Get On-board computer and displays Guide for Mercedes GLA SUV First Generation (2013-2019)

Useful information ............................ 204

Important safety notes .................... 204

Displays and operation .................... 204

Menus and submenus ...................... 207

Display messages ............................. 221

Warning and indicator lamps in the

instrument cluster ............................ 252

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On-board computer and displays

Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all

models and all standard and optional equip-

ment of your vehicle available at the time of

publication of the Operator's Manual.

Country-specific differences are possible.

Please note that your vehicle may not be

equipped with all features described. This

also applies to safety-related systems and

functions.

Read the information on qualified special-

ist workshops (Y page 28).

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you operate information systems and com-

munication equipment integrated in the vehi-

cle while driving, you will be distracted from

traffic conditions. You could also lose control

of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate the equipment when the traffic

situation permits. If you are not sure that this

is possible, park the vehicle paying attention

to traffic conditions and operate the equip-

ment when the vehicle is stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for

the country in which you are currently driving

when operating the on-board computer.

WARNING

If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-

functioned, you may not recognize function

restrictions in systems 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.

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. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper-

ating safely may cause an accident.

If the operating safety of your vehicle is

impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do

so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.

For an overview, see the instrument panel

illustration (Y page 33).

Displays and operation

Instrument cluster lighting

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.

The brightness control knob is located on the

bottom left of the instrument cluster

(Y page 33).

Turn the brightness control knob clockwise

or counter-clockwise.

If the light switch is set to Ã, T or

L, the brightness is dependent upon

the brightness of the ambient light.

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.

Coolant temperature display

WARNING

Opening the hood when the engine is over-

heated or when there is a fire in the engine

compartment could expose you to hot gases

or other service products. There is a risk of

injury.

Let an overheated engine cool down before

opening the hood. If there is a fire in the

engine compartment, keep the hood closed

and contact the fire department.

A display message is shown if the coolant

temperature is too high.

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On-board computer and displays

If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡

(120 †), do not continue driving. The

engine will otherwise be damaged.

The coolant temperature gauge is in the

instrument cluster on the right-hand side.

Under normal operating conditions and with

the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-

perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).

Tachometer

Do not drive in the overrevving range, as

this could damage the engine.

The red band in the tachometer indicates the

engine's overrevving range.

The fuel supply is interrupted 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 temperature measured

and does not record the road temperature.

The outside temperature display is in the mul-

tifunction display.

Changes in the outside temperature are dis-

played after a short delay.

Speedometer with segments

The speedometer is divided into segments on

vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.

The segments in the speedometer indicate

which speed range is available.

Cruise control activated (Y page 172):

The segments light up from the stored

speed to the maximum speed.

DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 174):

One or two segments in the set speed

range light up.

DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:

The segments between the speed of the

vehicle in front and the stored speed light

up.

Operating the on-board computer

Overview

Multifunction display

;

Switches on the Voice Control System;

see the separate operating instructions

Right control panel

Left control panel

Back button

To activate the on-board computer: turn

the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition

lock.

You can control the multifunction display and

the settings in the on-board computer using

the buttons on the multifunction steering

wheel.

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Left control panel

;

Calls up the menu and menu bar

Press briefly:

Scrolls in lists

Selects a submenu or function

In the

AudioAudio menu: selects a

stored station, an audio track or

a video scene

In the

TelTel (telephone) menu:

switches to the phone book and

selects a name or telephone

number

Press and hold:

In the

AudioAudio menu: selects the

previous/next station or selects

an audio track or a video scene

using rapid scrolling

In the

TelTel (telephone) menu:

starts rapid scrolling through the

phone book

Confirms a selection/display

message

In the

TelTel (Telephone) menu:

switches to the telephone book

and starts dialing the selected

number

In the

AudioAudio menu: stops the

station search function at the

desired station

Right control panel

Rejects or ends a call

Exits phone book/redial mem-

ory

Makes or accepts a call

Switches to the redial memory

Adjusts the volume

Mute

Back button

Press briefly:

Back

Switches off the Voice Control

System; see the separate oper-

ating instructions

Hides display messages

Exits the telephone book/redial

memory

Press and hold:

Calls up the standard display in

the

TripTrip menu

Multifunction display

Permanent display: outside temperature

or speed (Y page 216)

;

Time

Text field

Menu bar

Drive program (Y page 149)

Transmission position (Y page 149)

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On-board computer and displays

To show menu bar ?: press the =

or ; button on the steering wheel.

Menu bar ? disappears after a few seconds.

Text field = shows the selected menu or

submenu as well as display messages.

You can set the time using the audio sys-

tem or COMAND, see the separate operat-

ing instructions.

The following messages may appear in the

multifunction display:

Gearshift recommendation, when

shifting manually (automatic trans-

mission) (Y page 154)

XjY

Active Parking Assist (Y page 189)

CRUISECRUISE

Cruise control (Y page 172)

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

(Y page 114)

ECO start/stop function

(Y page 145)

HOLD function (Y page 181)

Menus and submenus

Menu overview

Operating the on-board computer

(Y page 205).

Depending on the equipment installed in the

vehicle, you can call up the following menus:

TripTrip menu (Y page 207)

NaviNavi menu (navigation instructions)

(Y page 209)

AudioAudio menu (Y page 210)

TelTel menu (telephone) (Y page 211)

DriveAssistDriveAssist menu (assistance)

(Y page 213)

Serv.Serv. menu (Y page 215)

Sett.Sett. (Settings) menu (Y page 215)

AMGAMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 218)

The

AudioAudio, NaviNavi and TelTel menus differ slightly

in vehicles with an audio system and in vehi-

cles with COMAND. The examples given in

this Operator's Manual apply to vehicles

equipped with COMAND.

Trip menu

Standard display

Press and hold the % button on the

steering wheel until the

TripTrip menu with

trip odometer : and odometer ; is

shown.

Trip computer "From Start" or "From

Reset"

Example: trip computer "From Start"

Distance

;

Time

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TripTrip menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

From StartFrom Start or From ResetFrom Reset.

The values in the

From StartFrom Start submenu are

calculated from the start of a journey whilst

the values in the

From ResetFrom Reset submenu are

calculated from the last time the submenu

was reset (Y page 208).

The

From StartFrom Start trip computer is automati-

cally reset when:

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the ignition has been switched off for more

than four hours.

999 hours have been exceeded.

9,999 miles have been exceeded.

The

From ResetFrom Reset trip computer is automati-

cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hoursor

99,999 miles.

ECO display

Example: ECO display

The ECO display is not available for AMG vehi-

cles.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TripTrip menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

ECO DISPLAYECO DISPLAY.

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 163).

Displaying the range and current fuel

consumption

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TripTrip menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select the

approximate range : and the current fuel

consumption ; (not for AMG vehicles).

Approximate range : that can be covered is

calculated according to your current driving

style and the amount of fuel in the tank. If

there is only a small amount of fuel left in the

fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle being

refueled C instead of the range :.

