Get On-board computer/Displays Guide for Mercedes A Class 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2017)

237

Useful information ............................ 238

Important safety notes ..................... 238

Displays and operation ..................... 238

Menus and submenus ...................... 241

Display messages ............................. 257

Warning and indicator lamps in the

instrument cluster ............................ 292

Displays and operation

238

If the operating safety of your vehicle is

impaired, park the vehicle safely as soon as

possible. Contact a qualified specialist work-

shop.

For an overview, see the instrument panel

illustration (Y page 30).

Useful information

i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-

els, series and optional equipment for your

vehicle that were available at the time of

going to press. National variations are pos-

sible. Note that your vehicle may not be

equipped with all of the functions descri-

bed. This is also the case for systems and

functions relevant to safety.

Displays and operation

Instrument cluster lighting

i Read the information on qualified special-

ist workshops: (Y page 24).

The light sensor in the instrument cluster

automatically controls the brightness of the

multifunction display. In daylight, the displays

in the instrument cluster are not illuminated.

The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the

displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-

rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-

trol knob.

Important safety notes

WARNING

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Operating the integrated information systems

and communicationsequipmentinthevehicle

while driving will distract you from traffic con-

ditions. You could then lose control of the

vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate these devices if road traffic con-

ditions permit. If you are unsure about the

surrounding conditions, pull over to a safe

location and make entries only while the vehi-

cle is stationary.

The brightness control knob is located on the

bottom left of the instrument cluster

(Y page 30).

X

Turn the brightness control knob clockwise

or anti-clockwise.

If the light switch is set to the Ã, T or

L position, the brightness is dependent

upon the brightness of the ambient light.

You must observe the legal requirements for

the country in which you are currently driving

when operating the on-board computer.

Speedometer with segments

The speedometer is divided into segments

only on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.

WARNING

G

The segments in the speedometer indicate

which speed range is available.

If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-

functioned, you may not recognise function

restrictions relevant to safety. The operating

safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There

is a risk of an accident.

Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked

at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-

ately.

R

Variable SPEEDTRONIC activated

(Y page 194):

The segments light up from the start of the

scale to the selected limit speed.

R

DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 196):

One or two segments in the set speed

range light up.

The on-board computer only shows messages

or warnings from certain systems in the mul-

tifunction display. You should therefore make

sure your vehicle is operating safely at all

times.

R

DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front

moving more slowly than the stored speed:

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239

The segments between the speed of the

Under normal operating conditions and with

vehicle in front and the stored speed light the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-

up.

perature may rise to 120 †.

At high outside temperatures and when driv-

ing uphill, the coolant temperature may rise

to the end of the scale.

Rev counter

! Do not drive in the overrevving range.

Doing so will damage the engine.

Operating the on-board computer

Overview

The red band in the rev counter indicates the

engine's overrevving range.

The engine is limited within a range to protect

the engine when the red band is reached.

Outside temperature display

You should pay special attention to road con-

ditions when temperatures are around freez-

ing point.

Bear in mind that the outside temperature

display indicates the measured air tempera-

ture and not the road surface temperature.

The outside temperature display is in the mul-

tifunction display (Y page 241).

There is a short delay before a change in out-

side temperature appears in the multifunc-

tion display.

:

Multifunction display

;

Right control panel

=

Left control panel

Coolant temperature gauge

X

To activate the on-board computer: turn

WARNING

G

the key to position 1 in the ignition lock.

If you open the bonnet while the engine is

overheating or while there is a fire in the

engine compartment, you could come into

contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-

vice products. There is a danger of injury.

You can control the multifunction display and

the settings in the on-board computer using

the buttons on the multifunction steering

wheel.

Allow an overheating engine to cool down

before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in

the engine compartment, leave the bonnet

closed and notify the fire brigade.

The coolant temperature gauge is in the

instrument cluster on the right-hand side

(Y page 30).

Z

Displays and operation

240

Left control panel

Press briefly:

%

R

Back

R

=

;

Calls up the menu and menu bar

R

Vehicles with Audio 20: switches

off voice-operated control of the

navigation (see manufacturer's

operating instructions)

Press briefly:

9

:

R

Scrolls through lists

R

Vehicles with COMAND Online:

R

Selects a submenu or function

switches off LINGUATRONIC

(see the separate operating

instructions)

Hides display messages or calls

up the last Tripp menu function

R

In the Audio menu: selects the

previous or next station, when

the preset list or station list is

active, or an audio track or video

scene

R

used

R

In the Tel (Telephone) menu:

R

Exits the telephone book/redial

memory

switches to the phone book and

selects a name or telephone

number

Press and hold:

%

Press and hold:

9

:

R

Calls up the standard display in

the Trip menu

R

In the Audio menu: selects a pre-

set list or a station list in the

desired frequency range or an

audio track or video scene using

rapid scrolling

Right control panel

R

ó

Vehicles with Audio 20:

R

In the Tel (Telephone) menu:

starts rapid scrolling if the phone

book is open

Switches on voice-operated con-

trol for navigation (see manufac-

turer's operating instructions)

R

Vehicles with COMAND Online:

R

a

Confirms the selection or display

message

In the Tel (Telephone) menu:

switches to the telephone book

and starts dialling the selected

number

Switches off LINGUATRONIC

(see the separate operating

instructions)

R

8

Mute

W

X

Adjusts the volume

R

~

Rejects or ends a call

Exits the telephone book/redial

memory

R

6

Makes or accepts a call

Switches to the redial memory

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transmission (shifting manually)

(Y page 177)

Multifunction display

R

j Active Parking Assist (Y page 212)

¯ Cruise control (Y page 191)

È SPEEDTRONIC (Y page 194)

_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist

(Y page 123)

R

è ECO start/stop function

(Y page 162)

R

ë HOLD function (Y page 204)

120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed

exceeded (only for certain countries)

Menus and submenus

Menu overview

:

Permanent display: outside temperature

or speed (Y page 251)

Time

Text field

Menu bar

Drive program (Y page 170)

Transmission position (Y page 172)

Using the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel, open the menu bar.

Operating the on-board computer

(Y page 239).

Depending on the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, you can call up the following menus:

;

=

?

A

B

R

Trip menu (Y page 242)

Vehicles with manual transmission: the indi-

cators in the lower part of the multifunction

display differ from those shown here.

For Mercedes-AMG vehicles, the indicators in

the lower and upper part of the multifunction

display differ from those shown here.

R

Navi menu (navigation instructions)

(Y page 243)

R

Audio menu (Y page 245)

R

Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 246)

R

Assist. menu (assistance) (Y page 247)

Serv. menu (Y page 250)

Settings menu (settings) (Y page 250)

AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

(Y page 254)

X

To display menu bar ?: press the =

or ; button on the steering wheel.

If you do not press the buttons any longer,

menu bar ? is faded out after a few sec-

onds.

Text field = shows the selected menu or

submenu as well as display messages.

The displays for the Audio, Navi and Tel

menus may differ slightly to those in your

vehicle.

The examples given in this Owner's Manual

apply to vehicles equipped with COMAND

Online.

i Set the time using Audio 20 or COMAND

Online (see the separate operating instruc-

tions).

The following messages may appear in

the multifunction display:

R

Z Gearshift recommendation for manual

transmission (Y page 168) or for automatic

Z

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242

When 9,999 hours or 99,999 kilometres have

been exceeded, the trip computer is auto-

matically reset From reseett.

Trip menu

Standard display

ECO display

X

Press and hold the % button on the

steering wheel until the Trip menu with

trip meter : and total distance

recorder ; appears.

The ECO display is not available in Mercedes-

AMG vehicles.

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

Trip computer "From start" or "From

reset"

ing wheel to select the Trip menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

X

ECO DISPLAYY.

If the ignition remains switched off for longer

than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-

matically reset.

Further information on the ECO display

(Y page 188).

:

Distance

Driving time

Average speed

Displaying the range and current fuel

consumption

;

=

?

Average fuel consumption

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Trip menu.

X

Press the 9 or : button to select

From starrtt or From reseett.

The values in the From starrtt submenu are

calculated from the start of a journey whilst

the values in the From reseett submenu are

calculated from the last time the submenu

was reset (Y page 243).

In the following cases, the trip computer is

automatically reset From starrtt:

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the menu only dis-

plays range :.

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Trip menu.

X

Press 9 or : to select the display

with approximate range : and current fuel

consumption ;.

Approximate range : that can be covered

is calculated according to your current driv-

ing style and the amount of fuel in the tank.

If there is only a small amount of fuel left in

R

the ignition has been switched off for more

than four hours

R

999 hours have been exceeded.

R

9,999 kilometres have been exceeded.

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243

X

the fuel tank, a vehicle being refuelled C

appears instead of approximate range :.

Press a to confirm.

Press : to select Yes and press a to

Recuperation display = shows you if

energy has been recuperated from the

kinetic energy in overrun mode and saved

in the battery. Recuperation display =

depends on the engine installed and is

therefore not available in all vehicles.

confirm.

You can reset the values of the following func-

tions:

R

Trip meter

"From start" trip computer

"From reset" trip computer

R

Digital speedometer

ECO display

If you reset the values in the "ECO display",

the values in the "From start" trip computer

are also reset. If you reset the values in the

"From start" trip computer, the values in the

"ECO display" are also reset.

Navigation menu

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Trip menu.

Displaying navigation instructions

X

Press the 9 or : button to select

In the Navi menu, the multifunction display

shows navigation instructions.

Further information on navigation can be

found in the separate Audio 20 or COMAND

Online operating instructions.

digital speedometer ;.

Gearshift recommendation : Z may also

be displayed.

Observe the information on gearshift rec-

ommendation : for manual transmission

(Y page 168) or for automatic transmission

(shifting manually) (Y page 177).

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: a gearshift rec-

ommendation is shown in the status bar of

the multifunction display and not in the dig-

ital speedometer display.

X

Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND Online;

see the separate operating instructions.

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Navi menu.

Route guidance not active

Resetting values

:

Direction of travel

;

Current road

X

Press the = or ; button onthe steer-

ing wheel to select the Trip menu.

X

Press the 9 or : button to select the

function that you wish to reset.

Z

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Route guidance active

Change of direction announced with a

lane recommendation

No change of direction announced

:

Road to which the change of direction

:

Distance to the destination

Distance to the next change of direction

Current road

leads

;

Distance to change of direction and visual

distance display

=

?

Symbol indicating "follow the road's

course"

=

Lanes not recommended

Recommended lane and new lane during a

?

change of direction

Change-of-direction symbol

Change of direction without lane recom-

mendation

A

On multilane roads, new lane recommenda-

tions can be displayed for the next change of

direction if the digital map supports this data.

During the change of direction, new lanes

may be added.

Lane not recommended =: you will not be

able to complete the next change of direction

if you stay in this lane.

Recommended lane and new lane during a

change of direction ?: in this lane you will be

able to complete the next two changes of

direction without changing lane.

:

Road to which the change of direction

leads

Distance to change of direction and visual

distance display

;

=

Change-of-direction symbol

When a change of direction is to be made, you

will see symbol = for the change of direction

and distance graphic ;. This shortens

towards the top of the display as you

Other status indicators of the naviga-

tion system

approach the point of the announced change

of direction. The change of direction starts

once the distance display reaches zero.

The navigation system displays additional

information and the vehicle status.

Possible displays

R

New routee... or Calculating route...

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245

Audio player or audio media operation

A new route is calculated.

R

Road not mapped

The vehicle position is inside the area of the

digital map but the road is not recognised,

e.g. new roads, car parks or private land.

R

No route

No route could be calculated to the selec-

ted destination.

O

:

Current track

Audio files from various audio players or

media can be played, depending on the equip-

ment fitted in the vehicle.

You have reached the destination or an

intermediate destination.

X

Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND Online and

Audio menu

select audio CD or MP3 mode (see the sep-

arate operating instructions).

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

Selecting a radio station

X

ing wheel to select the Audio menu.

^XTo select the next/previous track:

briefly press the 9 or : button.

^XTo select a track from the track list

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9

or : button until the desired track

appears.

If you press and hold the 9 or :

button, the rapid scrolling speed is

increased. Not all audio players or media

support this function.

:

Active station list

Station with preset position

;

The multifunction display shows station ;

with station frequency or station name. The

preset position is only displayed along with

station ; if this has been stored.

If track information is stored on the audio

player or media, the multifunction display will

show the number and title of the track.

X

Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND Online and

select Radio (see the separate operating

instructions).

Video DVD operation

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Audio menu.

^XTo select a preset list or station list:

press and briefly hold the 9 or :

button until the preset list or station list in

the desired frequency range is shown.

X

To select a station: briefly press 9

or :.

Only for vehicles with COMAND Online: you

can use the Audio menu to play video DVDs.

i DAB radio mode (Digital Audio Broadcast-

ing) is an optimised digital transmission

standard designed for the mobile reception

of radio transmissions.

Z

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X

Switch on COMAND Online and select

video DVD (see the separate operating

instructions).

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Audio menu.

Telephone menu

Introduction

WARNING

G

Operating the integrated information systems

and communications equipment in the vehicle

while driving will distract you from traffic con-

ditions. You could then lose control of the

vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate these devices if road traffic con-

ditions permit. If you are unsure about the

surrounding conditions, pull over to a safe

location and make entries only while the vehi-

cle is stationary.

^XTo select the next or previous scene:

briefly press the 9 or : button.

^XTo select a scene from the scene list

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9

or : button until desired scene :

appears.

TV operation

When telephoning, you must observe the

legal requirements for the country in which

you are currently driving.

X

Switch on the mobile phone (see the man-

ufacturer's operating instructions).

X

Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND Online;

see the separate operating instructions.

Insert the mobile phone into the bracket

(Y page 318).

Only for vehicles with COMAND Online: you

can use the Audio menu to select a TV sta-

tion.

The preset position is only displayed along

with channel : if this has been stored.

X

or

X

®

Establish a Bluetooth connection to Audio

X

Switch on COMAND Online and select TV

20 or COMAND Online; see the separate

operating instructions.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Tel menu.

(see the separate operating instructions).

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

X

ing wheel to select the Audio menu.

X

To select a stored channel: briefly press

You will see one of the following display mes-

sages in the multifunction display:

the 9 or : button.

^XTo select a channel from the channel

list: press and briefly hold the 9

or : button.

R

Telephone rreeaaddyy or the name of the net-

work provider: the mobile phone has found

a network and is ready to receive.

i You can store TV channels in COMAND

Online (see the separate operating instruc-

tions).

R

Telephone NNoo sseerrvviiccee: there is no net-

work available or the mobile phone is

searching for a network.

i You can obtain further information about

suitable mobile phones and connecting

mobile phones via Bluetooth^®:

R

at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre

R

on the Internet at http://

www.mercedes-benz.com/connect

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Accepting a call

^XIf there is more than one number for a

particular name: press the 6 or a

button to display the numbers.

X

Press the 9 or : button to select the

number you want to dial.

X

Press the 6 or a button to start dial-

ling.

or

If someone calls you when you are in the Tel

menu, a display message appears in the mul-

tifunction display.

X

If you do not want to make the call: press

the ~ or % button.

You can accept a call at any time, even if you

are not in the Tel menu.

Redialling

The on-board computer saves the last names

or numbers dialled in the redial memory.

X

Press the 6 button on the steering

wheel to accept an incoming call.

X

Press the= or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Tel menu.

Press the 6 button to switch to the

redial memory.

Press the 9 or : button to select the

desired name or number.

Press the 6 or a button to start dial-

Rejecting or ending a call

X

You can reject or end a call any time even if

you are not in the Tel menu.

X

Press the ~ button on the steering

wheel to reject or end an incoming call.

X

ling.

Selecting an entry in the phone book

or

X

If you do not want to make the call: press

the ~ or % button.

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Tel menu.

X

Press the 9, : or a button to

switch to the phone book.

Authorise access to the phone book on the

phone.

Assistance menu

Introduction

X

Press the 9 or : button to select the

desired name.

or

X

To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold

the 9 or : button for longer than

one second.

Rapid scrolling stops when you release the

button or reach the end of the list.

^XIf only one telephone number is stored

for a name: press the 6 or a button

to start dialling.

Depending on the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, you have the following options in the

Assist. menu:

R

Showing the assistance graphic

or

(Y page 248)

R

Activating/deactivating the Traffic Sign

Assist message function (Y page 248)

Z

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248

®

R

Traffic Sign Assist

Activating/deactivating ESP (except

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) (Y page 248)

Activating/deactivating COLLISION PRE-

VENTION ASSIST PLUS (Y page 249)

Activating/deactivating ATTENTION

In the Trafffic Sign Assist menu, you can

switch the Traffic Sign Assist message func-

tion on or off. When the message function is

activated, detected traffic signs and informa-

tion appear in the multifunction display for

five seconds.

ASSIST (Y page 249)

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist

(Y page 249)

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping

ing wheel to select the Assisst. menu.

Assist (Y page 249)

X

Press the 9 or : button to select

Traffic Sign Assist.

Press a to confirm.

Showing the assistance graphic

X

The current selection appears.

^XTo activate/deactivate the message

function: press a again.

Further information about Traffic Sign Assist

(Y page 223).

Deactivating/activating ESP^®

Observe the important safety notes on ESP^®

(Y page 73).

WARNING

G

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

If you deactivate ESP^®, ESP^®no longer sta-

bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk

of skidding and an accident.

Only deactivate ESP^®in the situations descri-

bed in the following.

ing wheel to select the Assisst. menu.

Press 9 or : to select Assistance

graphic.

Press a to confirm.

The assistance graphic shows you the sta-

tus of and/or information from the follow-

ing driving systems or driving safety sys-

tems:

X

It may be best to deactivate ESP^®in the fol-

lowing situations:

R

when using snow chains

R

Traffic Sign Assist (Y page 223)

R

in deep snow

R

DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 196)

R

on sand or gravel

R

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

Deactivating/activating ESP^®on Mercedes-

(Y page 70)

R

ATTENTION ASSIST (Y page 222)

AMG vehicles (Y page 75).

For further information about ESP^®, see

R

Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 228)

(Y page 73).

X

Press : to display the ATTEN-

TION ASSIST assessment.

X

Start the engine.

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Assisst. menu.

X

Press 9 or : to select ESP.

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X

Press a to confirm.

The current selection appears.

Press the : or 9 button to set Off,

Standard or Sensitive.

Press the a button to save the setting.

When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated,

the é symbol appears in the multifunc-

tion display in the assistance graphic dis-

play.

To activate/deactivate: press a

again.

ESP^®is deactivated if the å warning

lamp in the instrument cluster lights up

continuously when the engine is running.

For further information about ATTENTION

ASSIST, see (Y page 222).

If the ÷ and å warning lamps light up

continuously, ESP^®is not available due to a

malfunction.

Observe the information on warning lamps

(Y page 297).

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot

Assist

Observe the information on display messages

(Y page 258).

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the Assist. menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

Blind Spot Assist.

Press a to confirm.

The current selection appears.

Activating/deactivating COLLISION

PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

To activate/deactivate: press a

ing wheel to select the Assist. menu.

again.

X

Press the 9 or : button to select

Collision Prevvent. Assist.

Press a to confirm.

The current selection appears.

Further information about Blind Spot Assist

(Y page 226).

X

Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping

Assist

X

To activate/deactivate: press a

again.

When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS is deactivated, the æ symbol

appears in the multifunction display in the

assistance graphic display.

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the Assist. menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

Lane Keeping Assist.

Press a to confirm.

The current selection appears.

X

For further information about COLLISION

PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, see (Y page 70).

X

Press a again to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to set Off,

Standard or Adaptive.

Press the a button to save the setting.

When Lane Keeping Assist is activated, the

multifunction display shows the lane mark-

ings as bright lines in the assistance

graphic.

Activating/deactivating ATTENTION

ASSIST

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

X

ing wheel to select the Assist. menu.

X

Press the 9 or : button to select

Attention AAssistt.

X

Press a to confirm.

The current selection appears.

Press a to confirm.

For further information about Lane Keeping

Assist, see (Y page 228).

X

Z

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250

tain displays appear in kilometres or miles in

the multifunction display.

Service menu

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Instrument cluster submenu.

X

Press a to confirm.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Depending on the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, you have the following options in the

Serv. menu:

Display uunit Speed-/odometer func-

tion.

You will see the selected setting: km or

miles.

R

Calling up display messages in the mes-

sage memory (Y page 257)

X

Press the a button to save the setting.

R

Restarting the tyre pressure loss warning

system (Y page 364)

Calling up the service due date

(Y page 328)

The selected unit of measurement for dis-

tance applies to the:

R

digital speedometer in the Trip menu

R

total distance recorder and the trip meter

R

trip computer

Settings menu

Introduction

R

current fuel consumption and approximate

range

navigation instructions in the Navi menu

cruise control

SPEEDTRONIC

DISTRONIC PLUS

R

ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Switching the additional speedometer

on/off

Depending on the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, In the Settings menu you have the

following options:

United Kingdom: this function is unavailable.

If the additional speedometer is switched on,

the speed is shown in the status bar of the

multifunction display instead of the outside

temperature.

The speed display is inverse to your speed-

ometer.

R

Changing the instrument cluster settings

R

Changing the light settings

R

Changing the vehicle settings

R

Changing the heating settings

R

Changing the convenience settings

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

R

Restoring the factory settings

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster submenu.

X

Press a to confirm.

Selecting the distance unit

The Display unitt Speed-/odometer:

function allows you to choose whether cer-

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251

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the Further information on daytime driving lights

Dig. speedo [mph] function.

You will see the selected setting: on or off.

(Y page 120).

Vehicle

Press the a button to save the setting.

Setting permanent SPEEDTRONIC

Selecting permanent display

You can set permanent SPEEDTRONIC using

the Limit speed (winnter tyres) function.

United Kingdom: this function is unavailable.

The Permanent display: function allows

you to choose whether the multifunction dis-

play always shows the outside temperature or

the speed.

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Vehicle submenu.

Press a to confirm.

The speed display is inverse to your speed-

ometer.

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

X

Press : or 9 to select the Limit

speed (winter tyres): function.

You will see the current setting.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Instrument cluster submenu.

X

Press a to confirm.

X

Press a to confirm.

X

Press the : or 9 button to adjust

permanent SPEEDTRONIC in increments of

ten (1600 km/h to 240 km/h). The Off set-

ting switches permanent SPEEDTRONIC

off.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Permanent display: function.

The current setting, outside tempera‐

ture or Dig. speedo [mph]:, appears.

X

Press the a button to store the entry.

X

Press the a button to save the setting.

For further information on permanent SPEED-

TRONIC (Y page 196).

Lights

Activating/deactivating the automatic

locking feature

Switching the daytime driving lights

on/off

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

The Daytime driving lights function can

only be switched on with the engine turned

off.

X

Vehicle submenu.

Press a to confirm.

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Automatic doorr locks function.

If the Automatic dooor locks function is

switched on, the multifunction display

shows the doors in orange.

Lights submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Daytime driving lights function.

If the Daytime driving lights function

has been switched on, the cone of light and

the W symbol in the multifunction dis-

play are shown in orange.

X

Press the a button to save the setting.

If you activate the Automatic dooor locks

function, the vehicle is centrally locked above

a speed of around 15 km/h.

X

Press the a button to save the setting.

For further information on the automatic lock-

ing feature; see (Y page 91).

Z

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252

Activating/deactivating the acoustic

locking confirmation

There is a risk of fire.

When the auxiliary heating is switched on,

make sure that:

If you switch on the Acousstic Lockk function,

an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the

vehicle.

R

no flammable materials come into contact

with hot vehicle components

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

R

the exhaust gas can escape from the

ing wheel to select the Settinngs menu.

exhaust pipe unhindered

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

R

the exhaust gas does not come into contact

Vehiclee submenu.

with flammable materials.

X

Press a to confirm.

X

!

Operating the auxiliary heating/ventila-

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Acoustic LLock function.

If the Acousstic Lockk function is activated,

the & symbol in the multifunction dis-

play lights up orange.

tion draws on the vehicle battery. After you

have heated or ventilated the vehicle a

maximum of two times, drive for a longer

distance.

X

Press the a button to save the setting.

Only vehicles with auxiliary heating have this

function.

Heating

In the Heatting submenu, you can select a

stored departure time or change a departure

time.

Auxiliary heating departure time

DANGER

G

The auxiliary heating timer function calcu-

lates the switch-on time according to the out-

side temperature so that the vehicle is pre-

heated by the departure time. When the

departure time is reached, the auxiliary heat-

ing continues to heat for a further five

minutes and then switches off. The auxiliary

heating adopts the set air conditioning or

THERMOTRONIC temperature setting.

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient

ventilation is not possible, toxic exhaust

fumes can enter the vehicle, especially car-

bon monoxide. This is the case, e.g. in

enclosed spaces, or if the vehicle is stuck in

snow. There is a risk of fatal injuries.

You should switch off the auxiliary heating in

enclosed spaces which do not have an extrac-

tion system, e.g. a garage. If the vehicle is

stuck in snow and you must leave the auxiliary

heating running, keep the exhaust pipe and

the area around the vehicle clear of snow. To

guarantee a sufficient supply of fresh air, open

a window on the side of the vehicle away from

the wind.

You can switch off the auxiliary heating by

using the remote control or the auxiliary heat-

ing button on the centre console.

i Switch the auxiliary heating on regularly

once a month for about ten minutes.

Further information on auxiliary heating

(Y page 148).

WARNING

G

When the auxiliary heating is switched on,

parts of the vehicle can become very hot.

Selecting the departure time or deactivat-

ing a selected departure time

X

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or

twigs may ignite if they come into contact

with:

ing wheel to select the Settinngs menu.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Heatingg submenu.

R

hot parts of the exhaust system

the exhaust gas itself

X

Press a to confirm.

R

The current setting appears.

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253

X

Switching the fold mirrors in when lock-

ing function on/off

Press a again.

Press the : or 9 button to select

one of the three departure times or Timer

off (no timer active).

This function is only available when the vehi-

cle is equipped with the electrical fold-in func-

tion.

X

Press a to confirm.

If a departure time is selected, the yellow

indicator lamp lights up on the auxiliary

heating button.

When you activate the Auto. fold-iin mir‐

rors function, the exterior mirrors are folded

in when the vehicle is locked. When you

unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's

or front-passenger door, the exterior mirrors

Changing the departure time

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer- fold out again.

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

If you have switched on the Auto. fold-in

Press the : or 9 button to select the mirrors function and you fold in the exterior

X

Heating submenu.

Press a to confirm.

The current setting appears.

Press the : or 9 button to select

Change A, Change B or Change C.

Press a to confirm.

You can now change the departure time.

Press the = or ; button to select the

display to be changed: hours, minutes.

Press the : or 9 button to set the

selected display.

Press the a button to store the entry.

The yellow indicator lamp on the auxiliary

heating button lights up.

mirrors using the button on the door

(Y page 114), they will not fold out automat-

ically. The exterior mirrors can then only be

folded out using the button on the door.

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Conveniencce submenu.

X

Press a to confirm.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Auto. fold-in mirrors function.

If the Auto. fold-in miirrorss function is

switched on, the multifunction display

shows the exterior mirror in orange.

X

Press the a button to save the setting.

Comfort

Resetting to factory settings

Switching belt adjustment on/off

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

X

Press the = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the Settings menu.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Factory setting submenu.

Conveniencce submenu.

X

Press a to confirm.

X

Press a to confirm.

The Reset all settings? function

appears.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Belt adjustment function.

X

Press the : or 9 button to select No

When the Belt adjustment function is

activated, the seat belt is displayed in

orange in the multifunction display.

or Yes.

X

Press the a button to confirm the selec-

tion.

X

Press the a button to save the setting.

If you have selected Yes, the multifunction

display shows a confirmation message.

For further information on belt adjustment,

see (Y page 45).

Z

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254

SETUP

For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:

the Limit speed (winnter tyrrees) function

in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set

in the Vehiclle submenu.

If you want to reset the Daytime driving

lights function in the Lights submenu, you

must turn the key to position 1 in the ignition

lock.

:

Drive system Comfort/Sport/Sport +

;

=

?

Suspension Comfort/Sport/Sport +

Transmission D/M

ESP^®On/Off or SPORT handling mode

AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

WARMUP

Sport

SETUP displays the following information and

functions:

R

the digital speedometer

R

the gear indicator

R

the drive system setting

R

the suspension mode

:

Digital speedometer

R

the transmission position

;

Gear indicator

Upshift indicator

®

R

=

the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) sta-

tus

?

Engine oil temperature

X

A

B

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the AMG menu.

Press 9 repeatedly until SETUP

Coolant temperature

Transmission oil temperature

X

Pressthe = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the AMG menu.

Upshift indicator: upshift indicator UP =

indicates that the engine has reached the

overrevving range when in the manual drive

program.

appears.

RACETIMER

Displaying and starting the RACETIMER

Engine and transmission oil tempera-

ture: when the engine and transmission

are at normal operating temperature, oil

temperature ? and B are displayed in

white in the multifunction display.

If the multifunction display shows oil tem-

perature ? or B in blue, the engine or the

transmission are not yet at normal operat-

ing temperature. Avoid using the full output

of the engine during this time.

:

Lap

RACETIMER

;

The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a

closed race circuit. Do not use the function on

public roads.

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255

Stopping the RACETIMER

You can start the RACETIMER when the

engine is running or if the key is in position 2

in the ignition lock.

X

Pressthe = or ; buttononthesteer-

ing wheel to select the AMG menu.

X

Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

RACETIMER appears.

X

To start: press the a button to start the

X

Press the % button on the steering

wheel.

Confirm Yes with a.

RACETIMER.

Displaying the intermediate time

The RACETIMER interrupts timing if you stop

the vehicle and turn the key to position 1 in

theignitionlock. Ifyou turn thekeytoposition

3 and then press a to confirm Start, tim-

ing is continued.

Resetting the current lap

X

Stop the RACETIMER.

Press the = or ; button to select

X

Press the = or ; button to select

Interm. Time.

X

Reset Lap.

Press a to reset the lap time to "0".

X

Press a to confirm.

The intermediate time is shown for five sec-

onds.

X

Deleting all laps

Starting a new lap

If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is

reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are

deleted.

You cannot delete individual stored laps. If

you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap

does not have to be reset.

:

RACETIMER

Fastest lap time (best lap)

Lap

;

=

X

Press a to confirm New Lap.

i A maximum of 16 laps may be stored. The

16th lap can only be completed with Fin‐

ish Lap.

X

Reset the current lap.

Press a to confirm Reset.

Reset Race Timer? appears in the multi-

X

function display.

X

Press the : button to select Yes and

press the a button to confirm.

All laps are deleted.

Z

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256

Overall evaluation

This function is only available if you have

stored at least two laps and have stopped the

RACETIMER.

X

Pressthe = or ; buttonon the steer-

ing wheel to select the AMG menu.

X

Press the 9 button repeatedly until a lap

evaluation appears.

Each lap is shown in a separate submenu.

The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym-

bol :.

:

RACETIMER overall evaluation

Total time driven

;

=

Average speed

X

Press the 9 or : button to select a

different lap evaluation.

?

Distance covered

A

Maximum speed

This function is shown if you have stored at

least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.

X

Press = or ; on the steering wheel

to select the AMG menu.

X

Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

overall evaluation appears.

Lap evaluation

:

Lap

;

Lap time

=

Average lap speed

?

Lap length

A

Top speed during lap

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257

Display messages

Introduction

General notes

Display messages appear in the multifunction display.

Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ

from the symbols in the multifunction display.

Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this

Owner's Manual.

Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.

When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted apart from some high-

priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been

rectified, these display messages are deleted as well.

When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on:

R

HOLD function (Y page 204)

R

Parking (Y page 184)

Hiding display messages

X

Press the a or % button on the steering wheel.

The multifunction display hides the display message.

The multifunction display shows high-priority display messages in red. Some high-priority dis-

play messages cannot be hidden.

The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the mes-

sages have been remedied.

Message memory

The on-board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory. You can call

up the display messages:

X

Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Service menu.

If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows 2 messages, for example.

X

Press the 9 or : button to select the entry, e.g. 2 messages.

X

Press a to confirm.

X

Press the 9 or : button to scroll through the display messages.

Z

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258

Safety systems

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), ESP^®

(Electronic Stability Program), ESP^®trailer stabilisation, the HOLD

function, hill start assist and PRE-SAFE^®are temporarily unavail-

able.

The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS may also have failed.

!÷

currently unavail‐

able See Owner's

Manual

In addition, the !, ÷ and å warning lamps may light up

in the instrument cluster.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

Possible causes:

R

Self-diagnosis is not yet complete

R

The on-board voltage may be insufficient.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you

brake hard, for example.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-

ing movements, at a speed above 20 km/h.

If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned

above are available again.

If the multifunction display still shows the display message:

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

ABS, BAS, ESP^®, ESP^®trailer stabilisation, the HOLD function, hill

start assist and PRE-SAFE^®are not available due to a malfunction.

The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS may also have failed.

!÷

inoperative See

Owner's Manual

The !, ÷, å and J warning lamps may also light up

in the instrument cluster.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

G

Display messages

259

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you

brake hard, for example.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

ESP^®, ESP^®trailer stabilisation, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start

assist and PRE-SAFE^®are temporarily unavailable.

The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS may also have failed.

÷

currently uunavvaaiill‐‐

able See OOwner's

Manual

In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps may light up in the

instrument cluster.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above.

The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-

ing movements at a speed above 20 km/h.

If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned

above are available again.

If the multifunction display still shows the display message:

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Z

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260

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

ESP^®, ESP^®trailer stabilisation, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start

assist and PRE-SAFE^®are not available due to a malfunction.

The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS may also have failed.

÷

inoperattivvee SSeeee

Owner's MManual

In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps may light up in the

instrument cluster.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above.

The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, BAS, ESP^®, ESP^®

trailer stabilisation, the HOLD function, hill start assist and PRE-

SAFE^®are not available due to a malfunction.

T!

÷

The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS may also have failed.

inoperattivvee SSeeee

Owner's MManual

A warning tone sounds.

In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps may light up

in the instrument cluster.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock, for example, if you brake hard.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

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261

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The red ! indicator lamp lights up.

You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni-

tion was switched off.

!

Turn on the igni‐

tion to release

the parkiing brake

X

Key: turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock.

X

KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.

The red ! indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds. A

condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not

fulfilled (Y page 185).

!

Release pparkingg

brake

You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.

X

Release the electric parking brake manually.

The red ! indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds.

You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking

brake (Y page 185).

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

To apply:

!

Parking brrake See

Owner'ss Manual

X

Switch the ignition off.

X

Press the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds.

X

Vehicles with manual transmission: engage first gear.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission

to position P.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Z

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262

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The yellow ! warning lamp and the red ! indicator lamp are

lit.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

To release:

X

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

X

Release the electric parking brake manually.

or

^XVehicles with manual transmission (automatic emergency

release): insert the seat belt in the belt buckle and accelerate

slightly more when pulling away.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission: release the electric

parking brake automatically (Y page 185).

If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:

X

Do not drive on.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning

lamp is lit.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

To release:

X

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

X

Release the electric parking brake manually.

To apply:

X

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

X

Apply the electric parking brake manually.

If the red ! indicator lamp continues to flash:

X

Do not drive on.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 369).

X

Vehicles with manual transmission: engage first gear.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission

to position P.

X

Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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263

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator

lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake

has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

X

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

X

Apply the electric parking brake.

If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:

X

Vehicles with manual transmission: engage first gear.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission

to position P.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:

^XVehicles with manual transmission (automatic emergency

release): insert the seat belt in the belt buckle and accelerate

slightly more when pulling away.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission: release the electric

parking brake automatically (Y page 185).

If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or

release the electric parking brake, the red ! indicator lamp

flashes.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to

apply the electric parking brake manually.

X

Vehicles with manual transmission: switch off the ignition.

The electric parking brake is applied automatically.

or

X

Insert the seat belt in the belt buckle and accelerate slightly

more when pulling away (automatic emergency release).

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission

to position P, as the electric parking brake is not applied auto-

matically.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Ifyoudonotwishthe electricparking brake tobeapplied, leave the

ignition switched on, e.g. when washing the vehicle in an auto-

matic car wash or when having the vehicle towed.

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264

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator

lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake

has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-

voltage or undervoltage.

!

Parking brake inop‐

erative

X

Rectify the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by

charging the battery or restarting the engine.

X

Apply or release the electric parking brake.

If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied or released:

X

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

X

Apply or release the electric parking brake.

If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

If it is still not possible to apply the electric parking brake:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning

lamp is lit.

It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.

X

Vehicles with manual transmission: engage first gear.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission

to position P.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Vehicles with manual transmission: a malfunction has occurred

while the HOLD function was activated.

A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock

the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.

J

Brake immeediaatteellyy

You cannot start the engine.

X

Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the

brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disap-

pears.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

You can restart the engine.

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265

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

In addition, the red J warning lamp lights up in the instrument

cluster and a warning tone sounds.

J

Check brakke fluiidd

level

WARNING

G

Braking efficiency may be impaired.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving

under any circumstances.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

X

Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the fault.

The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.

#

Check braake pad

wear

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

One or more main features of the Mercedes-Benz Contact system

are malfunctioning.

G

Inoperaativvee

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Collisionn Prevveenn‐‐

tion Assiist Plus

curreentlyy unavvaaiill‐‐

able See OOwner's

Manual

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative.

Possible causes:

R

the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to

electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-

tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation

R

the system is outside the operating temperature range

R

the on-board voltage is too low.

Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message

goes out.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is operational again.

If the display message does not disappear:

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Restart the engine.

Collisionn Prevveenn‐‐

tion Assiist Plus

inoperrativvee

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative

due to a malfunction. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Z

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266

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Important functions of PRE-SAFE^®have failed. All other occupant

safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available.

PRE-SAFE iinoppeerraa‐‐

tive Seee Owner's

Manual

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Radar seensorss

dirty See OOwner'ss

Manual

At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety sys-

tems is temporarily restricted or inoperative:

R

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

R

DISTRONIC PLUS

Possible causes:

R

the sensors in the radiator trim and/or in the bumpers are dirty

R

the function of the driving system and/or driving safety system

is impaired due to heavy rain or snow

A warning tone also sounds.

Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message

goes out. All driving systems and driving safety systems are opera-

tional again.

If the display message does not disappear:

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Switch off the engine.

X

Clean the sensors (Y page 332) in the following locations:

R

in the radiator trim

R

in the front bumper

R

in the rear bumper, particularly in the middle of the rear

bumper

X

Restart the engine.

The display message disappears.

If this symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt

tongue has been inserted into a rear seat belt buckle.

ü

Further information on the status indicator for the rear seat belts

(Y page 46).

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If this symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt

tongue has not been inserted in a rear seat belt buckle.

ý

WARNING

G

A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been

engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the

intended level of protection.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

If necessary, ask the occupants in the rear to fasten their seat

belts (Y page 44).

Further information on the status indicator for the rear seat belts

(Y page 46).

The restraint system is faulty. The 6 warning lamp also lights

up in the instrument cluster.

6

Restraint ssys. mal‐

functionn Conssuulltt

workshop

WARNING

G

The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-

tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

For further information about the restraint system, see

(Y page 40).

The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or

right. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-

ter.

6

Front left mmalfunc‐

tion Consuult work‐

shop or Front

WARNING

G

right mallfunccttiioonn

Consult wworkshoopp

The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-

tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

The rear left-hand or right-hand restraint system has malfunc-

tioned. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument

cluster.

6

Rear left malfunc‐

tion Consullt work‐

shop or Rearr right

malfunctiioonn CCoonn‐‐

sult workshop

WARNING

G

The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-

tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Z

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The rear centre restraint system has malfunctioned. The 6

warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.

6

Rear centrre mal‐

function CConssuulltt

workshop

WARNING

G

The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-

tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

The left or right windowbag is malfunctioning. The 6 warning

lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.

6

Left windoowbag mal‐

functionn Conssuulltt

workshoop or Right

windoowbagg malffuunncc‐‐

tion Consullt work‐

shop

WARNING

G

The left or right windowbag may either be triggered unintentionally

or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Front passsenggeerr

airbag diisableedd

See Ownerr's Maanual

The front-passenger front airbag is disabled during the journey

although:

R

an adult

or

R

a person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger

seat

If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system

detects may be too low.

WARNING

G

The front-passenger front airbag does not deploy during an acci-

dent.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Switch the ignition off.

X

Have the occupant on the front-passenger seat step out of the

vehicle.

X

Make sure that the seat is unoccupied, close the front-

passenger door and switch on the ignition.

X

Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the centre

console and the multifunction display and check the following:

Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:

R

a self-diagnosis takes place. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light up simul-

taneously for approximately six seconds

R

the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up

and remain on after the self-diagnosis. If the indicator lamp is

on, the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation

system has disabled the front-passenger front airbag

(Y page 50)

R

the Frontt-passseennggeerr aaiirrbbaagg eennaabblleedd SSeeee OOwwnneerr''ss

Manuall or Front--passseennggeerr aairbagg disaabbled See Own‐

er's Mannual display messages must not be shown in the

multifunction display

X

Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-

tem checks have been completed.

X

Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul-

tifunction display.

If these conditions are met, the front-passenger seat can be occu-

pied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indicator

Z

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270

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how the automatic front-

passenger front airbag deactivation system classifies the occu-

pant.

If the conditions are not met, the system is not operating correctly.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Further information on the automatic front-passenger front airbag

deactivation feature (Y page 49).

Front-passsseennggeerr

The front-passenger front airbag is enabled during the journey

airbag enabled See although:

Owner's MManual

R

a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system

weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat

or

R

the front-passenger seat is not occupied

The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the

weight applied to the seat.

WARNING

G

The airbag may deploy unintentionally.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Switch the ignition off.

X

Open the front-passenger door.

X

Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-

passenger seat.

X

Make sure there are no objects applying additional force to the

seat.

The system may otherwise detect the additional force and inter-

pret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually is.

X

Make sure that the seat is unoccupied, close the front-

passenger door and switch on the ignition.

X

Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the centre

console and the multifunction display and check the following:

Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:

R

a self-diagnosis takes place. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light up simul-

taneously for approximately six seconds

R

the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up

and remain on after the self-diagnosis. If the indicator lamp is

on, the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

system has disabled the front-passenger front airbag

(Y page 50)

R

the Frontt-passseennggeerr aaiirrbbaagg eennaabblleedd SSeeee OOwwnneerr''ss

Manual or Frontt-passsseennggeerr airbaag dissaabled See Own‐

er's Mannual display messages must not be shown in the

multifunction display

X

Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-

tem checks have been completed.

Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul-

tifunction display.

If these conditions are met, the front-passenger seat can be occu-

pied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indicator

lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how the automatic front-

passenger front airbag deactivation system classifies the occu-

pant.

If the conditions are not met, the system is not operating correctly.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Further information on the automatic front-passenger front airbag

deactivation feature (Y page 49).

Lights

i Vehicles with LED light bulbs in the light clusters:

The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all the LEDs in the lamp

have failed.

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty.

b

Left dippeed beam

or Right ddipped

beam

X

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 125).

or

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.

b

Trailer leeft tail

lamporTrailer

X

Consult the manufacturer's operating instructions.

right taiil lamp

Z

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty.

b

Trailer leeft turn

signalorTrailerr

X

Consult the manufacturer's operating instructions.

right turnn signal

The trailer brake lamp is faulty.

b

Trailer brrake lampp

X

Consult the manufacturer's operating instructions.

The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty.

b

Rear left indica‐

tor or Rear right

indicator

X

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 125).

or

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.

b

Front leftt indica‐‐

tor or Frontt right

indiccator

X

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 125).

or

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is

faulty.

b

Left mirrorr indica‐

tor or Righht mir‐

ror inddicator

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The third brake lamp is faulty.

b

Third braake lampp

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The left or right-hand brake lamp is faulty.

b

Left brake

lamporRighht brake

lamp

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The left or right-hand main-beam headlamp is faulty.

b

Left mainn beam or

Right maiin beam

X

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 125).

or

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The left or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty.

b

Number plaate lampp

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The rear foglamp is faulty.

b

Rear foglamp

X

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 125).

or

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty.

b

Front lefft parking

lamp or Front

X

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 125).

or

right parrkingg lampp

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The reversing lamp is faulty.

b

Reversinng lighhtt

X

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 125).

or

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.

b

Left taill lamp or

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Right taiil lamp

The left or right-hand daytime driving lamp is faulty.

b

X

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

Left daytimme driv‐

ing lamp or Right

daytimee drivingg

lamp

(Y page 125).

or

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The exterior lighting is faulty.

b

Malfuncttioonn SSeeee

Owner's MManual

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Check the fuses (Y page 355).

X

If necessary, replace the blown fuse. Observe the warning notes

as you do so.

If the multifunction display still shows the display message:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Z

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The light sensor is faulty.

b

AUTO lightss inoper‐

ative

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A

warning tone also sounds.

b

Switch offf lights

X

Turn the light switch to the Ã position.

You are driving without dipped-beam headlamps.

b

Switch on heeadlamps

X

Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position.

Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoper-

Assist currrenttllyy

unavaillabllee SSeeee

Owner's MManual

ative.

Possible causes:

R

the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision

R

visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog

X

Clean the windscreen.

If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, the

Adaptivve Mainn--bbeeaamm AAssssiisstt aavvaaiillaabbllee aaggaaiinn message is

displayed.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.

Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.

Assist inopperaattiivvee

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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275

Engine

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The coolant level is too low.

+

Top up cooolant See

Owner'ss Manuuaall

! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine

cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.

X

Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so

(Y page 326).

If you have to top up the coolant frequently:

X

Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine

cooling system checked.

The fan motor is faulty.

?

X

If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue

driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

X

Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so, e.g.

driving in mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.

The coolant is too hot.

A warning tone also sounds.

Coolant Sttopp vveehhii‐‐

cle Switcch engine

off

WARNING

G

Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine

is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into

the engine compartment to catch fire.

In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious

burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.

There is a risk of injury.

X

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-

fic conditions, and switch off the engine.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Wait until the engine has cooled down.

X

Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not

blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.

X

Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out

and the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may

otherwise be damaged.

X

Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.

If the temperature increases again:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant

level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †.

Z

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The battery is not being charged.

A warning tone also sounds.

Possible causes:

#

See Owner'ss Manual

R

faulty alternator

R

torn poly-V-belt

R

a malfunction in the electronics

! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.

X

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-

fic conditions, and switch off the engine.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level

is too low.

A warning tone also sounds.

#

Stop vehiccle See

Owner's MManual

X

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-

fic conditions, and switch off the engine.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Observe the instructions in the # See Owner'ss Manual

display message.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.

A warning tone also sounds.

4

Check enng. oil

lev. when next

refuelllingg

! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-

ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.

X

Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest

(Y page 324).

X

If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 325).

If the engine oil needs topping up more often:

X

Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine

checked.

Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any

qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://

bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

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277

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.

4

Add 1 litree engine

oil when neext refu‐

elling

! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-

ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.

X

Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest

(Y page 324).

X

If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 325).

If the engine oil needs topping up more often:

X

Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine

checked.

Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any

qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://

bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

The engine oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage.

4

Engine oill level

Stop vehicle

X

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-

fic conditions, and switch off the engine.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

Switch engine off

X

Check the engine oil level (Y page 324).

X

If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 325).

The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.

Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level

drops into the reserve range.

æ

Reserve fueel level

X

Refuel at the nearest filling station.

There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.

The auxiliary heating cannot be operated.

ç

X

Refuel at the nearest filling station without fail.

Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must

be replaced.

¸

Replace air ccleaner

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The

water must be drained off.

!

Clean the fuel fil‐

ter

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Z

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278

Driving systems

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue

or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone

also sounds.

À

Attention Assist:

Take a break!

X

If necessary, take a break.

During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so that you

get enough rest.

ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.

À

Attention Assist

inoperrative

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.

A warning tone also sounds.

ë

Off

X

Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 204).

The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly

depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.

A warning tone also sounds.

X

Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function

(Y page 204).

Lane Keeping

Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.

Possible causes:

Assist currrently

unavaillable See

Owner's Manual

R

the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision

R

visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog

R

there have been no lane markings for an extended period

R

the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow

Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message

goes out.

Lane Keeping Assist is operational again.

If the display message does not disappear:

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Clean the windscreen.

Lane Keeping

Assist inopeerativvee

Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Blind Spott Assist

curreentlyy unavvaaiill‐‐

able See OOwner's

Manual

Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.

Possible causes:

R

the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to

electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-

tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation

R

the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature

range

The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-

rors.

Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message

goes out.

Blind Spot Assist is operational again.

If the display message does not disappear:

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Restart the engine.

Active Bliind Spott

Assist noot avaaila‐‐

ble whenn towing a

trailerr See Own‐

er's Manual.

Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while towing a trailer.

You have established the electrical connection between the trailer

and your vehicle.

X

Press a on the steering wheel to confirm the display mes-

sage.

Blind Spott Assist

inoperrativvee

Blind Spot Assist is faulty.

The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-

rors.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Park Assist cancel‐ The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been

led

fastened.

X

Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the

driver's door closed.

You inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel while

steering intervention was active.

X

While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the

multifunction steering wheel.

The vehicle has started to skid and ESP^®has intervened.

X

Use Active Parking Assist again later (Y page 212).

Z

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280

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Park Assist inoper‐ You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking

ative

manoeuvres.

Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx-

imately ten minutes (Y page 212).

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Switch off and restart the engine.

If the multifunction display still shows the display message:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

PARKTRONIC is faulty.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Park Assist

switcheed off

The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.

The display message disappears automatically.

Trafficc Sign

Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative.

Possible causes:

Assist cuurrenttllyy

unavaillabllee SSeeee

Owner's MManual

R

the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision

R

visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog

X

Clean the windscreen.

If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the dis-

play message disappears.

Traffic Sign Assist is operational again.

Trafficc Sign

Assisst inooperaattiivvee

Traffic Sign Assist is faulty.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

DISTRONIC PLUSS off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y page 196).

If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds.

DISTRONIIC PLUSS

availabble agaiinn

DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo-

rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS

(Y page 196).

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281

Display messages

DISTRONIC PLUS cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

rently unavvailabllee

See Owner'ss Manual

Possible causes:

R

the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to

electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-

tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation

R

the system is outside the operating temperature range

R

the on-board voltage is too low.

A warning tone also sounds.

Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message

goes out.

DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again.

If the display message does not disappear:

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Restart the engine.

DISTRONIIC PLUSS

inoperrativvee

DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have

failed.

A warning tone also sounds.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

DISTRONIC PLUS sus‐ You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no

pended

longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.

X

Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

DISTRONIIC PLUSS

- - - kkmm//h

An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.

X

Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS

(Y page 196).

DISTRONIC PLUS and DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. A warning tone

SPEEDTROONIICC iinnoopp‐‐

erative

also sounds.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC and cruise control are malfunctioning.

SPEEDTROONIICC iinnoopp‐‐

erative

A warning tone also sounds.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Z

Display messages

282

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

SPEEDTRONNIICC ssuuss‐‐

pended

If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point

(kickdown), SPEEDTRONIC is switched to passive mode.

The speed limitation is not active.

X

Drive slower than the stored speed and without kickdown.

X

Call up the last speed stored again.

or

X

Set a new speed.

When the display message disappears, the speed limitation is

active.

R

Cruise coontroll

- - - kkmm//h

A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.

You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example.

®

R

ESP is deactivated The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit.

X

If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store the

speed.

or

X

Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 191).

or

X

®

Reactivate ESP (Y page 248).

120 km/h!

Maximumm speed

exceeded

Only for certain countries: the maximum speed has been excee-

ded.

In addition, the multifunction display shows 120 km/h!.

X

Drive more slowly.

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283

Tyres

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Tyre pressssuurree

Check tyre(s))

The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant

loss in pressure.

A warning tone also sounds.

Possible causes:

R

you have changed the positions of the wheels and tyres or fitted

new wheels and tyres

R

the tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped

WARNING

G

Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:

R

the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed

increase

R

the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may

greatly impair tyre traction

R

the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may

be greatly impaired

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking

manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a

flat tyre (Y page 340).

X

Check the tyre pressures and, if necessary, correct the tyre

pressure.

X

Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre

pressure is correct (Y page 364).

Check tyre pprreess‐‐

The tyre pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-

sures then restart sage and has not been restarted since.

Run Flat IInnddiiccaattoorr

X

Set the correct tyre pressure in all four tyres.

X

Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (Y page 364).

Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.

inoperativvee

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Rectify ttyyrree pprreess‐‐ The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre

sure

pressure difference between the wheels is too great.

X

Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 364).

X

If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.

X

Restart the tyre pressure monitor (Y page 366).

Z

Display messages

284

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Check tyyre(s))

The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly.

The wheel position appears in the multifunction display.

A warning tone also sounds.

WARNING

G

Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:

R

the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed

increase

R

the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may

greatly impair tyre traction

R

the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may

be greatly impaired

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking

manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a

flat tyre (Y page 340).

X

Check the tyre pressure (Y page 364).

X

If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.

Warning tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The

wheel position appears in the multifunction display.

WARNING

G

If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards:

R

a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle

R

you could lose control of the vehicle

R

continued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat build-

up and possibly a fire

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking

manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a

flat tyre (Y page 340).

Display messages

285

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Tyre presss. moni‐

tor currrently

unavaillabllee

No signals can be received from the tyre pressure sensors due to

strong RF interference. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily

malfunctioning.

X

Drive on.

The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the

cause has been rectified.

Wheel sennsor((ss))

missing

There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several

wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is not displayed in the

multifunction display.

X

Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-

cialist workshop.

Tyre presss. moni‐

The wheels fitted do not have suitable tyre pressure sensors. The

tor inoperativvee No tyre pressure monitor is deactivated.

wheel ssensorss

X

Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.

The tyre pressure monitor is activated automatically after driv-

ing for a few minutes.

Tyre presss. moni‐

tor inopperativvee

The tyre pressure monitor is faulty.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Vehicle

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Depress bbrake to

start eengine

You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in

position N without depressing the brake pedal.

X

Depress the brake pedal.

To shift oout of P

or N, deepress

brake annd start

engine

You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R or D

without starting the engine.

X

Start the engine.

X

Depress the brake pedal.

i It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to

the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then

can the parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the

brake pedal, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the

parking lock remains engaged.

i At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò20 † you can only

shift out of position P into another transmission position when

the engine is running.

Z

Display messages

286

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Apply brrake to

deselect PParkk (P)

position

You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R, N or D

without depressing the brake pedal.

X

Depress the brake pedal.

Risk of veehicle

rolling TTranssmiiss‐‐

sion not in P

The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission

is in position R, N or D.

A warning tone also sounds.

WARNING

G

The vehicle may roll away.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Shift the transmission to position P.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Close the driver's door fully.

Without chhanginngg

gear, consuult work‐

shop

You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.

A warning tone also sounds.

If transmission position D is selected:

X

Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the

transmission from position D.

If transmission position R, N or P is selected:

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Only selecct Park

(P) when vehicle

is statioonaryy

The vehicle is moving.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Shift the transmission to position P.

Reversiing not

The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot drive in

poss. Consult work‐ reverse.

shop

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Transmisssiioonn MMaall‐‐

function

The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Transmisssiioonn MMaall‐‐

functioon Stopp

The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Display messages

287

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Stop vehicle Shift The automatic transmission has overheated.

to P Leavee engine

running

X

Drive on carefully.

If the display message disappears, the automatic transmission

is available again.

If the multifunction display still shows the display message:

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the

display message goes out.

Auxiliaryy battteerryy

malfunnctioonn

The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer

being charged.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

X

Until then, set the transmission to position P before you switch

off the engine.

X

Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.

Clutch oveerheaatteedd

The clutch is under considerable load and the permitted operating

Avoid pulling away temperature has been exceeded. A warning tone also sounds.

If neceessary,,

quickly rreleasee

and engagge the

clutch

Avoid frequent pulling away and driving at walking pace over lon-

ger distances.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Leave the engine running.

The clutch is cooled more quickly with the engine running.

or

X

If possible, continue driving at a steady speed.

X

Remove your foot from the clutch pedal and do not allow the

clutch to slip.

The clutch may also cool down during the journey.

It may take several minutes for it to cool down. When the clutch

has cooled down, the display message disappears. The clutch is

fully operational again.

For enginee start

depresss clutch

You have attempted to start the engine without depressing the

clutch pedal.

X

Fully depress the clutch pedal.

X

Restart the engine.

Z

Display messages

288

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The engine has stalled while pulling away, e.g. because the clutch

pedal was released too quickly.

X

Depress the clutch pedal again.

The engine starts automatically.

X

Slowly release the clutch pedal to pull away.

Trans. oil overhea‐ Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the transmission oil has overheated.

ted Drive oon with

care

Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive

program are no longer available. Engine power output is reduced.

X

Allow the vehicle to cool down.

4matic currrenttllyy

unavaiilabllee

4MATIC has overheated. The vehicle is only driven by the front

wheels.

X

Drive on.

The airflow cools 4MATIC more quickly.

When the display message goes out, 4MATIC is available again

and the vehicle is driven by all four wheels.

4matic inoperaattiivvee 4MATIC is malfunctioning. The vehicle is only driven by the front

wheels.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The tailgate is open.

A

WARNING

G

When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle

interior if the tailgate is open.

There is a risk of poisoning.

X

Close the tailgate.

The bonnet is open.

A warning tone also sounds.

?

WARNING

G

The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in

motion.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Close the bonnet.

Display messages

289

Display messages

Active bonnet mal‐‐ The active bonnet (pedestrian protection) is not active due to a

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

functionn See Own‐‐

er's Manual

malfunction or because it has already been triggered.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.

C

X

Close all doors.

The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged.

A warning tone also sounds.

j

Check trrailerr

hitch lock

WARNING

G

If the ball coupling is not engaged, the trailer may come loose.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-

fic conditions, and switch off the engine.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Engage the trailer coupling's ball coupling in the end position

(Y page 232).

The on-board voltage is too low. The auxiliary heating has switched

itself off or cannot be switched on (Y page 148).

&

inoperatiivvee BBaatt‐‐

tery Low

X

Drive for a considerable distance.

Thebatterycharges. Theauxiliaryheating isoperationalagainas

soon as the on-board electrical system voltage is sufficient.

There is too little fuel in the fuel tank. The auxiliary heating cannot

be switched on (Y page 148).

&

inoperatiivvee Refuel

vehicle

X

Refuel at the nearest filling station.

The auxiliary heating is temporarily malfunctioning or faulty.

If the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled down:

&

inoperattivvee SSeeee

Owner's MManual

X

Make up to four attempts to switch on the auxiliary heating,

waiting several minutes between each attempt (Y page 148).

If the auxiliary heating does not switch on:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Z

Display messages

290

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The power steering assistance is faulty.

A warning tone also sounds.

Ð

Power steerring mal‐

functionn See Own‐‐

er's MManual

WARNING

G

You will need to use more force to steer.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.

If you are able to steer safely:

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

If you are unable to steer safely:

X

Do not drive on.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The electric steering lock is malfunctioning.

Ð

Steering mmalffuunncc‐‐

tion Seee Owner's

Manual

WARNING

G

The steering may be locked by the electric steering lock.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Do not drive on.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The electric steering lock was unable to unlock the steering.

_

X

Remove the key from the ignition lock.

Before sttartinngg

X

To unlock the steering, move the steering wheel slightly.

the engiine, turn

the steerinng wheel.

X

Insert the key into the ignition lock again.

Telephonee No ser‐‐

vice

Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/

receiver range.

X

Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol

appears in the multifunction display.

The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped

below the minimum.

¥

Top up washeer fluid

X

Top up the washer fluid (Y page 327).

Display messages

291

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Wiper malfunccttiioonn‐‐ The windscreen wipers are defective.

ing

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Hazard waarningg

lampss malffunccttiioonn‐‐

ing

The hazard warning lamps are faulty.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Key

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.

Â

Key does not

X

Use the correct key.

belong to vvehiclee

The key needs to be replaced.

Â

Replacce key

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The key battery is discharged.

Â

Change keyy batter‐‐

ies

X

Replace the battery (Y page 86).

The key is not in the vehicle.

A warning tone also sounds.

If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle

centrally or start the engine.

Â

Key not deteected

(red display message)

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Locate the key.

Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves,

the key is not detected whilst the engine is running.

A warning tone also sounds.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Insert the key into the ignition lock and bring into key mode.

Z

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

292

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The key is currently undetected.

Â

Key not dettected

(white display mes-

sage)

X

Change the location of the key in the vehicle.

If the key still cannot be detected:

X

Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary.

The key is continually undetected.

KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A warn-

ing tone also sounds.

Â

Remove sttartinngg

buttonn, then

inserrt key

X

Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired

position.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

General notes

Some systems perform a selftest when the ignition is switched on. Some warning and indicator

lamps may temporarily switch on or flash during the test. This behaviour is nothing to be

concerned about.

The warning and indicator lamps will alert you to a malfunction if they switch on or flash after

the engine is started or while driving.

Safety

Seat belts

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

ü

The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger

to fasten their seat belts.

Only for certain coun-

tries: the red seat belt

warning lamp lights up

for 6 seconds after the

engine starts.

X

Fasten your seat belt (Y page 44).

ü

The driver's seat belt is not fastened.

Only for certain coun-

tries: the red seat belt

warning lamp lights up

after the engine starts.

In addition, a warning

tone sounds for up to

6 seconds.

X

Fasten your seat belt (Y page 44).

The warning tone ceases.

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293

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

ü

The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt.

The red seat belt warn-

ing lamp lights up after

the engine starts, as

soon as the driver's or

the front-passenger

door is closed.

X

Fasten your seat belt (Y page 44).

The warning lamp goes out.

There are objects on the front-passenger seat.

X

Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow

them in a secure place.

The warning lamp goes out.

ü

The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At the

same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly

driven faster than 25 km/h.

The red seat belt warn-

ing lamp flashes and an

intermittent audible

warning sounds.

X

Fasten your seat belt (Y page 44).

The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone

ceases.

There are objects on the front-passenger seat. At the same time,

you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster

than 25 km/h.

X

Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow

them in a secure place.

The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone

ceases.

Z

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294

Safety systems

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

WARNING

J

G

The red brake system

warning lamp is lit while

the engine is running. A

warning tone also

sounds.

The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking char-

acteristics may be affected.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving

under any circumstances.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

J

There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

The red brake system

warning lamp is lit while

the engine is running. A

warning tone also

sounds.

WARNING

G

Braking efficiency may be impaired.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving

under any circumstances.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Do not top up the brake fluid. Topping up will not rectify the fault.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

295

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

!

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a

fault. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist System), COLLISION PREVEN-

TION ASSIST PLUS, ESP^®(Electronic Stability Program), ESP^®

trailer stabilisation, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adap-

tive brake lights and PRE‑SAFE^®, for example, are also deactiva-

ted.

The yellow ABS warning

lamp is lit while the

engine is running.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you

brake hard, for example.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other

systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic trans-

mission, will be unavailable.

Z

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

296

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

!

ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION PRE-

VENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP^®, ESP^®trailer stabilisation, EBD

(electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function, hill start

assist, the adaptive brake lights and PRE‑SAFE^®, for example, are

also deactivated.

The yellow ABS warning

lamp is lit while the

engine is running.

Possible causes:

R

Self-diagnosis is not yet complete

R

The on-board voltage may be insufficient.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock, for example, if you brake hard.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-

ing movements at a speed above 20 km/h.

The functions mentioned above are available again when the

warning lamp goes out.

If the warning lamp is still on:

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

297

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

!

EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION

ASSIST PLUS, ESP^®, ESP^®trailer stabilisation, the HOLD function,

The yellow ABS warning

lamp is lit while the

engine is running. A

warning tone also

sounds.

hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and PRE‑SAFE^®, for

example, are also not available.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock, for example, if you brake hard.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

ABS and ESP^®are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION

! ÷ å J

The red brake system PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD, PRE‑SAFE^®, the HOLD function,

hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP^®trailer stabili-

warning lamp and the

yellow ABS, ESP^®and sation, for example, are also not available.

ESP^®OFF warning

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

lamps are lit while the

drive system is running.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock, for example, if you brake hard.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Z

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

298

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

ESP^®or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of

skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.

÷

The yellow ESP^®warn-

ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.

the vehicle is in motion.

X

Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when

pulling away.

X

Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.

X

Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.

®

X

Do not deactivate ESP .

In rare cases (Y page 75) it may be best to deactivate ESP^®.

Observe the important safety notes on ESP^®(Y page 73).

ESP^®is deactivated. ESP^®will not stabilise the vehicle if it starts

to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.

å

The yellow ESP^®OFF

warning lamp is lit while

the engine is running.

WARNING

G

If ESP^®is deactivated, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restric-

ted.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

®

X

Reactivate ESP .

In rare cases (Y page 75) it may be best to deactivate ESP^®.

Observe the important safety notes on ESP^®(Y page 73).

Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.

X

If ESP^®cannot be activated:

X

Drive on carefully.

®

X

Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have ESP

checked.

M

SPORT handling mode is activated.

Mercedes-AMG vehi-

cles only:

The yellow SPORT han-

dling mode warning

lamp is lit while the

engine is running.

WARNING

G

When SPORT handling mode is activated, ESP^®is unable to sta-

bilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Only switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the

conditions described in the "Activating/deactivating ESP^®" sec-

tion (Y page 75).

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299

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

ESP^®,ESP^®trailer stabilisation, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION

÷ å

The yellow ESP^®and

ESP^®OFF warning

lamps are lit while the

engine is running.

ASSIST PLUS, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive

brake lights and PRE‑SAFE^®are not available due to a malfunction.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above.

The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

ESP^®, ESP^®trailer stabilisation, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start

assist and PRE-SAFE^®are temporarily unavailable.

The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

÷ å

The yellow ESP^®and

ESP^®OFF warning

lamps are lit while the PLUS may also have failed.

engine is running.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

Self-diagnosis is not yet complete

WARNING

G

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above.

The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking

situation.

If ESP^®is not operational, ESP^®is unable to stabilise the vehicle.

There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.

X

Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-

ing movements at a speed above 20 km/h.

The functions mentioned above are available again when the

warning lamp goes out.

If the warning lamp is still on:

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Z

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

300

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

X

!

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

The red indicator lamp

for the electric parking

brake flashes or is lit

and/or the yellow

warning lamp for the

electric parking brake

is lit.

6

The restraint system is faulty.

The red restraint sys-

tem warning lamp is lit

while the engine is run-

ning.

WARNING

G

The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-

tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint

system checked.

For further information about the restraint system, see

(Y page 40).

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

301

Engine

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

;

There may be a fault, for example:

The yellow engine diag-

nostics warning lamp

lights up while the

R

in the engine management

in the fuel injection system

in the exhaust system

in the ignition system (for vehicles with petrol engines)

in the fuel system

engine is running.

The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be

running in emergency mode.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry

(Y page 183).

X

Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.

If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emer-

gency running mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be

checked.

æ

The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.

The yellow reserve fuel Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level

warning lamp is on

while the engine is run-

ning.

drops into the reserve range.

X

Refuel at the nearest filling station.

?

The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is

faulty.

The red coolant warn-

ing lamp lights up while The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a

the engine is running

and the coolant tem-

perature gauge is at the

start of the scale.

risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.

X

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-

fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving

under any circumstances.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Z

On-board computer/Displays for Your Mercedes A Class 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2017)

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