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You can hide display messages to be acknowl-

Display messages

edged by pressing the back button G or with

Introduction

the left-hand Touch Control. The display messages

will then be stored in the message memory.

▌Information about display messages

Display messages appear on the driver display.

Rectify the cause of a display message as quickly

as possible.

Display messages with graphical symbols are sim-

plified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from

High-priority display messages cannot be hidden.

the symbols on the driver display. The driver dis-

The driver display will show these display mes-

play shows high-priority display messages in red.

sages continuously until the cause of the display

Certain display messages will be accompanied by

message has been rectified.

a warning tone.

▌Calling up saved display messages

Please act in accordance with the display mes-

Driver's display:

sages and follow the additional notes in the Own-

4 Service

er's Manual.

The Message memory: XXmessage appears on

For some display messages, symbols will also be

the driver's display.

shown:

# Scroll through the display messages by swip-

R Õ Further information

ing upwards or downwards on the left-hand

R ¨ Hide display message

Touch Control.

# To exit the display: press the G back but-

You can select the respective symbol by swiping

ton.

left or right on the left-hand Touch Control. Press

Õ to display further information on the central

display. Press ¨ to hide the display message.

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Occupant safety

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The restraint system is malfunctioning ( / page 112).

& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system

Restraint system malfunc-

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident.

tion Consult workshop

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Plug-in hybrid:

& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to restraint system malfunctions

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. In

the event of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system may not be deactivated as intended.

You may suffer an electric shock if you touch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical

system.

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

# After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately.

Recognition of a restraint system fault:

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the vehicle is switched on

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* The restraint system is malfunctioning ( / page 112).

& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system

Front left malfunction Con-

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident.

sult workshop

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Plug-in hybrid:

& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to restraint system malfunctions

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. In

the event of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system may not be deactivated as intended.

You may suffer an electric shock if you touch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical

system.

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

# After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately.

Recognition of a restraint system fault:

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the vehicle is switched on

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* The restraint system is malfunctioning ( / page 112).

& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system

Front right malfunction

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident.

Consult workshop

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Plug-in hybrid:

& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to restraint system malfunctions

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. In

the event of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system may not be deactivated as intended.

You may suffer an electric shock if you touch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical

system.

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

# After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately.

Recognition of a restraint system fault:

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the vehicle is switched on

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* The restraint system is malfunctioning ( / page 112).

& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system

Second row of seats, left

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident.

Malfunction Consult work-

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

shop

Plug-in hybrid:

& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to restraint system malfunctions

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. In

the event of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system may not be deactivated as intended.

You may suffer an electric shock if you touch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical

system.

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

# After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately.

Recognition of a restraint system fault:

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the vehicle is switched on

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* The restraint system is malfunctioning ( / page 112).

& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system

Second row of seats, right

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident.

Malfunction Consult work-

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

shop

Plug-in hybrid:

& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to restraint system malfunctions

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. In

the event of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system may not be deactivated as intended.

You may suffer an electric shock if you touch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical

system.

# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

# After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately.

Recognition of a restraint system fault:

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the vehicle is switched on

R the 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* The restraint system is malfunctioning ( / page 112).

& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the windowbag

Left window airbag mal-

The windowbag might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident.

function Consult workshop

# Have the windowbag checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* The restraint system is malfunctioning ( / page 112).

& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the windowbag

Right window airbag mal-

The windowbag might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident.

function Consult workshop

# Have the windowbag checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Front passenger airbag dis-

* The front passenger airbag has been disabled even though an adult or a person of adult build is on the front passenger

abled See Owner's Manual

seat. If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

& WARNING ‑ Risk of injury or even fatal injury when the front passenger airbag is disabled

If the front passenger airbag is disabled, It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its

intended protective function.

A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle interior, especially

if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard.

# Be aware of the status of the front passenger airbag both before and during the journey.

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

Make sure that no objects are trapped under the front passenger seat.

# Check the status of automatic front passenger airbag shutoff ( / page 114).

# If necessary, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Front passenger airbag ena-

* The front passenger airbag will be enabled while the vehicle is in motion in the following situations:

bled See Owner's Manual

R even when a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system weight threshold is located on the front

passenger seat

R even when the front passenger seat is not occupied

The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

& WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is ena-

bled

If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is ena-

bled, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.

The child could be struck by the airbag.

# Ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or

SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

Make sure that no objects are trapped under the front passenger seat.

# Check the status of automatic front passenger airbag shutoff ( / page 114).

# If necessary, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Occupant presence

* The occupant presence reminder is malfunctioning

reminder inoperative

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The occupant presence reminder suspects that there are persons or animals in the rear of the vehicle.

# Do not leave any persons or animals behind when leaving the vehicle.

Do not leave persons or

animals in the vehicle

Key

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Have the key replaced.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Replace key

* The key battery is discharged.

# Replace the battery ( / page 155).

Change key batteries

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The key is currently undetected.

# Change the location of the key in the vehicle.

# Try to start the vehicle.

Key not detected (white dis-

# If the key is still not detected, place it in the slot for starting with the key ( / page 274).

play message)

# Start the vehicle.

* The key can no longer be detected during a journey and may no longer be in the vehicle.

If the key is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the vehicle:

R You can no longer start the vehicle.

Key not detected (red dis-

R You cannot centrally lock the vehicle.

play message)

Ensure that the key is in the vehicle.

If the key is in the vehicle and is still not detected:

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

# Place the key in the slot for starting the engine with the key ( / page 274).

The key battery is weak or discharged.

# Check the battery using the indicator lamp ( / page 152).

# Replace the key battery, if necessary ( / page 155).

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The vehicle is processing in order to teach in the new key.

# Wait until processing is complete.

Key being taught in Please

wait

Place the key in the

* Key detection is malfunctioning.

marked space See Owner's

# Change the location of the key in the vehicle.

Manual

# Place the key in the slot for starting the engine with the key ( / page 274).

Lights

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The exterior lighting is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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

Malfunction See Owner's

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

Manual

# Check the fuses and replace them if necessary ( / page 61).

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The light sensor for automatic driving lights is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Automatic driving lights

inoperative

* The active headlamps are malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Active Light System inoper-

ative

* You are driving without low-beam headlamps.

# Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position.