Recuperation display = shows you if energy

is being 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.

Digital speedometer

Shift recommendation (Y page 154)

;

Digital speedometer

Gearshift recommendation : is not given on

AMG vehicles.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TripTrip menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select the

digital speedometer.

Resetting values

Example: resetting the trip computer "From Start"

You can reset the values of the following func-

tions:

Trip odometer

"From Start" trip computer

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"From Reset" trip computer

ECO display

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TripTrip menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select the

function that you wish to reset.

Press the a button.

Press the : button to select

YesYes and

press the a button to confirm.

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 system menu

Displaying navigation instructions

Switch on the audio system or COMAND;

see the separate operating instructions.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

NaviNavi menu.

In the

NaviNavi menu, the multifunction display

shows navigation instructions. For more

information, see the separate operating

instructions.

Route guidance not active

Direction of travel

;

Current road

Route guidance active

No change of direction announced

Distance to the destination

;

Distance to the next change of direction

Current road

"Follow the road's course" symbol

Change of direction announced without a

lane recommendation

Road into which the change of direction

leads

;

Distance to change of direction and visual

distance display

Symbol for change of direction

When a change of direction is announced, you

will see symbol = for the change of direction

and distance graphic ;. The distance indi-

cator shortens towards the top of the display

as you approach the point of the announced

change of direction.

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Change of direction announced with a

lane recommendation

Road into which the change of direction

leads

;

Distance to change of direction and visual

distance display

Recommended lane and new lane during a

change of direction

Lanes not recommended

Recommended lane

Change-of-direction symbol

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.

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.

Lane not recommended ?: you will not be

able to complete the next change of direction

if you stay in this lane.

Recommended lane A: in this lane you will

only be able to complete the next change of

direction without changing lane.

Other status indicators of the naviga-

tion system

O: you have reached the destination or an

intermediate destination.

New Route...New Route... or Calculating RouteCalculating Route:

calculating a new route.

Off MapOff Map or OffOff MappedMapped RoadRoad: the vehicle

position is outside the area of the digital

map (off-map position).

No RouteNo Route: no route could be calculated to

the selected destination.

Audio menu

Selecting a radio station

Waveband

;

Station frequency with memory position

The memory position is only displayed along

with station ; if this has been stored.

Switch on the audio system or COMAND

and select Radio; see the separate operat-

ing instructions.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

AudioAudio menu.

To select a stored station: briefly press

the 9 or : button.

To select a station from the station list:

press and briefly hold the 9 or :

button.

If no station list is received:

To select a station using the station

search: press and briefly hold the 9

or : button.

For information on changing waveband

and storing stations, see the separate oper-

ating instructions.

SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a

normal radio.

For more information on satellite radio

operation, see the separate operating

instructions.

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On-board computer and displays

Operating an audio player or audio

media

Example: CD/DVD changer display

Current title

Audio data from various audio devices or

media can be played, depending on the equip-

ment installed in the vehicle.

Switch on the audio system or COMAND

and select audio CD or MP3 mode, see the

separate operating instructions.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

AudioAudio menu.

To select the next/previous track:

briefly press the 9 or : button.

To select a track from the track list

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9

or : button until desired track has been

reached.

If you press and hold 9 or :, the

rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all

audio drives or data carriers support this

function.

If track information is stored on the audio

device or medium, the multifunction display

will show the number and title of the track.

The current track does not appear in audio

AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external

audio source connected).

Video DVD operation

DVD changer display (example)

Switch on the audio system or COMAND

and select video DVD; see the separate

operating instructions.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

AudioAudio menu.

To select the next/previous scene:

briefly press the 9 or : button.

To select a scene from the scene list

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9

or : button until desired scene : has

been reached.

Telephone menu

Introduction

WARNING

If you operate information systems and com-

munication equipment integrated in the vehi-

cle while driving, you will be distracted from

traffic conditions. You could also lose control

of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate the equipment when the traffic

situation permits. If you are not sure that this

is possible, park the vehicle paying attention

to traffic conditions and operate the equip-

ment when the vehicle is stationary.

When telephoning, you must observe the

legal requirements for the country in which

you are currently driving.

Switch on the mobile phone; see the sepa-

rate operating instructions.

Switch on the audio system or COMAND;

see the separate operating instructions.

Establish a Bluetooth

connection to the

audio system or COMAND; see the sepa-

rate operating instructions.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TelTel menu.

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You will see one of the following display mes-

sages in the multifunction display:

Telephone ReadyTelephone Ready or the name of the net-

work provider: the mobile phone has found

a network and is ready to receive.

Telephone No ServiceTelephone No Service: there is no net-

work available or the mobile phone is

searching for a network.

Accepting a call

Example: incoming call

Press the 6 button on the steering

wheel to accept an incoming call.

If someone calls you when you are in the

TelTel

menu, a display message appears in the mul-

tifunction display.

You can accept a call even if you are not in the

TelTel menu.

Rejecting or ending a call

Press the ~ button on the steering

wheel.

You can end or reject a call even if you are not

in the

TelTel menu.

Dialing an entry from the phone book

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TelTel menu.

Press the 9, : or a button to

switch to the phone book.

Authorize access to the phone book on the

phone.

Press the 9 or : button to select the

desired name.

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.

If only one telephone number is stored

for a name: press the 6 or a button

to start dialing.

If there is more than one number for a

particular name: press the 6 or a

button to display the numbers.

Press the 9 or : button to select the

number you want to dial.

Press the 6 or a button to start dial-

ing.

To exit the telephone book: press the

~ or % button.

Redialing

The on-board computer saves the last names

or numbers dialed in the redial memory.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TelTel 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-

ing.

If you do not want to make a call: press

the ~ or % button.

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Assistance menu

Introduction

In the DriveAssistDriveAssist menu, you have the fol-

lowing options:

Displaying the assistance graphic

(Y page 213)

Activating/deactivating ESP

(Y page 213)

Activating/deactivating COLLISION PRE-

VENTION ASSIST PLUS (Y page 214)

Activating/deactivating ATTENTION

ASSIST (Y page 214)

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist

(Y page 214)

Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping

Assist (Y page 214)

Assistance graphic

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

DriveAssistDriveAssist menu.

Press 9 or : to select

AssistanceAssistance

Graphic

Graphic.

Press the a button.

The multifunction display shows the DIS-

TRONIC PLUS distance display in the assis-

tance graphic.

The assistance graphic displays the status of

and information from the following driving

systems or driving safety systems:

DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 179)

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

(Y page 66)

ATTENTION ASSIST (Y page 197)

Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 200)

DSR (Y page 184)

Off-road program (Y page 186)

Rear window wiper (Y page 122)

Deactivating/activating ESP

Observe the "Important safety notes" section

in the description of ESP (Y page 69).

WARNING

If you deactivate ESP

, ESP

no longer sta-

bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk

of skidding and an accident.

Only deactivate ESP

in the situations descri-

bed in the following.

It may be best to deactivate ESP

in the fol-

lowing situations:

when using snow chains

in deep snow

on sand or gravel

Activating/deactivating ESP

on AMG vehi-

cles (Y page 70).

For further information about ESP

, see

(Y page 68).

Start the engine.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

DriveAssistDriveAssist menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

ESPESP.

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Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

To activate/deactivate: press the a

button again.

ESP

is deactivated if the å warning

lamp in the instrument cluster lights up

continuously when the engine is running.

If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warn-

ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP

is not

available due to a malfunction.

Observe the information on warning lamps

(Y page 256).

Observe the information on display messages

(Y page 222).

Activating/deactivating COLLISION

PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

DriveAssistDriveAssist menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

Collision Prevent. AssistCollision Prevent. Assist.

Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

To activate/deactivate: press the a

button again.

When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS is deactivated, the æ symbol

appears in the multifunction display in the

assistance graphics display.

For further information about COLLISION

PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, see (Y page 66).

Activating/deactivating ATTENTION

ASSIST

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

DriveAssistDriveAssist menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

ATTENTION ASSISTATTENTION ASSIST.

Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

To activate/deactivate: press the a

button again.

When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated,

the é symbol appears in the multifunc-

tion display in the assistance graphics dis-

play.

For further information about ATTENTION

ASSIST, see (Y page 197).

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot

Assist

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

DriveAssistDriveAssist menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

Blind Spot AssistBlind Spot Assist.

Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

To activate/deactivate: press the a

button again.

For further information about Blind Spot

Assist, see (Y page 198).

Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping

Assist

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

DriveAssistDriveAssist menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

Lane Keeping AssistLane Keeping Assist.

Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to set

OffOff,

StandardStandard or AdaptiveAdaptive.

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.

For further information about Lane Keeping

Assist, see (Y page 200).

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Maintenance menu

In the Serv.Serv. menu, you have the following

options:

Calling up display messages in message

memory (Y page 221)

Restarting the tire pressure loss warning

system (Y page 331)

Checking the tire pressure electronically

(Y page 332)

Calling up the service due date

(Y page 296)

Settings menu

Introduction

In the Sett.Sett. menu, you have the following

options:

Changing the instrument cluster settings

Changing the light settings

Changing the vehicle settings

Changing the convenience settings

Restoring the factory settings

Instrument cluster

Selecting the unit of measurement for dis-

tance

You can determine whether the multifunction

display shows some messages in miles or

kilometers.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Instrument ClusterInstrument Cluster submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Display Unit Speed-/OdometerDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometer func-

tion.

You will see the selected setting:

kmkm or

milesmiles.

Press the a button to save the setting.

The selected unit of measurement for dis-

tance applies to:

the digital speedometer in the

TripTrip menu

the odometer and the trip odometer

the trip computer

the current consumption and the range

navigation instructions in the

NaviNavi menu

cruise control

DISTRONIC PLUS

ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Switching the additional speedometer

on/off

The

Speedometer [km/h]Speedometer [km/h] or SpeedometerSpeedometer

[mph]

[mph] function allows you to choose whether

the multifunction display in the status area

always shows the speed in

km/hkm/h or in mphmph

instead of the outside temperature.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Instrument ClusterInstrument Cluster submenu.

Press a to confirm.

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Press the : or 9 button to select the

Speedometer [km/h]Speedometer [km/h] or SpeedometerSpeedometer

[mph]

[mph] function.

You will see the selected setting:

onon or offoff.

Press the a button to save the setting.

Selecting the permanent display function

You can determine whether the multifunction

display permanently shows your speed or the

outside temperature.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Instrument ClusterInstrument Cluster submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Permanent DisplayPermanent Display function.

You will see the selected setting

OutsideOutside

Temperature

Temperature or Speedometer [km/h]Speedometer [km/h]/

Speedometer [mph]Speedometer [mph].

Press the a button to save the setting.

The speed is highlighted in km/h or in

mph conversely to your speedometer.

Lights

Switching the daytime running lamps on/

off

Canada only: daytime running lamps are

required by law. You cannot set the DaytimeDaytime

Running Lights

Running Lights function via the on-board

computer.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

LightLight submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Daytime Running LightsDaytime Running Lights function.

If the

Daytime Running LightsDaytime Running Lights function

has been switched on, the cone of light and

the W symbol in the multifunction dis-

play are shown in orange.

Press the a button to save the setting.

Further information on daytime running

lamps (Y page 111).

Setting the brightness of the ambient

lighting

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

LightLight submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Amb. Light +/-Amb. Light +/- function.

You will see the selected setting.

Change the setting with a.

Press the : or 9 button to adjust the

brightness to a level from

OffOff to Level 5Level 5

(bright).

Press the a or % button to save the

setting.

Activating/deactivating surround light-

ing and exterior lighting delayed switch-

off

If you have activated the

Surround Light‐Surround Light‐

ing

ing function and the light switch is set to

Ã, the following functions are activated

when it is dark:

surround lighting: the exterior lighting

remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking

with the key. If you start the engine, the

surround lighting is switched off and auto-

matic headlamp mode is activated

(Y page 111).

exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the

exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds

after the engine is switched off. If you close

all the doors and the tailgate, the exterior

lighting goes off after 15 seconds.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

LightLight submenu.

Press a to confirm.

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Press the : or 9 button to select the

Surround LightingSurround Lighting function.

When the

Surround LightingSurround Lighting function is

activated, the light cone and the area

around the vehicle are displayed in orange

in the multifunction display.

Press the a button to save the setting.

Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exte-

rior lighting temporarily:

Before leaving the vehicle, turn the Smart-

Key to position 0 in the ignition lock.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock.

The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is

deactivated.

Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is

reactivated the next time you start the

engine.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment,

when the surround lighting and delayed

switch-off exterior lighting are on, the fol-

lowing light up:

Parking lamps

Front fog lamps

Low-beam headlamps

Daytime running lamps

Side marker lamps

Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors

Activating/deactivating the interior light-

ing delayed switch-off

If you activate the

Interior LightingInterior Lighting

Delay

Delay function, the interior lighting remains

on for 20 seconds after you remove the key

from the ignition lock.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

LightLight submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Interior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delay function.

If the InteriorInterior LightingLighting DelayDelay function

has been switched on, the vehicle interior is

displayed in orange in the multifunction

display.

Press the a button to save the setting.

Vehicle

Activating/deactivating the automatic

door locking mechanism

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

VehicleVehicle submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Automatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lock function.

When the

AutomaticAutomatic DoorDoor LockLock function

is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed

in orange in the multifunction display.

Press the a button to save the setting.

If you activate the

Automatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lock

function, the vehicle is centrally locked above

a speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).

For further information on the automatic lock-

ing feature, see (Y page 82).

