Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic door locking mechanism X Press the = or ; button on the Sett. menu. steering wheel to select the Sett. X Press : or 9 to select the Vehicle Vehicle submenu.
X Press a to confirm.
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X Press : or 9 to select the Auto. Auto. Door Locks Door Locks function. When the Auto. Door Locks Auto. Door Locks function is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed in orange in the multifunction display. X Press the a button to save the setting. If you activate the Auto. Door Locks Auto. Door Locks function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h). For further information on the automatic locking feature, see (Y page 89). Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking verification signal Lock function, If you switch on theAcoustic an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehicle. X Press the = or ; button on the Sett. menu. steering wheel to select the Sett. X Press : or 9 to select the Vehicle Vehicle submenu.
Acoustic Lock
X Press a to confirm. X Press the: or9 button to select the Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function. Lock function is activated, If theAcoustic the & symbol in the multifunction display lights up orange.
Acoustic Lock
X Press the a button to save the setting.
Convenience Activating/deactivating the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature G WARNING When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts the steering wheel, you and other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is making adjustments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped: Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to that in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
X Press the = or ; button on the Sett. menu. steering wheel to select the Sett. X Press the: or9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the: or9 button to select the Easy Entry/Exit Easy Entry/Exit function. If the Easy Entry/Exit activated, the vehicle steering wheel is displayed in orange in the multifunction display.
Easy Entry/Exit function is
X Press the a button to save the setting. Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 121). Switching the belt adjustment on/off X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. Sett. menu. X Press the: or9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the: or9 button to select the Belt Adjustment Belt Adjustment function. If the Belt Adjustment Belt Adjustment function is activated, the vehicle seat belt is shown in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the a button to save the setting. For further information on belt adjustment, see (Y page 57). Switching the fold-in mirrors with the locking feature on/off This function is only available on vehicles with the memory function (Y page 125). This function is only available in Canada.
When you activate the Auto. Mirror Auto. Mirror Folding Folding function, the exterior mirrors are folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you unlock the vehicle and then open a door, the exterior mirrors fold out again. X Press the = or ; button on the Sett. menu. steering wheel to select the Sett. X Press the: or9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the: or9 button to select the Auto. Mirror Folding Auto. Mirror Folding function. Auto. Mirror Folding function is If the Auto. Mirror Folding activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is displayed in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
: To fold the exterior mirrors in or out If you have switched on the Auto. Mirror Auto. Mirror Folding Folding function and you fold in the exterior mirrors by pressing button :, the exterior mirrors will not fold out automatically (Y page 123). You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button :.
Restoring the factory settings X Press the = or ; button on the Sett. menu. steering wheel to select the Sett. X Press the: or9 button to select the Factory Setting Factory Setting submenu.
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Reset All Settings? message
X Press a to confirm. The Reset All Settings? appears. X Press the : or 9 button to select NoNo or YesYes. X Press a to confirm the selection. If you have selected YesYes, the multifunction display shows a confirmation message. For safety reasons, the Daytime Running Daytime Running Lights Lights function in the Lights Lights submenu is only reset if the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles AMG displays
: Digital speedometer ; Gear indicator = Upshift indicator ? Engine oil temperature A Coolant temperature B Status indicator for ECO start/stop
function (Y page 163) X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMGAMG menu. Upshift indicator UPUP = indicates that the engine has reached the overrevving range when in the manual gearshift program. Upshift indicator UPUP = fades out other messages until you have shifted up. If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡ (80 †) the oil temperature is shown in blue. Avoid driving at full engine output during this time.
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SETUP
: Drive program (CC/SS+SS+/MM) ; ESP® mode (ONON/OFFOFF) or SPORT handling = Suspension tuning (COMFORT
COMFORT/SPORT SPORT/
mode (SPORT SPORT) SPORT+ SPORT+)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the suspension tuning. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the AMGAMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or X Briefly press the AMG button on the center
console (Y page 206).
RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the AMGAMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
X To start: press thea button to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
X Press the = or ; button to select Interm. Time Interm. Time. X Press a to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds.
Starting a new lap
: Lap ; RACETIMER The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit. Do not use the function on public roads.
: RACETIMER ; Fastest lap time (best lap) = Lap X Press a to confirm New Lap New Lap. i It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen laps. The 16th lap can only be completed with Finish Lap Finish Lap.
Stopping the RACETIMER
Overall statistics
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X Press the % button on the steering wheel. X Confirm YesYes with a. The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock. If you turn the key to position 2 or 3 and then pressa to confirm Start Resetting the current lap X Stop the RACETIMER. X Press the = or ; button to select Reset Lap Reset Lap. X Press a to reset the lap time to "0".
Start, timing is continued.
Deleting all laps
If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are deleted. You cannot delete individual stored laps. If you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap does not have to be reset. X Reset the current lap. X Press a to confirm Reset Reset. Reset Race Timer? Reset Race Timer? appears in the multifunction display. X Press the : button to select YesYes and press the a button to confirm. All laps are deleted.
: RACETIMER overall evaluation ; Total time driven = Average speed ? Distance covered A Maximum speed This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMGAMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
overall evaluation is shown.