Switch on headlamps

* You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on.

# Turn the light switch to the Ã position.

Switch off lights

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The dynamic low beam is malfunctioning. The lighting system continues to function properly without the functions of

the Dynamic Light System.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Dynamic low beam inopera-

tive

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

* Adaptive Highbeam Assist is temporarily unavailable.

currently unavailable See

The system limits have been reached ( / page 238).

Owner's Manual

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam

Assist available again display message will appear.

# Drive on

# Operate the high beam manually until Adaptive High Beam Assist is available again.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

* Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.

inoperative

# Drive on

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# Until then, operate the high beam manually.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

* Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is temporarily unavailable.

Plus currently unavailable

The system limits have been reached ( / page 240).

See Owner's Manual

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam

Assist Plus available again display message will appear.

# Drive on

# Operate the high beam manually until Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus is available again.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

* Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is malfunctioning.

Plus inoperative

# Drive on

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# Until then, operate the high beam manually.

Hazard warning lamp sys-

* The hazard warning lamp switch is malfunctioning.

tem Malfunction

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* The front left parking light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Front left parking lights

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The front right parking light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Front right parking lights

* The left low beam is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Left low beam

* The right low beam is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Right low beam

* The left high beam is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Left main beam

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The right high beam is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Right main beam

* The left daytime running lights are malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Left daytime running lights

* The right-hand daytime running lights are malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Right daytime running lights

* The left cornering light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Left cornering light

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The right cornering light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Right cornering light

* The front left turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Front left turn signal

* The rear left turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear left turn signal

* The front right turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Front right turn signal

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The rear right turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear right turn signal

* The turn signal lamp on the left mirror is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Left mirror turn signal

* The turn signal lamp on the right mirror is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Right mirror turn signal

* The left brake light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Left brake lamp

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The right brake light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Right brake lamp

* The third brake light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Third brake lamp

* The left tail light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Left tail light

* The right tail light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Right tail light

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The reversing light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Reversing light

* The rear fog light is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear fog light

* The number plate lamp is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Number plate lamp

* The left turn signal lamp on the trailer is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Trailer left turn signal

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The right turn signal lamp on the trailer is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Trailer right turn signal

* The brake light on the trailer is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Trailer brake lamp

* A tail light on the trailer is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Trailer tail light

Inoperative indicator lamp

* An indicator lamp on the driver's display is defective.

in driver display. Consult

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

workshop

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Climate control

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The stationary heater is temporarily malfunctioning.

# When the vehicle is stationary on a level surface and the engine has cooled down, make up to four attempts to

switch on the stationary heater, waiting several minutes between each attempt.

inoperative See Owner's

# If the stationary heater does not switch on, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Man. (stationary heater)

% The stationary heater cannot be activated if the outside temperature is above 15°C.

* The on-board electrical system voltage is too low.

The stationary heater has switched itself off.

# Drive an extended distance until the battery has reached a sufocient charge level again.

Currently unavailable Bat-

tery low

* There is too little fuel in the fuel tank. The stationary heater cannot be switched on.

# Refuel the vehicle.

Currently unavailable Refuel

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The high-voltage battery is charging. Pre-entry climate control cannot be switched on.

# Wait until the charging process has achieved a minimum state of charge.

Currently unavailable High-

voltage battery charging

incomplete.

* The charge of the high-voltage battery is too low. Pre-entry climate control cannot be switched on.

# Charge the high-voltage battery ( / page 322).

Currently unavailable

Charge high-voltage battery

* You have attempted to switch on pre-entry climate control more than twice with the vehicle switched off.

# Start the vehicle for ten seconds.

Pre-entry climate control is operational again.

Pre-entry climate control

via key available again

after starting vehicle

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The charge of the high-voltage battery is too low. Pre-entry climate control cannot be switched on.

# Charge the high-voltage battery ( / page 322).

When the high-voltage battery is sufociently charged, pre-entry climate control will be operational again.

Pre-entry climate control

via key currently unavaila-

ble. High-voltage battery

low

Drive system

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The drive system is malfunctioning.

# Have the vehicle transported using only a transporter or trailer ( / page 672).

Towing not permitted See

Owner's Manual

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The sound generator (acoustic vehicle warning system) is malfunctioning. No vehicle noises are being produced. The

vehicle may not be heard by other road users.

# Drive with particular care.

Acoustic presence indica-

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

tor inoperative

* You cannot pull away while the charging cable is connected.

# Disconnect the charging cable from the vehicle.

Charger cable connected

Not possible to unlock

* The charging cable connector cannot be removed from the vehicle socket.

charging cable See Own-

# If the charging cable is under strain, relieve the strain on the charging cable connector by carefully pulling on the

er's Manual

charging cable.

# Press the charging interruption button ( / page 335).

If the charging cable connector cannot be removed after that:

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Vehicle not currently being

* A malfunction has occurred in the charging station or the RFID card is not recognised.

charged Charging station

# Start the charging process at a different charging station.

fault

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Use an alternative authentication method or payment method.

Charging fault Please

* A temporary malfunction has occurred in the charging station.

change charging method

# Wait until the malfunction has passed.

See Owner's Manual

# Start the charging process at a different charging station.

# Use an alternative authentication method or payment method.

* Plug-and-Charge is not expected to be available at this charging station.

tication method or charg-

# Use an alternative authentication method or payment method.

ing station

# Start the charging process at a different charging station.

Only electric drive availa-

* The fuel tank is empty and the combustion engine is switched off. The output of your vehicle is limited because you

ble Power limited

are driving in electric mode.

# Refuel immediately.

Subsequently, there may be temporary restrictions in the availability of electric mode over a distance of 50 km.

If there is fuel in the vehicle, there is a fault with the combustion engine.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

"Electric" drive program

* The state of charge of the high-voltage battery or the environmental conditions are not sufocient for the Electric drive

currently unavailable

program.

# Continue driving and observe the notes on plug-in hybrid operation ( / page 269).

# Charge the high-voltage battery ( / page 322).

Reduced drive system per-

* The drive system switches to emergency operation mode due to a malfunction.

formance See Owner's

# Drive on carefully.

Manual

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Preparing drive system…

* The insulation of the drive system is being tested. This process can last for up to ten seconds.

* Plug-in hybrid: the high-voltage battery is overheated. There is a risk of fire.