Activating/deactivating the acoustic

locking verification signal

If you switch on the

AcousticAcoustic LockLock function,

an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the

vehicle.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

VehicleVehicle submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Acoustic LockAcoustic Lock function.

If the

AcousticAcoustic LockLock function is activated,

the & symbol in the multifunction dis-

play lights up orange.

Press the a button to save the setting.

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Convenience

Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-

ing feature on/off

This function is only available on vehicles with

the memory function (Y page 106).

When you activate the

Auto.Auto. MirrorMirror Fold‐Fold‐

ing

ing function, the exterior mirrors are folded

in when the vehicle is locked.

If you unlock the vehicle and then open a

door, the exterior mirrors fold out again.

If you have switched on the

Auto. MirrorAuto. Mirror

Folding

Folding function and you fold in the exterior

mirrors using the button on the door

(Y page 103), they will not fold out automat-

ically. The exterior mirrors can then only be

folded out using the button on the door.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

ConvenienceConvenience submenu.

Press a to confirm.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Auto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Folding function.

If the

Auto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Folding function is

activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is

displayed in orange in the multifunction

display.

Press the a button to save the setting.

Restoring the factory settings

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

SettSett menu.

Press the : or 9 button to select the

Factory SettingFactory Setting submenu.

Press a to confirm.

The

Reset All Settings?Reset All Settings? message

appears.

Press the : or 9 button to select

NoNo

or YesYes.

Press a to confirm the selection.

If you have selected

YesYes, the multifunction

display shows a confirmation message.

For safety reasons, the

Daytime RunningDaytime Running

Lamps

Lamps function in the LightLight submenu is only

reset if the vehicle is stationary.

AMG menu in AMG vehicles

AMG displays

Digital speedometer

;

Gear indicator

Upshift indicator

Engine oil temperature

Coolant temperature

Transmission fluid temperature

Press = or ; on the steering wheel

to select the

AMGAMG menu.

Upshift indicator

UPUP = indicates that the

engine has reached the overrevving range

when in the manual gearshift program.

Upshift indicator

UPUP = fades out other mes-

sages until you have shifted up.

If the oil temperature is below 160 ‡ (71 †),

oil temperature ? is shown in blue. Avoid

driving at full engine output during this time.

If the transmission fluid temperature is below

122 ‡(50 †), oil temperature B is shown in

blue. Avoid driving at full engine output during

this time.

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On-board computer and displays

SETUP

Drive program (

CC/SS/MM)

;

ESP

mode (

ONON/OFFOFF) or SPORT handling

mode (

SPORTSPORT)

SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP

(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the

SPORT handling mode.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

AMGAMG menu.

Press the 9 button repeatedly until

SETUP is displayed.

RACETIMER

Displaying and starting RACETIMER

Lap

;

RACETIMER

The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a

closed race circuit. Do not use the function on

public roads.

You can start the RACETIMER when the

engine is running or if the SmartKey is in posi-

tion 2 in the ignition lock.

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

AMGAMG menu.

Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

RACETIMER is shown.

To start: press the a button to start the

RACETIMER.

Displaying the intermediate time

Press the = or ; button to select

Interm. TimeInterm. Time.

Press a to confirm.

The intermediate time is displayed for five

seconds.

Starting a new lap

RACETIMER

;

Fastest lap time (best lap)

Lap

Press a to confirm

New LapNew Lap.

It is possible to store a maximum of six-

teen laps. The 16th lap can only be com-

pleted with

Finish LapFinish Lap.

Stopping the RACETIMER

Press the % button on the steering

wheel.

Confirm

YesYes with a.

The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you

stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to

position 1 in the ignition lock. If you turn the

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key to position 2 or 3 and then press a to

confirm

StartStart, timing is continued.

Resetting the current lap

Stop the RACETIMER.

Press the = or ; button to select

Reset LapReset Lap.

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

Deleting all laps

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.

Reset the current lap.

Press a to confirm

ResetReset.

Reset Race Timer?Reset Race Timer? appears in the multi-

function display.

Press the : button to select

YesYes and

press the a button to confirm.

All laps are deleted.

Overall statistics

RACETIMER overall evaluation

;

Total time driven

Average speed

Distance covered

Maximum speed

This function is shown if you have stored at

least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.

Press = or ; on the steering wheel

to select the

AMGAMG menu.

Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

overall evaluation is shown.

Lap statistics

Lap

;

Lap time

Average lap speed

Lap length

Top speed during lap

This function is only available if you have

stored at least two laps and have stopped the

RACETIMER.

Press = or ; on the steering wheel

to select the

AMGAMG menu.

Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

lap evaluation is shown.

Each lap is shown in a separate submenu.

The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym-

bol :.

Press the 9 or : button to select a

different lap evaluation.

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Display messages

General notes

Display messages appear in the multifunction display.

Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's

Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display.

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

Operator'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, the corresponding display messages are also deleted.

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

(Y page 181) and parking (Y page 159).

Hiding display messages

Press the a or % button on the steering wheel to hide the display message.

The display message is cleared.

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:

Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the

Serv.Serv. menu.

If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows

2 Messages2 Messages, for example.

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

2 Messages2 Messages.

Press a to confirm.

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

Display messages

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Safety systems

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

!÷

Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐

able See Opera‐able See Opera‐

tor's Manualtor's Manual

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP

(Electronic Stability Pro-

gram), BAS (Brake Assist), the HOLD function and hill start assist

are temporarily unavailable.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.

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

instrument cluster.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

Possible causes are:

self-diagnosis is not yet complete.

the on-board voltage may be insufficient.

WARNING

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 in an emergency braking situation can

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,

making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph

(20 km/h).

If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned

above are available again.

If the display message continues to be displayed:

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

!÷

Inoperative SeeInoperative See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

ABS, ESP

, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are

unavailable due to a malfunction.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.

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

in the instrument cluster.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you

brake hard, for example.

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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐

able See Opera‐able See Opera‐

tor's Manualtor's Manual

ESP

, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily

unavailable.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.

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

instrument cluster.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

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

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above.

The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,

making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph

(20 km/h).

If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned

above are available again.

If the display message continues to be displayed:

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Inoperative SeeInoperative See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

ESP

, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable

due to a malfunction.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.

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

instrument cluster.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above.

The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Inoperative SeeInoperative See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP

, BAS, the

HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a mal-

function.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.

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

instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock if you brake hard, for example.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

F(USA

only)!(Canada

only)

The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp

flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic

release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Y page 160).

You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.

Release the electric parking brake manually.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Please ReleasePlease Release

Parking BrakeParking Brake

The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp

flashes and a warning tone sounds.

You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking

brake (Y page 160).

F(USA

only)!(Canada

only)

Parking Brake SeeParking Brake See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

To apply:

Switch the ignition off.

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

Shift the transmission to P.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow ! warning lamp and the red F (USA only)/!

(Canada only) indicator lamp light up.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

To release:

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

Release the electric parking brake manually.

Release the electric parking brake automatically (Y page 160).

If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:

Do not drive on.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp

flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp lights up.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

To release:

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

Release the electric parking brake manually.

To apply:

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

Apply the electric parking brake manually.

If the red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp

continues to flash:

Do not drive on.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 349).

Shift the transmission to P.

Turn the front wheels towards the curb.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA

only)/! (Canada only) 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.

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

Apply the electric parking brake.

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

Shift the transmission to P.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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

Release the electric parking brake automatically (Y page 160).

If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

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

release the electric parking brake, the red F (USA only)/!

(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.

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

apply the electric parking brake manually.

Shift the transmission to P.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

F(USA

only)!(Canada

only)

ParkingParking BrakeBrake Inop‐Inop‐

erativeerative

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA

only)/! (Canada only) 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.

Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by

charging the battery or restarting the engine.

Engage or release the electric parking brake.

If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking

brake:

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

Engage or release the electric parking brake.

If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA

only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.

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

Shift the transmission to P.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

F(USA

only)!(Canada

only)

Turn On the Igni‐Turn On the Igni‐

tion to Releasetion to Release

the Parking Brake

The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights

up.

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

tion was switched off.

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

$(USA

only)J(Canada

only)

Check Brake FluidCheck Brake Fluid

LevelLevel

There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning

lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone

sounds.

WARNING

The braking effect may be impaired.

There is a risk of an accident.

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.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.

Check Brake PadCheck Brake Pad

WearWear

The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

InoperativeInoperative

One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunc-

tioning.

Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified

specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Collision Preven‐Collision Preven‐

tion Assist Plustion Assist Plus

Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐

able See Opera‐able See Opera‐

tor's Manualtor's Manual

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily not opera-

tional. Possible causes are:

function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.

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.

AMG vehicles: ESP

is deactivated.

the system is outside the operating temperature range.

the on-board voltage is too low.

When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-

sage disappears.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is operational again.

If the display message does not disappear:

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Restart the engine.

AMG vehicles: reactivate ESP

(Y page 70).

Collision Preven‐Collision Preven‐

tion Assist Plustion Assist Plus

inoperativeinoperative

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is malfunctioning. The dis-

tance warning signal may also have failed.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Radar SensorsRadar Sensors

Dirty See Opera‐Dirty See Opera‐

tor's Manualtor's Manual

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

tems is temporarily restricted or inoperative:

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

DISTRONIC PLUS

Possible causes are:

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

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

is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.

A warning tone also sounds.

When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-

sage disappears. All driving systems/driving safety systems are

operative again.

If the display message does not disappear:

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Switch off the engine.

Clean the sensors in the following locations (Y page 301):

in the radiator trim

in the front bumper

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

bumper

Restart the engine.

The display message disappears.

SRS MalfunctionSRS Malfunction

Service RequiredService Required

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

up in the instrument cluster.

WARNING

The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-

gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be

triggered.

There is an increased risk of injury.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

For further information about the restraint system, see

(Y page 42).

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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

FrontFront LeftLeft Malfunc‐Malfunc‐

tion Servicetion Service

RequiredRequired or FrontFront

Right Malfunction

Service RequiredService Required

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.

WARNING

The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-

gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be

triggered.

There is an increased risk of injury.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear Left Malfunc‐Rear Left Malfunc‐

tion Servicetion Service

RequiredRequired or RearRear

Right Malfunction

Service RequiredService Required

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

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

ter.

WARNING

The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-

gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be

triggered.

There is an increased risk of injury.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Left Side CurtainLeft Side Curtain

AirbagAirbag MalfunctionMalfunction

Service RequiredService Required

or Right Side Cur‐Right Side Cur‐

tain Airbag Mal‐

function Servicefunction Service

RequiredRequired

There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window cur-

tain air bag. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument

cluster.

WARNING

The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered

unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be trig-

gered.

There is an increased risk of injury.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Front PassengerFront Passenger

Airbag DisabledAirbag Disabled

SeeSee Operator'sOperator's Man‐Man‐

ualual

The front-passenger air bag is deactivated during the journey, even

though:

an adult

a person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-

passenger seat

If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may inter-

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

WARNING

The front-passenger air bag does not deploy during an accident.

There is an increased risk of injury.

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Switch the ignition off.

Have the occupant get out of the vehicle.

Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and

switch on the ignition.

Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center

console and the multifunction display and check the following:

Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:

the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON

indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approximately

six seconds.

after this, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be

lit and remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has disabled the

front-passenger air bag (Y page 51).

the

Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator'sFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's

Manual

Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Oper‐Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Oper‐

ator's Manual

ator's Manual display messages must not be shown in the

multifunction display.

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 fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be

occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON

indicator lamps remain lit or go out depends on how OCS classifies

the occupant.

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If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-

rectly.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

For further information about the Occupant Classification System,

see (Y page 51).

Front PassengerFront Passenger

AirbagAirbag EnabledEnabled SeeSee

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even

though:

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

tem's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat

the front-passenger seat is unoccupied

The automatic front-passenger front air bag deactivation system

may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied

to the seat.

WARNING

The air bag may deploy unintentionally.

There is an increased risk of injury.

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Switch the ignition off.

Open the front-passenger door.

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

passenger seat.

Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the

weight.

The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and

interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually

is.

Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and

switch on the ignition.

Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center

console and the multifunction display and check the following:

Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:

the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON

indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approximately

six seconds.

after this, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be

lit and remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant

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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Classification System) has deactivated the front-passenger air

bag (Y page 51).

the

Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator'sFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's

Manual

Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Oper‐Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Oper‐

ator's Manual

ator's Manual display messages must not be shown in the

multifunction display.

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 fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be

occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON

indicator lamps remain lit or go out depends on how OCS classifies

the occupant.

If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-

rectly.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

For further information about the Occupant Classification System,

see (Y page 51).