Lap statistics
: Lap ; Lap time = Average lap speed ? Lap length A Top speed during lap
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This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMGAMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
lap evaluation is shown. Each lap is shown in a separate submenu. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol :.
X Press the 9 or : button to select a
different lap evaluation.
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Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual. Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone. When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted, apart from some high- priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted. When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on: RHOLD function (Y page 202) RParking (Y page 182)
Hiding display messages X Press the a or % button on the steering wheel to hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
The multifunction display shows high-priority display messages in red. Some high-priority display messages cannot be hidden. The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied.
Message memory The on-board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory. You can call up the display messages: X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Serv. If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows 2 Messages X Press the 9 or : button to select the entry, e.g. 2 Messages 2 Messages. X Press a to confirm. X Press the 9 or : button to scroll through the display messages.
2 Messages, for example.
Serv. menu.
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Safety systems Display messages !÷ Currently Currently Unavailable See Unavailable See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
!÷ Inoperative See Inoperative See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed. In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Drive on carefully.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed: X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed. The $ (USA only)/J (Canada only), ÷, å and ! warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
Display messages
÷ Inoperative See Inoperative See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed. In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster. The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages T! ÷ Inoperative See Inoperative See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
F(USA only)J(Canada only) Please Release Please Release Parking Brake Parking Brake $(USA only)J(Canada only) Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid Level Level
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE- SAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed. In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also sounds. X Release the parking brake.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds. G WARNING The braking effect may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
Display messages Check Brake Pad Check Brake Pad Wear Wear mbrace Inoperative mbrace Inoperative
PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Inoperative See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE Functions Functions Currently Limited Currently Limited See Operator's See Operator's Manual Manual
PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE Functions Limited Functions Limited See Operator's See Operator's Manual Manual
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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunctioning. X Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Important functions of PRE-SAFE® have failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
PRE-SAFE® brake or Adaptive Brake Assist of COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is temporarily not operational. Possible causes are: Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Rthe sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty. Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
RAMG vehicles: ESP® is deactivated. Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range. Rthe on-board voltage is too low. When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display message disappears. PRE-SAFE® Brake is operational again. If the display message does not disappear: X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Y page 346).
X Restart the engine. X AMG vehicles: reactivate ESP®(Y page 74).
PRE-SAFE® brake or Adaptive Brake Assist of COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is not available due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS or the distance warning signal may also have failed. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages SRS Malfunction SRS Malfunction Service Required Service Required
Front Left Front Left Malfunction Malfunction Service Service Required or Front Required Front Right Malfunction Right Malfunction Service Required Service Required
Rear Left Rear Left Malfunction Malfunction Service Required Service Required or Rear Right Rear Right Malfunction Malfunction Service Required Service Required
Rear Center Rear Center Malfunction Malfunction Service Required Service Required
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. There is an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. For further information about SRS, see (Y page 41).
SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
SRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
SRS has malfunctioned at the rear center. The6 warning lamp
also lights up in the instrument cluster.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages Left Side Curtain Left Side Curtain Airbag Airbag Malfunction Malfunction Service Service Required Required or Right Right Side Curtain Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Airbag Malfunction Service Required Service Required
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window curtain air bag. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. There is an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages Front Passenger Front Passenger Airbag Disabled Airbag Disabled See Operator's See Operator's Manual Manual
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even though: Ran adult
or
Ra person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is. G WARNING The front-passenger air bag does not deploy during an accident. There is an increased risk of injury. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Switch the ignition off. X Have the occupant get out of the vehicle. X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on: Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has disabled the front- passenger air bag (Y page 48). Rthe Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Manual Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual display messages must not be shown in the multifunction display.
X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant. If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Display messages
Front Passenger Front Passenger Airbag Enabled Airbag Enabled See Operator's See Operator's Manual Manual
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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see (Y page 48).
The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even though: Ra child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat or
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight on the seat. G WARNING The air bag may deploy unintentionally. There is an increased risk of injury. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Switch the ignition off. X Open the front-passenger door. X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight. The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually is.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on: Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger air bag (Y page 48). Rthe Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual display messages must not be shown in the multifunction display.
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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant. If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see (Y page 48).
Lights i Display messages about LEDs:
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The left or right-hand cornering light is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Check Left Check Left Cornering Light Cornering Light or Check Right Check Right Cornering Light Cornering Light Check Left Low Check Left Low Beam Beam or Check Check Right Low Beam Right Low Beam Check Rear Left Check Rear Left Turn Signal Turn Signal or Check Rear Right Check Rear Right Turn Signal Turn Signal
The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 137).
or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The left or right-hand high beam is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 137).
or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The left or right-hand license plate lamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The rear fog lamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages Check Front Left Check Front Left Turn Signal Turn Signal or Check Front Right Check Front Right Turn Signal Turn Signal Check Left Mirror Check Left Mirror Turn Signal Turn SignalorCheck Check Right Mirror Turn Right Mirror Turn Signal Signal Check Check Center Lamp Lamp Check Left Tail Check Left Tail and Brake and Brake Lamps LampsorCheck Right Check Right Tail and Brake Tail and Brake Lamps Lamps Check Left High Check Left High Beam BeamorCheck Right Check Right High Beam High Beam
Center Brake Brake
Check Left License License Check Left Plate Lamp Plate LamporCheck Check Right License Right License Plate Lamp Plate Lamp Rear Fog Lamp Rear Fog Lamp
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Display messages Check Front Left Check Front Left Parking Parking Lamp LamporCheck Front Check Front Right Parking Lamp Right Parking Lamp Left reverse Check Check Left reverse LamporCheck Right Lamp Check Right Reverse Lamp Reverse Lamp Check Front Left Check Front Left Sidemarker Sidemarker Lamp LamporCheck Front Check Front Right Sidemarker Right Sidemarker Lamp Lamp Check Rear Left Check Rear Left Sidemarker Sidemarker Lamp LamporCheck Rear Check Rear Right Sidemarker Right Sidemarker Lamp Lamp Left Daytime Check Check Left Daytime Running Running Light LightorCheck Right Check Right Daytime Running Daytime Running Light Light Active Headlamps Active Headlamps Inoperative Inoperative Malfunction See Malfunction See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The left or right-hand backup lamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The left or right front side marker lamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The rear left or right side marker lamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The left-hand or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The active light function is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The exterior lighting is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Lamp Function Function
Display messages Auto Auto Lamp Inoperative Inoperative Switch Off Lights Switch Off Lights Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently Assist Currently Unavailable See Unavailable See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative
Engine Display messages Check Coolant Check Coolant Level See Level See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The light sensor is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. X Turn the light switch to Ã.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. X Clean the windshield. If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, the Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message is displayed. Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again. Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The coolant level is too low. ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 339).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
? The fan motor is faulty.
X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.
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Display messages Coolant Too Hot Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle Turn Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off Engine Off
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. G WARNING Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the hood. There is a risk of injury. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Wait until the engine has cooled down. X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †). Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display. X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
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Display messages # The battery is not being charged.
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes are: Ra defective alternator Ra torn poly-V-belt Ra malfunction in the electronics X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Open the hood. X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn. If the poly-V-belt is torn: ! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling At Next Refueling
The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. A warning tone also sounds. X Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 338).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 338). X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
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Check Engine Oil
Check Engine Oil
Level
Level (Add 1
(Add 1 quart) quart)
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low. X Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 338).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 338). X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest gas station.
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low C There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail.
Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose
Ultra Low-sulfur Ultra Low-sulfur Diesel Fuel Only Diesel Fuel Only
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed. If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: X Close the fuel filler cap. If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel level has fallen below the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest gas station. X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm sulfur MAXIMUM).
¸ Replace Air Filter Replace Air Filter
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Check Fuel Filter Check Fuel Filter
Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Driving systems Display messages À Attention Assist: Attention Assist: Take a Break! Take a Break!
À Attention Assist Attention Assist Inoperative Inoperative ¨or° Vehicle Rising Vehicle Rising ¨or° Vehicle Rising Vehicle Rising Please Wait Please Wait
¨or° STOP Vehicle STOP Vehicle Vehicle Too Low Vehicle Too Low
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions The DEF tank is empty. X Have the DEF tank filled as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop (Y page 180).
The DEF level has fallen to a minimum. X Have the DEF tank filled immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop (Y page 180).
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone also sounds. X If necessary, take a break. During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest.
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected.
The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A warning tone also sounds. X Do not pull away.
The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears.
You have pulled away while the vehicle level is still too low. AIRMATIC sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short period. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions AIRMATIC is defective. A warning tone also sounds. X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). X Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement is too large.
X Listen for scraping sounds. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions, and select a higher vehicle level. Depending on the malfunction, it may be possible to raise the vehicle.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
¨or° Malfunction Malfunction
ë OffOff
The AIRMATIC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The HOLD function is deactivated. the vehicle is skidding. A warning tone also sounds. X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 202).
The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled. A warning tone also sounds. X Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function
(Y page 202).
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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. Rthere are no lane markings for a longer period. Rthe lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow. When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display message disappears. Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational again. If the display message does not disappear: X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Clean the windshield.
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist Currently Assist Currently Unavailable See Unavailable See Operator's Operator's Manual ManualorActive Active Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist Currently Assist Currently Unavailable See Unavailable See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist Assist Inoperative InoperativeorActiv Activ e Lane Keeping e Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative
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Display messages Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Currently Currently Unavailable See Unavailable See Operator's Operator's Manual ManualorActive Active Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Currently Currently Unavailable See Unavailable See Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Inoperative InoperativeorActiv Activ e Blind Spot e Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Park Assist Park Assist Canceled Canceled
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Rthe sensors are dirty. Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors. When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display message disappears. Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again. If the display message does not disappear: X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 182). X Clean the sensors (Y page 346). X Restart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective. The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been fastened. X Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering intervention was active. X While steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP® has intervened. X Use Active Parking Assist again later (Y page 212).
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Display messages Park Assist Park Assist Inoperative Inoperative
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers. Active Parking Assist will become available again after approximately ten minutes (Y page 212). X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Switch off and restart the engine. If the display message continues to be displayed: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
PARKTRONIC is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.