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

# If possible, stop the vehicle in the open air and ensure that all vehicle occupants get out.

Battery overheated Stop,

% Supporting vehicle functions may activate automatically, e.g. air-recirculation mode as part of climate control.

everybody out! Outdoors if

possible

# Do not continue driving.

# If smoke is present, leave the danger zone and call the fire service immediately.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop even if there are no external signs of a fire.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The drive system is malfunctioning. A warning tone will also sound.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction

* The drive system is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction Visit workshop

Without changing gear,

* The drive system cannot be restarted due to a malfunction.

consult workshop

If the transmission position is changed using the DIRECT SELECT lever, the drive system will be switched off in park

position j or neutral i.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the transmission position.

* A function restriction has occurred in the drive system.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Have high-voltage system

checked See Owner's Man-

ual

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Consult workshop without

* It is not possible to restart the drive system due to a malfunction.

starting the vehicle again

# Do not switch off the drive system; drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

* The drive system is malfunctioning. The output of your vehicle is restricted.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction

* The drive system is malfunctioning.

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions and switch off the drive system. Do not con-

tinue driving.

Stop Switch off the vehicle

# Do not tow the vehicle; stop towing if necessary.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* The drive system is outside the normal operating temperature range, e.g. due to extremely low or high outside temper-

atures.

The output is severely restricted.

Performance severely limi-

Once the operating temperature of the drive system returns to normal, the full output will be available again. The dis-

ted

play message will disappear.

* If the drive system power output is still reduced, there is a fault in the drive system.

# Drive on carefully.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Vehicles with petrol engines: the pressure in the fuel tank is reduced before the fuel filler flap is opened. This pressure

reduction can take up to 15 minutes.

Please wait Depressurising

fuel tank

* Vehicles with petrol engines: the pressure in the fuel tank is released and the fuel filler flap opens.

Fuel tank is depressurised

Ready for refuelling

* Vehicles with petrol engines: There is a malfunction in the fuel system.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Tank ventilation Malfunc-

tion Consult workshop

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Vehicle

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The driver display is inoperative due to a failed software update.

The display message will be shown every time the engine is started.

& WARNING Risk of accident if the driver's display fails

If the driver's display fails or malfunctions, you may not be aware of any functional limitations to safety-critical

systems. This may affect the operating safety of the vehicle.

# Park the vehicle safely as soon as possible and notify a qualified specialist workshop.

If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired, park the vehicle immediately and safely. Contact a qualified special-

ist workshop.

If the driver display fails, you may not recognise function restrictions affecting systems relevant to safety or the speed

display, for example. The operating safety of the vehicle may be impaired ( / page 515).

# Have the vehicle checked by a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Cannot start vehicle See

* The vehicle cannot be started.

Owner's Manual

# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on

# If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system: the state of charge of the 48 V battery is too low. You can no longer

start the vehicle.

# Switch off electrical consumers that are not required.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Connect a suitable charger approved for Mercedes-Benz with sufocient charge output to the jump-start connection

point of the 12 V battery ( / page 59).

The 48 V battery is charged via the voltage converter in the vehicle.

Vehicle is ready to drive

* You are leaving the vehicle in a ready-to-drive state.

Shutdown occurs when

# Get out of the vehicle, secure it against rolling away and take the key with you.

locked or automatically in

# If you do not leave the vehicle, switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the 12 V

a few minutes

battery may discharge and starting the engine may be possible only with the help of a second battery (jump start).

Vehicle is ready to drive

* You are about to leave the vehicle and the engine is running.

Shutdown occurs when

The vehicle will switch off automatically in 20 minutes.

locked or automatically in

# To prevent the vehicle from switching off automatically, acknowledge the message on the central display of the

XX mins

multimedia system.

* You are in the vehicle. Park position j is engaged and the engine is running.

After a certain holding time, this display message will appear on the driver display. The vehicle will then switch off

automatically after a total of 20 minutes of holding time.

# To prevent the vehicle from switching off automatically, acknowledge the message on the central display of the

multimedia system.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The ball neck will not swivel because transmission position h, k or neutral i is selected.

# Depress the brake pedal.

# Engage park position j.

Operation only possible in

transmission position P

* The ball neck is retracting/extending.

Do not attempt to speed up, slow down or initiate the swivel movement using your hand, foot or other aids or move the

ball neck when it is stationary. During the swivel movement, do not couple a trailer.

Trailer coupling in motion

When the ball neck has reached an operational position, the display message will disappear.

* The trailer hitch is not operational during a journey with a trailer.

& WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not locked

Trailer coupling Check

The trailer may become detached.

lock (white display message)

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

# Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away.

# Initiate a new swivelling procedure and do not re-couple the trailer until the display message disappears.

Stop immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions and switch off the vehicle.

Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Initiate a new swivel movement ( / page 44).

When the display message disappears, couple up the trailer and drive on.

If the display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not locked.

Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. Note the reduced ground clearance due to the unlocked

ball neck.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* When the vehicle is stationary with a coupled trailer, the trailer hitch is not operational.

# Uncouple the coupled trailer and secure it against rolling away.

# If the ball neck has been retracted: initiate a new swivel movement ( / page 44).

The ball neck will engage vertically in the locked position and then engage beneath the bumper.

# If the ball neck has been extended: initiate a new swivel movement ( / page 44).

The ball neck will engage beneath the bumper.

If the display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not locked.

Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. Note the reduced ground clearance due to the unlocked

ball neck.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The trailer hitch is not operational during a journey with a trailer.

& WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not locked

Trailer coupling Check

The trailer may become detached.

lock(red display message)

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

# Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away.

# Initiate a new swivelling procedure and do not re-couple the trailer until the display message disappears.

Stop immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions and switch off the vehicle.

Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away.

# Initiate a new swivel movement ( / page 44).

# When the display message disappears, couple up the trailer and drive on.

If the display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not locked.

Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. Note the reduced ground clearance due to the unlocked

ball neck.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* When the vehicle is stationary with a coupled trailer, the trailer hitch is not operational.

# Uncouple the coupled trailer and secure it against rolling away.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

If the ball neck has been retracted: initiate a new swivel movement ( / page 44).

The ball neck will engage vertically in the locked position and then engage beneath the bumper.