Lights

Display messages about LEDs:

This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Check Left Corner‐Check Left Corner‐

ing Lighting Light or CheckCheck

Right Cornering

LightLight

The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left LowCheck Left Low

BeamBeam or CheckCheck

Right Low Beam

The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Check Rear LeftCheck Rear Left

Turn SignalTurn Signal or

Check Rear RightCheck Rear Right

Turn SignalTurn Signal

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

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Front LeftCheck Front Left

Turn SignalTurn Signal or

Check Front RightCheck Front Right

Turn SignalTurn Signal

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

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left MirrorCheck Left Mirror

Turn SignalTurn Signal or

CheckCheck RightRight MirrorMirror

Turn SignalTurn Signal

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

defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

CheckCheck CenterCenter BrakeBrake

LampLamp

The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left BrakeCheck Left Brake

LampLamp or CheckCheck

Right Brake Lamp

The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left TailCheck Left Tail

and Brake Lampsand Brake Lamps or

Check Right TailCheck Right Tail

and Brake Lampsand Brake Lamps

The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left HighCheck Left High

BeamBeam or CheckCheck

Right High Beam

The left or right-hand high beam is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

License Plate LampLicense Plate Lamp

The left or right-hand license plate lamp is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left FogCheck Left Fog

LampLamp or CheckCheck

Right Fog Lamp

The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear Fog LampRear Fog Lamp

The rear fog lamp is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Front LeftCheck Front Left

Parking LampParking Lamp or

Check Front RightCheck Front Right

Parking LampParking Lamp

The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Backup LightBackup Light

The backup lamp is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left TailCheck Left Tail

LampLamp or CheckCheck

Right Tail Lamp

The left or right-hand tail lamp is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Front LeftCheck Front Left

Sidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp or

Check Front RightCheck Front Right

Sidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp

The left or right front side marker lamp is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Check Rear LeftCheck Rear Left

Sidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp or

Check Rear RightCheck Rear Right

Sidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp

The rear left or right side marker lamp is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

CheckCheck LeftLeft DaytimeDaytime

Running LightRunning Light or

Check Right Day‐Check Right Day‐

time Running Lighttime Running Light

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

Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself

(Y page 117).

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Active HeadlampsActive Headlamps

InoperativeInoperative

The active light function is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction SeeMalfunction See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

The exterior lighting is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

AutoAuto LampLamp FunctionFunction

InoperativeInoperative

The light sensor is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Switch Off LightsSwitch Off Lights

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

warning tone also sounds.

Turn the light switch to Ã.

Adaptive HighbeamAdaptive Highbeam

Assist InoperativeAssist Inoperative

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Adaptive HighbeamAdaptive Highbeam

Assist CurrentlyAssist Currently

Unavailable SeeUnavailable See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoper-

ative. Possible causes are:

the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.

visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.

Clean the windshield.

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

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now AvailableAdaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message is dis-

played.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.

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On-board computer and displays

Engine

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Check CoolantCheck Coolant

Level See Opera‐Level See Opera‐

tor's Manualtor's Manual

The coolant level is too low.

Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine

cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.

Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so

(Y page 295).

If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the

engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop.

The fan motor is faulty.

At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the

nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in moun-

tainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.

Coolant Too HotCoolant Too Hot

Stop Vehicle TurnStop Vehicle Turn

Engine OffEngine Off

The coolant is too hot.

A warning tone also sounds.

WARNING

Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some

fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to

catch fire.

Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns

which can occur just by opening the hood.

There is a risk of injury.

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Wait until the engine has cooled down.

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

blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.

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

and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †). Other-

wise, the engine could be damaged.

Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.

If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist

workshop immediately.

Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant

level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

SeeSee Operator'sOperator's Man‐Man‐

ualual

The battery is not being charged.

A warning tone also sounds.

Possible causes are:

a defective alternator

a torn poly-V-belt

a malfunction in the electronics

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Stop Vehicle SeeStop Vehicle See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

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

is too low.

A warning tone also sounds.

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Observe the instructions in the #

SeeSee Operator'sOperator's ManualManual

display message.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Start Engine SeeStart Engine See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

The engine is switched off and the battery charge level is too low.

Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as

the rear window defroster and interior lighting.

Leave the engine running for a few minutes or drive a long dis-

tance.

The battery is being charged.

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Check Engine OilCheck Engine Oil

At Next RefuelingAt Next Refueling

The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.

A warning tone also sounds.

Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest

(Y page 293).

If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 294).

Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if

engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.

Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will

otherwise be damaged.

Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any

qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at

Check Engine OilCheck Engine Oil

LevelLevel (Add(Add 11 quart)quart)

The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.

Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest

(Y page 294).

If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 294).

Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if

engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.

Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will

otherwise be damaged.

Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any

qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at

Engine Oil LevelEngine Oil Level

Low Stop VehicleLow Stop Vehicle

Turn Engine OffTurn Engine Off

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

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Check the engine oil level (Y page 294).

If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 294).

Fuel Level LowFuel Level Low

The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.

Refuel at the nearest gas station.

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail.

Gas Cap LooseGas Cap Loose

The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed

correctly or the fuel system is leaking.

Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.

If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:

Close the fuel filler cap.

If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Driving systems

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Attention Assist:Attention Assist:

Take a Break!Take a Break!

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.

If necessary, take a break.

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

enough rest.

Attention AssistAttention Assist

InoperativeInoperative

ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

InoperativeInoperative

DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) is deactivated due to a malfunc-

tion.

Have DSR checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

OffOff

The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.

A warning tone also sounds.

Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 181).

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

depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.

A warning tone also sounds.

Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function

(Y page 181).

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Lane KeepingLane Keeping

Assist CurrentlyAssist Currently

Unavailable SeeUnavailable See

Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.

Possible causes are:

the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.

visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.

there are no lane markings for a longer period.

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

When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-

sage disappears.

Lane Keeping Assist is operational again.

If the display message does not disappear:

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Clean the windshield.

Lane KeepingLane Keeping

Assist InoperativeAssist Inoperative

Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Blind Spot AssistBlind Spot Assist

Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐

able See Opera‐able See Opera‐

tor's Manualtor's Manual

Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:

the sensors are dirty.

function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.

the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature

range.

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.

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

rors.

When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-

sage disappears.

Blind Spot Assist is operational again.

If the display message does not disappear:

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Clean the sensors (Y page 301).

Restart the engine.

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Blind Spot AssistBlind Spot Assist

inoperativeinoperative

Blind Spot Assist is defective.

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

rors.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Park Assist Can‐Park Assist Can‐

celedceled

The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been

fastened.

Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the

driver's door closed.

You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel

while steering intervention was active.

While steering intervention is active, make sure that the multi-

function steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.

The vehicle has started to skid and ESP

has intervened.

Use Active Parking Assist again later (Y page 189).

ParkPark AssistAssist Inoper‐Inoper‐

ativeative

You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking

maneuvers.

Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx-

imately ten minutes (Y page 189).

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Switch off and restart the engine.

If the display message continues to be displayed:

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

PARKTRONIC is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

DISTRONIC PLUS OffDISTRONIC PLUS Off

DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y page 174). If it was

deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds.

DISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS NowNow

AvailableAvailable

DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo-

rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS

(Y page 174).

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

DISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS Cur‐Cur‐

rentlyrently UnavailableUnavailable

SeeSee Operator'sOperator's Man‐Man‐

ualual

DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:

function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.

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.

the system is outside the operating temperature range.

the on-board voltage is too low.

A warning tone also sounds.

When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-

sage disappears.

DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again.

If the display message does not disappear:

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Restart the engine.

DISTRONIC PLUSDISTRONIC PLUS

InoperativeInoperative

DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. Adaptive Brake Assist may also

have failed.

A warning tone also sounds.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

DISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS Sus‐Sus‐

pendedpended

You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no

longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.

Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

DISTRONIC PLUSDISTRONIC PLUS

- - - mph- - - mph

An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.

Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS

(Y page 175).

Cruise ControlCruise Control

InoperativeInoperative

Cruise control is defective.

A warning tone also sounds.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Cruise ControlCruise Control

- - - mph- - - mph

A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.

You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for

example.

If conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and

store the speed.

Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 172).

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On-board computer and displays

Tires

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

CheckCheck

Tire Pressure SoonTire Pressure Soon

The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant

loss in pressure.

A warning tone also sounds.

Possible causes:

you have changed the wheels and tires or installed new wheels

and tires.

the tire pressure in one or more tires is not correct.

WARNING

With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-

lowing hazards:

they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed

increase.

they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly

impair tire traction.

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

be greatly impaired.

There is a risk of an accident.

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking

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

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

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

flat tire (Y page 306).

Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pres-

sure.

Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire

pressure is correct (Y page 331).

CheckCheck TireTire PressurePressure

Then Restart RunThen Restart Run

Flat IndicatorFlat Indicator

The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-

sage and has not been restarted since.

Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.

Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 331).

Run Flat IndicatorRun Flat Indicator

InoperativeInoperative

The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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On-board computer and displays

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Please CorrectPlease Correct

Tire PressureTire Pressure

The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire

pressure difference between the wheels is too great.

Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 332).

If necessary, correct the tire pressure.

Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 334).

Check TiresCheck Tires

The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.

The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.

A warning tone also sounds.

WARNING

With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-

lowing hazards:

they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed

increase.

they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly

impair tire traction.

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

be greatly impaired.

There is a risk of an accident.

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking

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

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

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

flat tire (Y page 306).

Check the tire pressure (Y page 332).

If necessary, correct the tire pressure.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Warning Tire Mal‐Warning Tire Mal‐

functionfunction

The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The

wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.

WARNING

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

a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

you could lose control of the vehicle.

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

up and possibly a fire.

There is a risk of an accident.

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking

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

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

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

flat tire (Y page 306).

Tire Press. Moni‐Tire Press. Moni‐

tor Currentlytor Currently

UnavailableUnavailable

Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received

from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily

malfunctioning.

Drive on.

The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the

problem has been solved.

Tire Press. Sen‐Tire Press. Sen‐

sor(s) Missingsor(s) Missing

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

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

multifunction display.

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

cialist workshop.

Tire Pressure Mon‐Tire Pressure Mon‐

itor Inoperativeitor Inoperative

No Wheel SensorsNo Wheel Sensors

The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.

The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.

Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.

The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving

for a few minutes.

Tire Press. Moni‐Tire Press. Moni‐

tor Inoperativetor Inoperative

The tire pressure monitor is faulty.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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On-board computer and displays

Vehicle

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Auxiliary BatteryAuxiliary Battery

MalfunctionMalfunction

The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer

being charged.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.

Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P before

you switch off the engine.

Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.

Depress Brake toDepress Brake to

Start EngineStart Engine

You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in

position N without depressing the brake pedal.

Depress the brake pedal.

ToTo DeselectDeselect PP oror N,N,

Depress Brake andDepress Brake and

Start EngineStart Engine

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

without starting the engine.

Start the engine.

Depress the brake pedal.

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.

At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò4 ‡(Ò20 †) you can

only shift out of position P into another transmission position

when the engine is running.

Apply Brake toApply Brake to

Shift from 'P'Shift from 'P'

You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to

position R, N or D without depressing the brake pedal.

Depress the brake pedal.

Transmission NotTransmission Not

in P Risk of Vehi‐in P Risk of Vehi‐

cle Rolling Awaycle Rolling Away

The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N or

A warning tone also sounds.

WARNING

The vehicle may roll away.

There is a risk of an accident.

Shift the transmission to position P.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Service RequiredService Required

DoDo NotNot ShiftShift GearsGears

Visit DealerVisit Dealer

You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.

A warning tone also sounds.

If transmission position D is selected:

Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the

transmission from position D.

If transmission position R, N or P is selected:

Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.

Only Shift to 'P'Only Shift to 'P'

when Vehicle iswhen Vehicle is

StationaryStationary

The vehicle is moving.

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Shift the transmission to position P.

Reversing Not Pos‐Reversing Not Pos‐

sible Servicesible Service

RequiredRequired

The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot back

up.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Transmission Mal‐Transmission Mal‐

functionfunction

The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Transmission Mal‐Transmission Mal‐

function Stopfunction Stop

The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

StopStop vehiclevehicle ShiftShift

to P Leave engineto P Leave engine

runningrunning

The automatic transmission has overheated.

Drive on carefully.

The automatic transmission is available again when the display

message goes out.

If the display message continues to be displayed:

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the

display message has disappeared.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Trans.Trans. OilOil Overhea‐Overhea‐

ted Drive on withted Drive on with

CareCare

AMG vehicles: the transmission oil has overheated.

Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive

program are no longer available. The engine power output is

reduced.

Allow the vehicle to cool down.

4matic Currently4matic Currently

UnavailableUnavailable

4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive) has overheated. The vehicle is

only driven by the front wheels.

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 Inoperative4matic Inoperative

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

wheels.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The tailgate is open.

WARNING

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

interior if the tailgate is open.

There is a risk of poisoning.

Close the tailgate.

The hood is open.

WARNING

The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.

There is a risk of an accident.

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

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Apply the electric parking brake.

Close the hood.

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

Close all the doors.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

PowerPower SteeringSteering Mal‐Mal‐

function See Oper‐function See Oper‐

ator's Manualator's Manual

The power steering is malfunctioning.

A warning tone also sounds.

WARNING

You will need to use more force to steer.

There is a risk of an accident.

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

If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified

specialist workshop.

If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the

nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Telephone No Ser‐Telephone No Ser‐

vicevice

Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/

receiver range.

Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol

appears in the multifunction display.

Check Washer FluidCheck Washer Fluid

The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped

below the minimum.

If you do not mix antifreeze with the washer fluid in the winter

months, then the washer fluid could freeze in the washer fluid

reservoir. In this case, the

Check Washer FluidCheck Washer Fluid display mes-

sage may appear in the multifunction display.

Add washer fluid (Y page 296).

Wiper Malfunction‐Wiper Malfunction‐

inging

The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Hazard WarningHazard Warning

Flashers Malfunc‐Flashers Malfunc‐

tioningtioning

The hazard warning lamps are faulty.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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SmartKey

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Key Does NotKey Does Not

Belong to VehicleBelong to Vehicle

You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.

Use the correct SmartKey.

TakeTake YourYour KeyKey fromfrom

IgnitionIgnition

The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.

Remove the SmartKey.

Obtain a New KeyObtain a New Key

The SmartKey needs to be replaced.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Seat belts

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

After starting the

engine, the red seat

belt warning lamp lights

up for six seconds.

The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger

to fasten their seat belts.

Fasten your seat belt (Y page 44).

After starting the

engine, the red seat

belt warning lamp lights

up. In addition, a warn-

ing tone sounds for up

to six seconds.

The driver's seat belt is not fastened.

Fasten your seat belt (Y page 44).

The warning tone ceases.

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.

The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.

Fasten your seat belt (Y page 44).

The warning lamp goes out.

There are objects on the front-passenger seat.

Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow

them in a secure place.

The warning lamp goes out.

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

On-board computer and displays

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The red seat belt warn-

ing lamp flashes and an

intermittent audible

warning sounds.

The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The

vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly

been driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).

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. The vehicle is being

driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly been driven

faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).

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.

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On-board computer and displays

Safety systems

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

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The red brake system

warning lamp comes on

while the engine is run-

ning. A warning tone

also sounds.

There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

WARNING

The braking effect may be impaired.

There is a risk of an accident.

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.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the mal-

function.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

The yellow ABS warning

lamp is lit while the

engine is running.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunc-

tion. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), COLLISION PREVENTION

ASSIST, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP

(Electronic

Stability Program), the HOLD function and hill start assist, for

example, are also deactivated.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

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 in an emergency braking situation can

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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 not be available.

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

On-board computer and displays

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The yellow ABS warning

lamp is lit while the

engine is running.

ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION

ASSIST, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP

, EBD (elec-

tronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function and hill start

assist, for example, are therefore also deactivated.

Possible causes are:

self-diagnosis is not yet complete.

the on-board voltage may be insufficient.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock if you brake hard, for example.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is a risk of an accident.

Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-

ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).

The functions mentioned above are available again when the

warning lamp goes out.

If the warning lamp is still on:

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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On-board computer and displays

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The yellow ABS warning

lamp is lit while the

engine is running. A

warning tone also

sounds.

EBD is malfunctioning. Therefore, ABS, BAS, COLLISION PREVEN-

TION ASSIST PLUS, ESP

, the HOLD function and hill start assist

for example, are also not available.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock if you brake hard, for example.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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The red brake warning

lamp, the yellow ESP

and ESP

OFF warning

lamps and the yellow

ABS warning lamp are

lit while the engine is

running.

ABS and ESP

are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION

PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD, the HOLD function and hill start

assist for example, are also not available.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock if you brake hard, for example.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-

ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

On-board computer and displays

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The yellow ESP

warn-

ing lamp flashes while

the vehicle is in motion.

ESP

or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of

skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.

Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.

When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as

necessary.

Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.

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

Do not deactivate ESP

For exceptions, see: (Y page 69).

The yellow ESP

OFF

warning lamp is lit while

the engine is running.

ESP

is deactivated. ESP

will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to

skid or if a wheel starts to spin.

WARNING

If ESP

is switched off, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Reactivate ESP

For exceptions, see: (Y page 69).

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

If ESP

cannot be activated:

Have ESP

checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

AMG vehicles only:

The yellow SPORT han-

dling mode warning

lamp is lit while the

engine is running.

SPORT handling mode is activated.

WARNING

When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP

is unable to

stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Only switch on SPORT handling mode in certain situations

(Y page 70).

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On-board computer and displays

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

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The yellow ESP

and

ESP

OFF warning

lamps are lit while the

engine is running.

ESP

, BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, the HOLD

function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above.

The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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The yellow ESP

and

ESP

OFF warning

lamps are lit while the

engine is running.

ESP

, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily

unavailable.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.

ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.

Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above.

The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus

increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-

ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).

The functions mentioned above are available again when the

warning lamp goes out.

If the warning lamp is still on:

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

On-board computer and displays

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

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The red indicator lamp

for the electric parking

brake flashes or lights

up and/or the yellow

warning lamp for the

electric parking brake

lights up.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

The red restraint sys-

tem warning lamp is lit

while the engine is run-

ning.

The restraint system is faulty.

WARNING

The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-

gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be

triggered.

There is an increased risk of injury.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Drive on carefully.

Have the restraint system checked at a qualified specialist

workshop immediately.

For further information about the restraint system, see

(Y page 42).

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On-board computer and displays

Engine

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

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The yellow Check

Engine warning lamp

lights up while the

engine is running.

There may be a malfunction, for example:

in the engine management

in the fuel injection system

in the exhaust system

in the ignition system

in the fuel system

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

in emergency mode.

Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified

specialist workshop.

In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified special-

ist workshop as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp

lights up. This depends on the locally applicable legal require-

ments. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations apply in

the state in which you are currently driving.

The yellow reserve fuel

warning lamp lights up

while the engine is run-

ning.

The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.

Refuel at the nearest gas station.

The yellow reserve fuel

warning lamp flashes

while the engine is run-

ning.

The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed

correctly or the fuel system is leaking.

Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.

If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler

cap.

If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist work-

shop.

The red coolant warn-

ing lamp lights up while

the engine is running

and the coolant tem-

perature gauge is at the

start of the scale.

The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is defec-

tive.

The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a

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

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue

driving under any circumstances.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

On-board computer and displays

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The red coolant warn-

ing lamp comes on

while the engine is run-

ning.

The coolant level is too low.

If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may

be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunc-

tioning.

The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled

sufficiently.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until

the engine has cooled down.

Check the coolant level and add coolant (Y page 295). Observe

the warning notes.

If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the

engine coolant system checked.

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

blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.

Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is

below 248 ‡(120 †). Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.

Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in moun-

tainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.

The red coolant warn-

ing lamp comes on

while the engine is run-

ning. A warning tone

also sounds.

The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 ‡ (120 †). The air-

flow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may

be too low.

WARNING

The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.

Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some

fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to

catch fire.

Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns

which can occur just by opening the hood.

There is a risk of injury.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

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On-board computer and displays

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until

the engine has cooled down.

Check the coolant level and add coolant (Y page 295). Observe

the warning notes.

If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the

engine coolant system checked.

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

blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.

At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the

nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in moun-

tainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.

Driving systems

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The red distance warn-

ing lamp lights up while

the vehicle is in motion.

A warning tone also

sounds.

You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line

of travel at too high a speed.

Be prepared to brake immediately.

Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to

brake or take evasive action.

For further information about COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS (Y page 66).

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

On-board computer and displays

Tires

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The yellow tire pressure

monitor warning lamp

(pressure loss/

malfunction) is lit.

The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at

least one of the tires.

WARNING

With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-

lowing hazards:

they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed

increase.

they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly

impair tire traction.

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

be greatly impaired.

There is a risk of an accident.

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking

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

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

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

flat tire (Y page 306).

Check the tire pressure (Y page 332).

If necessary, correct the tire pressure.

The yellow tire pressure

monitor warning lamp

(pressure loss/

malfunction) flashes for

approximately one

minute and then

remains lit.

The tire pressure monitor is faulty.

WARNING

The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire

pressure.

There is a risk of an accident.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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