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owner's Manual page 241

Troubleshooting
238
Problem
You hear a warning
tone.
Accident
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
You are unable to
determine the extent of
the damage.
You cannot detect any
damage.
The active bonnet func-
tion (pedestrian protec-
tion) has been trig-
gered.
The NECK-PRO head
restraints on the driv-
er's and front-
passenger seats have
been triggered.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The red distance warning lamp* · lights up while the vehicle
is in motion.
Observe the explanations for the distance warning lamp*
X
( page 232).
Y
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
G Risk of fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank has been damaged. The leaking fuel
creates a risk of fire or explosion.
Switch off the ignition immediately.
X
Remove the ignition key.
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. The leaking
fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Start the engine as normal.
X
Your vehicle has been involved in a frontal collision.
Reset the triggered active bonnet (pedestrian protection)
X
( page 256).
Y
Your vehicle has been involved in a rear-end collision.
Reset the NECK-PRO head restraints (
X
page 257).
Y
* optional