# If the ball neck has been extended: initiate a new swivel movement ( / page 44).

The ball neck will engage beneath the bumper.

If the display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not locked.

Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. Note the reduced ground clearance due to the unlocked

ball neck.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Head-up display currently

* The head-up display is temporarily unavailable. Possible causes:

unavailable See Owner's

R malfunctions in the power supply

Manual

R signal interference

Stop in accordance with the trafoc conditions and switch the vehicle off and on again.

If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Head-up display inoperative

* The head-up display has an internal error.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The power steering assistance is malfunctioning.

& WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics

Steering malfunction

If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer.

Increased physical effort

# If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.

See Owner's Manual

# Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.

Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significantly impaired.

& WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired

Steering malfunction Stop

If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardised.

immediately See Owner's

# Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and trafoc conditions. Do

Manual

not continue driving under any circumstances.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* At least one door is open.

# Close all doors.

* The bonnet is open.

& WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the bonnet unlocked

The bonnet may open and block your view.

Never release the bonnet when driving.

# Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonnet is locked.

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

Close the bonnet.

* The tailgate is open.

& DANGER Risk of poisoning from exhaust gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehi-

cle interior if the tailgate is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.

# Always switch off the engine before opening the tailgate.

# Never drive with the tailgate open.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Close the tailgate.

Anti-theft alarm system

* The anti-theft alarm system is malfunctioning.

Malfunction

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* The seat backrest of the corresponding seat is not engaged.

# Fold the seat backrest back until it engages.

2nd seat row, centre Not

locked

* The left seat backrests on the second row of seats cannot be folded forward.

# Adjust the corresponding front seat.

Cannot fold 2nd seat row

forwards on the left Please

adjust the front seat

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The right seat backrests on the second row of seats cannot be folded forward.

# Adjust the corresponding front seat.

Cannot fold 2nd seat row

forwards on the right

Please adjust the front seat

* The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.

# Top up the washer fluid ( / page 28).

Top up washer fluid

Wiper Malfunction

* The windscreen wiper is malfunctioning.

# Restart the vehicle.

If the display message still appears:

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

4matic currently unavaila-

* 4MATIC is currently unavailable.

ble

# Drive on carefully.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

4matic inoperative

* 4MATIC is inoperative.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Drive on carefully.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Engine

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

To switch off the vehicle,

* You have pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion.

press the Start/Stop but-

# Information about switching off the vehicle while driving ( / page 273).

ton for at least 3 seconds

or 3 times

* The coolant level is too low.

* NOTE Engine damage due to insufocient coolant

Top up coolant See Own-

Avoid long journeys with insufocient coolant.

er’s Manual

Add coolant ( / page 641).

Have the engine cooling system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The coolant is too hot.

# Stop immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions and switch off the vehicle.

Coolant Stop Switch off

& WARNING Risk of burns when opening the bonnet

the vehicle

If you open the bonnet in the event of an overheated engine or fire in the engine compartment, the following situa-

tions may occur:

R You may come into contact with hot gases.

R You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating fluids.

Before opening the bonnet, allow the engine to cool down.

In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the fire service.

Wait until the engine has cooled down.

Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed.

# Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the

coolant temperature display remains below 120°C.

* Vehicles with diesel engines: the fuel filter is dirty or the water in the fuel filter needs to be drained.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Clean the fuel filter

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Vehicles with diesel engines: the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Replace air filter

* The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range.

# Refuel.

Reserve fuel

Drive system Malfunction

* The drive system is malfunctioning.

Visit workshop

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Drive system malfunction

* The drive system is malfunctioning.

Stop Switch off the vehicle

# Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and trafoc conditions, and switch off the engine.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Transmission

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Only select P when vehicle

* It is possible to select the park position j only if the vehicle is stationary.

is stationary

# Depress the brake pedal to stop.

# Shift the transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary.

Apply brake to deselect P

* You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j and into another transmission position.

position

# Depress the brake pedal.

# Select transmission position h, k or neutral i.

Apply brake and start vehi-

* You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission posi-

cle to shift out of P or N

tion.

# Depress the brake pedal.

# Start the vehicle.

# Change the transmission position.

Apply brake to engage D or

* You have attempted to select transmission position h or k.

# Depress the brake pedal.

# Select transmission position h or k.

Apply brake to engage R

* You have attempted to select transmission position k.

# Depress the brake pedal.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Select transmission position k.

Apply parking brake to

* A malfunction has occurred in the emergency power supply to park position j.

park Visit workshop

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the vehicle.

# Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.

Risk of vehicle rolling away

* The driver's door is not fully closed and transmission position h, k or neutral i is selected.

Driver's door open Trans-

The vehicle may roll away.

mission not in P

# Select park position j when switching off the vehicle.

Risk of vehicle rolling away

* The transmission is malfunctioning. Park position j cannot be selected.

Apply parking brake to park

# Park the vehicle safely.

# Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away.

# On gradients, turn the front wheels so that the vehicle will roll towards the kerb if it starts moving.

N permanently active Risk

* Neutral i has been engaged while the vehicle is moving or while you are driving.

of vehicle rolling

# Depress the brake pedal to stop.

# Shift the transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary.

# To continue driving, select transmission position h or k.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Reversing not poss. Con-

* The transmission is malfunctioning. It is not possible to select transmission position k.

sult workshop

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Transmission Malfunction

* The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts to neutral i automatically.

Stop

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

# Depress the brake pedal.

# Engage park position j.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Consult workshop without

* The transmission is malfunctioning. It is no longer possible to change the transmission position.

changing the transmission

# If transmission position h is selected, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the transmission

position

position.

# For all other transmission positions, park the vehicle safely.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Stop vehicle Leave engine

* The transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible.

running Wait Transmission

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

cooling

# Leave the engine running.

# Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.

Auxiliary battery malfunc-

* There is a malfunction in the auxiliary battery.

tion (white display message)

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the vehicle.

Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.

Auxiliary battery malfunc-

* There is a malfunction in the auxiliary battery.

tion (red display message)

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the vehicle.

# Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.

Brakes

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

To apply:

# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on

Parking brake See Owner's

# Apply the electric parking brake manually ( / page 352).

Manual

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

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# Where necessary, also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away.

* The yellow ! indicator lamp and the red ! indicator lamp are lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

To release:

Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on

# Release the electric parking brake manually ( / page 352).

# Release the electric parking brake automatically ( / page 351).

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

# Do not continue driving. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red ! indicator lamp is flashing. The electric parking brake is malfunc-

tioning.

The electric parking brake could not be applied or released.

# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on

To apply:

Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually ( / page 352).

To release:

Apply and then release the electric parking brake manually.

If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake or the red ! indicator lamp continues to flash:

Do not continue driving. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Where necessary, also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away.

* The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red ! indicator lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the

electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then remains lit or goes out. The electric parking brake is mal-

functioning.

If the state of charge is too low:

# Charge the 12 V battery ( / page 59).

To apply:

Switch off the vehicle.

The electric parking brake will be applied automatically.

If you do not want the electric parking brake to be applied, e.g. at an automatic car wash or when the vehicle is being

towed, leave the vehicle switched on. This does not include having the vehicle towed with the rear axle raised.

If the electric parking brake is not applied automatically:

# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on

# Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually ( / page 352).

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

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# Where necessary, also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

To release:

If the conditions for automatic release are fulfilled and the electric parking brake is not released automatically,

release the electric parking brake manually ( / page 352).

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

Do not continue driving. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* The red ! indicator lamp is flashing.

The electric parking brake is applied while you are driving:

R A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake has not been fulfilled ( / page 351).

Release parking brake

R You are performing emergency braking using the electric parking brake ( / page 353).

Check the conditions for automatic release of the electric parking brake.

Release the electric parking brake manually.

* The red ! indicator lamp is lit.

You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the vehicle switched off.

# Switch on the vehicle.

Parking brake Switch on

vehicle to release

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* There is insufocient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

& WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level

Check brake fluid level

If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the braking characteristics may be impaired.

# Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# Do not top up the brake fluid.

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

Do not top up the brake fluid.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Check brake pads See

* The brakepads have reached the wear limit.

Owner's Manual

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Driving and driving safety systems

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* ABS and ESP ® are temporarily unavailable.

Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be temporarily unavailable.

The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning

The wheels may lock during braking and ESP ® does not perform any vehicle stabilisation.

currently unavailable See

The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addi-

Owner's Manual (ABS and

tion, other driving safety systems are switched off.

ESP ® )

# Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 30 km/h.

# If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive care-

fully.

Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 30 km/h.

If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning.

Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.

The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning

The wheels may block during braking and ESP ® does not perform any vehicle stabilization.

inoperative See Owner's

The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addi-

Manual (ABS and ESP ® )

tion, other driving safety systems are switched off.

# Drive on carefully.

# Have ABS and ESP ® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Drive on carefully.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* ESP ® is temporarily unavailable.

Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.

currently unavailable See

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning ®

Owner's Manual (ESP ® )

If ESP ® is malfunctioning, ESP ® cannot carry out vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving safety systems are

switched off.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 30 km/h.

If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive care-

fully.

Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 30 km/h.

If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully.

* ESP ® is malfunctioning.

Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.

The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.

inoperative See Owner's

Manual (ESP ® )

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning

If ESP ® is malfunctioning, ESP ® cannot carry out vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving safety systems are

switched off.

# Drive on carefully.

# Have ESP ® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Drive on carefully.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning.

Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.

& WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ® are malfunctioning

The wheels may block during braking and ESP ® does not perform any vehicle stabilization.

The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addi-

tion, other driving safety systems are switched off.

# Drive on carefully.

inoperative See Owner's

# Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Manual (EBD, ABS and

Drive on carefully.

ESP ® )

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is slipping or a condition for activation is not fulfilled.

# Reactivate the HOLD function later or check the activation conditions for the HOLD function ( / page 365).

Off

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or an increasing lack of concentration on the part of the driver

( / page 367).

# If necessary, take a break.

ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a

break!

* Cruise control cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled.

# Observe the activation conditions for cruise control ( / page 370).

- - - km/h

Cruise control inoperative

* Cruise control is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Cruise control and Limiter

* Cruise control and the limiter are malfunctioning.

inoperative

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Cruise control off

* Cruise control has been deactivated.

If there is an additional warning tone, cruise control has been deactivated automatically ( / page 368).

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The limiter can temporarily not be engaged. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be

available again.

- - - km/h

* If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance (kickdown), the limiter will be switched to passive

mode ( / page 369).

passive

Limiter inoperative

* The limiter is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Speed Limit Assist cur-

* Speed Limit Assist is temporarily unavailable.

rently unavailable See Own-

# Drive on

er's Manual

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

Speed Limit Assist inopera-

* Speed Limit Assist is malfunctioning.

tive

# Drive on

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Speed limit (winter tyres)

* You have reached the maximum permissible stored speed for winter tyres. It is not possible to exceed this speed.

XXX km/h

* You have exceeded the maximum permissible speed (for certain countries only).

# Drive more slowly.

Maximum speed exceeded

Traffic Sign Assist currently

* Trafoc Sign Assist is temporarily unavailable.

unavailable See Owner's

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

Manual

# Continue driving in compliance with the trafoc regulations.

Traffic Sign Assist inopera-

* Trafoc Sign Assist is malfunctioning.

tive

# Continue driving in compliance with the trafoc regulations.

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* AIRMATIC is functioning only to a limited extent. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected.

* NOTE The tyres on the front axle or the fenders could be damaged by large steering movements

Fault Drive at max. 80

Avoid large steering movements while driving and listen for scraping sounds.

km/h

If you hear scraping sounds, pull over and stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions, and set a

higher vehicle level if possible.

Drive in a manner appropriate for the current level, but do not exceed 80 km/h.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* AMG RIDE CONTROL + is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected.

AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected.

# Do not drive at speeds greater than 80 km/h.

Fault Drive at max. 80

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

km/h

AMG Ride Control Function

* At least one of the main functions of AMG RIDE CONTROL + is malfunctioning.

limited See Owner's Manual

At least one of the main functions of AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL is malfunctioning.

The system is outside the operating temperature range or the on-board electrical system voltage is too low.

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* NOTE The vehicle's suspension and damping behaviour is restricted. The vehicle body may tilt heavily to the

side during cornering.

Drive on carefully.

Reduce speed considerably before taking a bend.

# Avoid sudden steering movements.

Drive on carefully.

Reduce speed considerably before taking a bend.

# Avoid sudden steering movements.

* The vehicle level will lower for the following reasons:

R You have selected a different drive program.

R You have exceeded the speed limit.

Lowering

R You have changed the vehicle level by pressing the button.

R Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack: if an electrical connection has been correctly made, you have exceeded

the speed limit.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected.

Rising

* The vehicle level is too low. The vehicle will be raised to the selected vehicle level.

# Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.

Vehicle rising Please wait

* You are driving too fast for the selected vehicle level.

# Drive more slowly and then select the desired vehicle level again.

You are driving too quickly with a trailer or the trailer hitch socket is being used, e.g. for a rear bicycle rack.

Reduce speed

Observe the notes on trailer operation ( / page 447).

* Due to frequent level changes within a short space of time, the compressor first needs to cool down in order to set the

selected vehicle level.

# Drive on in a manner appropriate for the current level. Make sure that there is sufocient ground clearance.

When the compressor has cooled down, the vehicle will continue rising to the selected vehicle level.

Compressor is cooling

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL

* At least one main function of the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL system is malfunctioning.

Function limited See Own-

The system is outside the operating temperature range or the on-board electrical system voltage is too low.

er's Manual

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

* NOTE The vehicle's suspension and damping behaviour is restricted. The vehicle body may tilt heavily to the

side during cornering.

Drive on carefully.

Reduce speed considerably before taking a bend.

# Avoid sudden steering movements.

Drive on carefully.

Reduce speed considerably before taking a bend.

# Avoid sudden steering movements.

Cannot reach selected

* You cannot select off-road level +3.

level when rear fog lamp is

# Switch off the rear fog lamp.

switched on

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* At least one main function of the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL system is malfunctioning.

The system is deactivated.

* NOTE The vehicle's suspension and damping behaviour has changed significantly, the vehicle body may tilt

Fault Drive at max. 80

heavily to the side during cornering.

km/h

Reduce vehicle speed. Drive on carefully.

Reduce the vehicle speed considerably before taking a curve.

# Avoid sudden steering movements.

Continue driving carefully and do not exceed 80 km/h.

If possible, stop in accordance with the trafoc conditions and switch the vehicle off and on again.

# If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* There is a serious malfunction affecting the hydraulics of the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL system.

The system is deactivated.

* NOTE The vehicle's driving characteristics have changed significantly.

Fault Stop

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* DSR is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

inoperative

* The maximum speed of 40 km/h for DSR has been exceeded.

# Drive more slowly.

Max. speed 40 km/h

* The Downhill Speed Regulation is not available in the currently selected drive program.

# Change the drive program.

Not in curr. drive prog.

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Driver assistance systems

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled.

# Comply with the activation conditions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ( / page 374).

- - - km/h

* If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the setting of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the system will switch to

passive mode ( / page 372).

suspended

* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

has deactivated automatically ( / page 374).

Off

Active Distance Assist cur-

* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable.

rently unavailable See Own-

The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( / page 372).

er's Manual

As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.

# Drive on carefully.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart

the vehicle.

Active Distance Assist inop-

* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Emergency Stop Assist are malfunctioning.

erative

Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.

# Drive on carefully.

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Active Distance Assist

* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again.

available again

# Switch on Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ( / page 374).

Active Brake Assist Func-

* For vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, the following functions may be temporarily unavailable or only parti-

tions currently limited See

ally available:

Owner's Manual

R Active Brake Assist

R Evasive Steering Assist (country-dependent)

R Active Evasive Steering Assist (country-dependent)

The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( / page 387).

Vehicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist is temporarily unavailable.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Drive on carefully.

As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.

If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart

the vehicle.

Active Brake Assist Func-

* For vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, the following functions may be temporarily unavailable or only parti-

tions limited See Owner's

ally available:

Manual

R Active Brake Assist

R Evasive Steering Assist (country-dependent)

R Active Evasive Steering Assist (country-dependent)

Vehicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assist is temporarily unavailable or only partially availa-

ble.

# Drive on carefully.

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Active Steering Assist cur-

* Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable.

rently unavailable See Own-

The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( / page 383).

er's Manual

As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Drive on

Check the tyre pressure if necessary.

Active Steering Assist inop-

* Active Steering Assist and Active Emergency Stop Assist are malfunctioning. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

erative

remains available.

# Drive on

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* Active Steering Assist has reached the system limits ( / page 383).

You have not steered independently for a considerable period of time.

# Take over the steering and drive on in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

Active Steering Assist cur-

* Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable due to multiple emergency stops.

rently unavailable due to

# Take over the steering and stop in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

multiple emergency stops

# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on

Active Steering Assist is available once more.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Your hands are not on the steering wheel. Emergency stop is initiated ( / page 383).

# Actively steer.

# Accelerate or brake.

Beginning emergency stop

Information on cancelling an emergency stop ( / page 385).

Active Stop-and-Go Assist

* Active Stop-and-Go Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist are

currently unavailable see

still available.

Owner's Manual

The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( / page 380).

As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.

# Drive on

Active Stop-and-Go Assist

* Active Stop-and-Go Assist is malfunctioning.

inoperative See Owner's

Active Stop-and-Go Assist has been deactivated. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist are still

Manual

available.

# Drive on

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Blind Spot Assist currently

* Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable.

unavailable See Owner's

The system limits have been reached ( / page 400).

Manual

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

# Drive on

# If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart

the vehicle.

Blind Spot Assist inopera-

* Blind Spot Assist or the exit warning is malfunctioning.

tive

# Drive on

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Blind Spot Assist unavaila-

* When you establish the electrical connection to the trailer, Blind Spot Assist will be unavailable.

ble when towing a trailer

# Press the left-hand Touch Control and acknowledge the display message.

See Owner's Manual

Active Blind Spot Assist

* Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable.

currently unavailable See

The system limits have been reached ( / page 400).

Owner's Manual

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Drive on

If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart

the vehicle.

Active Blind Spot Assist

* Active Blind Spot Assist or the exit warning is malfunctioning.

inoperative

# Drive on

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Active Blind Spot Assist

* When you establish the electrical connection to the trailer, Active Blind Spot Assist will be unavailable.

unavailable when towing a

# Press the left-hand Touch Control and acknowledge the display message.

trailer See Owner's Manual

Active Lane Keeping Assist

* Active Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable.

currently unavailable See

The ambient conditions are outside the system limits ( / page 403).

Owner's Manual

As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.

# Drive on

Active Lane Keeping Assist

* Active Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning. The Active Emergency Stop Assist is also malfunctioning (country-

inoperative

dependent).

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Drive on

Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Active Lane Keeping Assist

* Active Lane Keeping Assist is available but restricted.

functions restricted See

# Drive on

Owner's Manual

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Front and corner radar sensors (hereafter "sensors") are malfunctioning. Possible causes:

R The sensors are dirty

R Heavy rain or snow

R Extended country driving without other trafoc, e.g. in the desert

Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. The brake system, steer-

ing and drive system will continue to function normally.

# Drive on carefully.

Once the causes of the problem are no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available

again and the corresponding symbols will be switched off.

If the display message does not disappear:

temporarily unavailable

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

Sensors dirty

# Clean all sensor covers from the outside ( / page 356).

# Restart the vehicle.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The view of the multifunction camera is restricted. Possible causes:

R Dirt on the windscreen in the field of vision of the multifunction camera

R Heavy rain, snow or fog

R Mist on the inside of the windscreen: in certain weather conditions, mist can form on the inside or outside of the

windscreen during cold times of year in particular.

% This mist on the windscreen will be removed automatically within a short time with the aid of a heater. The restric-

tion is temporary.

Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. The brake system, steer-

ing and drive system will continue to function normally.

# Drive on carefully.

# To remove mist from the outside, wipe once ( / page 244).

# To remove mist from the inside, press ¬ ( / page 258).

Once the causes of the problem are no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available

again and the corresponding symbols will be switched off.

If the display message does not disappear even after a longer driving time of about 15 minutes:

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

Camera view restricted

See Owner's Manual

# Clean the windscreen, especially in the position of the multifunction camera ( / page 356).

# Restart the vehicle.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* When the trailer socket is occupied, some driving systems will be available only to a limited extent.

# Drive carefully if you are towing a trailer or have the bicycle rack mounted.

Restricted during trailer

operation

PRE-SAFE inoperative See

* The PRE‑SAFE ® functions are malfunctioning.

Owner's Manual

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

PRE-SAFE impulse side

* The PRE‑SAFE ® Impulse Side system is malfunctioning or inoperative after having already been triggered.

inoperative See Owner's

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Manual

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Parking assistance systems

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

PARKTRONIC inoperative

* Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning.

See Owner's Manual

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

# Continue driving while paying attention to the vehicle's surroundings.

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Active Parking Assist and

* Active Parking Assist and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are malfunctioning.

PARKTRONIC inoperative

Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

See Owner's Manual

# Continue driving while paying attention to the vehicle's surroundings.

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions and restart the vehicle.

# If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Mercedes-Benz emergency call system

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is malfunctioning. The Mercedes me connect system is also malfunction-

ing.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Inoperative

Battery

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The 12 V on-board electrical system is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

12 V on-board electrical

system Visit workshop

* The 12 V battery is no longer being charged and the state of charge is too low.

* NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving

Stop vehicle See Owner's

Do not continue driving under any circumstances.

Manual

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

Switch off the vehicle.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* The vehicle is off and the state of charge of the 12 V battery is too low.

# Switch off electrical consumers that are not required.

# Drive for 30–60 mins.

Start the vehicle to charge

the 12 V battery

# Charge the 12 V battery when stationary ( / page 59).

# Plug-in hybrid: Charge the vehicle at a charging station ( / page 322).

* The state of charge of the 12 V battery is too low.

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

# Leave the vehicle running

Stop vehicle Leave vehicle

# If the display message disappears: drive on.

on to charge the 12 V bat-

# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.

tery

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The 48 V battery is overheating. There is a risk of fire.

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

# If possible, stop the vehicle in the open air and ensure that all vehicle occupants get out.

Battery overheated Stop,

% Supporting vehicle functions may activate automatically, e.g. air-recirculation mode as part of climate control.

everybody out! Outdoors if

possible

# Do not continue driving.

# If smoke is present, leave the danger zone and call the fire service immediately.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop even if there are no external signs of a fire.

* The 48 V on-board electrical system has function restrictions.

Comfort functions, such as the air conditioning system, may be available only to a limited extent.

It is possible to drive on.

48 V battery See Owner's

# If the display message remains active permanently, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Manual

* The 48 V battery is discharged. You have switched on the vehicle while the 12 V battery was being charged with a

suitable charger or while another vehicle was providing starting assistance.

The discharged 48 V battery is charged automatically via the voltage converter. After a few minutes, the Possible to

start the vehicle again display message will be shown on the driver's display.

Please wait 48 V battery

charging

# Start the vehicle.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Drive the vehicle for a while to charge the 12 V battery and the 48 V battery after disconnecting the charger from

the vehicle.

If the Possible to start the vehicle again display message does not appear after a few minutes:

Try to start the vehicle.

# If the vehicle does not start, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Possible to start the vehi-

* The 48 V battery has been charged automatically via the voltage converter.

cle again

# Start the vehicle and drive for a while to charge the 12 V battery and the 48 V battery.

Tyre pressure monitor

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Tyre press. monitor cur-

* There is interference from a powerful radio signal source As a result, no signals from the tyre pressure sensors are

rently unavailable

being received. The tyre pressure monitoring system is temporarily unavailable.

The tyre pressure monitoring system will restart automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.

# Drive on

Tyre press. monitor inoper-

* The tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning.

ative

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

& WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning

The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tyres.

Tyres with insufocient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking.

# Have the tyre pressure monitoring system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Tyre pressure monitor inop-

* The wheels fitted do not have suitable tyre pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitoring system is deactivated.

erative No tyre pressure

# Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.

sensors

* There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor in at least one wheel. No pressure value is displayed for the affected

tyre.

# Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

Wheel sensor(s) missing

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

The wheel position is displayed. A warning tone will also sound.

& WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufocient tyre pressure

Check tyre(s)

R The tyres can burst.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

R The tyres can wear excessively and/or unevenly.

R The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.

You could then lose control of the vehicle.

# Observe the recommended tyre pressures.

# Adjust the tyre pressure if necessary.

Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

Check the tyre pressure ( / page 682) and the tyres.

* The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the difference in tyre pressure between the individual

wheels is too great.

# Check the tyre pressure and add air, if necessary.

Rectify tyre pressure

# When the tyre pressure is correct, restart the tyre pressure monitor ( / page 685).

* The pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed.

& WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tyre

Warning tyre malfunction

R The tyres can overheat and be damaged.

R The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking characteristics may be greatly impaired.

You could then lose control of the vehicle.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Do not drive with a flat tyre.

Do not exceed the maximum permissible driving distance in emergency mode and the maximum permissible

speed with a flat MOExtended tyre.

# Observe the notes on flat tyres.

Notes on flat tyres ( / page 61).

# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trafoc conditions.

# Check the tyres.

* At least one tyre is overheating. The affected tyres are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the

tyres are displayed in yellow.

& WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tyres

Tyre(s) overheated

Overheated tyres can burst.

# Reduce speed so that the tyres cool down.

Reduce your speed so that the tyres cool down.

* At least one tyre is overheating. The affected tyres are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the

tyres are displayed in yellow.

Reduce speed

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

& WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tyres

Overheated tyres can burst.

# Reduce speed so that the tyres cool down.

Reduce your speed so that the tyres cool down.

Exhaust gas aftertreatment

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The AdBlue ® level has fallen into the reserve range.

Top up with AdBlue ® immediately ( / page 26).

Refill AdBlue See Owner’s

Manual

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The low AdBlue ® level will lead to an output restriction after the remaining distance displayed has been covered.

Top up with AdBlue ® immediately ( / page 26).

Top up AdBlue Emergency

op. in XXX km See Owner's

Manual

* The low AdBlue ® level will lead to an output restriction from the speed displayed.

After the remaining distance displayed has been covered, it will no longer be possible to start the vehicle.

# Top up with at least the amount of AdBlue ® indicated ( / page 26).

Top up AdBlue XX,X l

Emerg. op.: max. XXX

km/h Start not poss. in

XXX km

* The AdBlue ® tank is empty. You can no longer start the vehicle.

Top up with at least the amount of AdBlue ® indicated ( / page 26).

# Switch on the vehicle and wait for approximately 60 seconds.

Top up XX,X l AdBlue

# Start the vehicle.

Switch vehicle on, wait 60

sec. or engine start not

poss

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The AdBlue ® system is malfunctioning.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

AdBlue system fault See

Owner's Manual

* The AdBlue ® system is malfunctioning. Performance will be reduced once the remaining distance displayed has been

covered.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

AdBlue system malfunction

Emergency op. in XXX km

See Owner's Manual

* Power restriction due to the AdBlue ® system fault. After the distance displayed has been covered, it will no longer be

possible to start the vehicle.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

AdBlue system malfunction

Emerg. op.: max. XXX

km/h Start not poss. in

XXX km

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The AdBlue ® system is malfunctioning. You can no longer start the vehicle.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

AdBlue system fault Engine

start not possible

* Plug-in hybrid:

The low AdBlue ® level will result in the combustion engine being switched off after the displayed remaining distance

has been driven.

Top up AdBlue In XXX km

From this point on, the vehicle can be driven only in all-electric mode, depending on the state of charge of the high-

Electric only. See Owner's

voltage battery.

Manual

# Top up with AdBlue ® immediately ( / page 26).

* Plug-in hybrid:

The AdBlue ® tank is empty. The vehicle can be driven only in all-electric mode, depending on the state of charge of the

high-voltage battery.

Top up XX,X l AdBlue Only

# Top up with at least the indicated amount of AdBlue ® ( / page 26).

"Electric" available See

# Switch on the vehicle and wait for approximately 60 seconds.

Owner's Manual

# Start the vehicle.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Plug-in hybrid:

The AdBlue ® system is malfunctioning. The combustion engine will switch off after the remaining distance displayed.

From this point on, the vehicle can be driven only in all-electric mode, depending on the state of charge of the high-

AdBlue system fault In XXX

voltage battery.

km Electric only. See Own-

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

er's Manual

* Plug-in hybrid:

The AdBlue ® system is malfunctioning. The vehicle can be driven only in all-electric mode, depending on the state of

charge of the high-voltage battery.

AdBlue system fault Only

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

"Electric" drive program

available

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Engine oil

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.

* NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufocient engine oil

Add 1 litre engine oil when

Avoid long journeys with insufocient engine oil.

next refuelling

When next refuelling, add 1 litre of engine oil ( / page 639).

Notes on engine oil ( / page 835).

* The engine oil level is too high.

* NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with excess engine oil

Engine oil level Reduce oil

Avoid long journeys with excess engine oil.

level

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately and have the engine oil level reduced.

* The engine oil level is too low.

* NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufocient engine oil

Engine oil level Stop

Avoid long journeys with insufocient engine oil.

Switch off the vehicle

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Switch off the vehicle.

Add 1 l of engine oil ( / page 639).

# Check the engine oil level.

Notes on engine oil ( / page 835).

* The oil pressure is too low.

* NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufocient oil pressure

Engine oil pressure Stop

Avoid driving with insufocient oil pressure.

Switch off the vehicle

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the trafoc conditions. Do not continue driving.

Switch off the vehicle.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* The electrical connection to the oil level sensor has been interrupted or the oil level sensor is faulty.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Engine oil level cannot be

measured

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

* Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine oil quality is no longer sufocient.

# Visit a qualified specialist workshop and have the oil changed.

Engine oil Quality loss Oil

change required

Driver display

ü Seat belt ( / page 954)

Warning and indicator lamps

p Occupant presence reminder (white)

Overview of indicator and warning lamps

( / page 954)

Some systems will perform a self-test when the

p Occupant presence reminder (yellow)

vehicle is switched on. Some indicator and warn-

( / page 954)

ing lamps may briefly light up or flash. This behav-

iour is non-critical. These indicator and warning

Drive system

lamps indicate a malfunction only if they light up

_ Reduced power ( / page 956)

or flash after the vehicle has been started or dur-

Ú System error ( / page 956)

ing a journey.

# Electrical fault ( / page 956)

The indicator and warning lamps are located in

the highlighted display sections.

vehicle

Indicator and warning lamps

ï Trailer hitch ( / page 957)

Occupant safety

Ù Power steering (yellow) ( / page 957)

6 Restraint system ( / page 954)

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