Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
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- The red brake warning lamp
lights up in addition to the yellow
ABS malfunction lamp and you
hear a warning sound.
There is a malfunction in the Electronic Brake
Proportioning (EBP) system.
The enhanced braking effect is not available.
̈ Have the system checked immediate-
ly at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.
: The yellow warning lamp blinks
after starting the engine or while
driving.
The engine oil level has sunk to the minimum
level. If the engine oil level continues to sink,
the warning lamp will light up.
̈ Add approved oil at the next gas sta-
tion (
page 286).
̈ If oil loss is visible on the engine, have
the malfunction corrected as soon as
possible at a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
_ The red indicator lamp does not
go out after starting the engine.
The adjustable telescoping steering column
is not properly locked.
̈ Lock the adjustable steering column
(
page 37).
The green front fog lamp indica-
tor lamp lights up when ignition
is turned on.
The front fog lamps are switched on. ̈ Fog lamps ( page 105).