Mercedes-Benz E 300, Owner'S Manual

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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion
* The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Until then, manually set the transmission to position j before you switch off the engine.
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Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Depress clutch fully to
start engine
* You have attempted to start the engine without depressing the clutch pedal.
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Depress the clutch pedal and then start the engine.
The engine has stalled while pulling away, e.g. because the clutch pedal was released too quickly.
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Depress the clutch pedal again.
The engine starts automatically.
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Slowly release the clutch pedal to pull away.
Clutch overheated Avoid
pulling away for XX:XX mins
* The clutch is under considerable load and is overheating.
Avoid frequent pulling away and driving at walking pace over longer distances.
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Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions and leave the engine running.
The clutch is cooled more quickly when the engine is running.
or
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If possible, continue driving at a steady speed and remove your foot from the clutch pedal. Do not ride the
clutch.
The clutch is cooled while driving.
When the clutch has cooled down, the display message disappears.
400 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps