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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Text messages
Display Possible cause Possible solution
ABC ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
DRIVE CAREFULLY!
The capability of the ABC system is restrict-
ed. This can impair the handling.
̈ Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz center as
soon as possible.
The vehicle is losing oil. ̈ Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
STOP, CAR TOO LOW
The vehicle is parked on an extremely
uneven surface.
̈ Press the vehicle level control button to se-
lect level 2 (
୴ page 232).
ABC is malfunctioning. ̈ Stop and press the vehicle level control but-
ton to select a higher vehicle level
(
୴ page 232).
̈ Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid
damaging the front fenders.
̈ Listen for scraping noises.
̈ Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz center as
soon as possible.
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
VISIT WORKSHOP
The display for ABC or the ABC system itself
is malfunctioning.
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.