2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON ESP

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Vehicle not in
position P
Vehicles with a DIRECT SELECT lever*: the driver's door is
open and the automatic transmission* is in position
R,Nor
D. A warning tone also sounds.
X Shift the automatic transmission* to P.
X Engage the parking brake. To start
engine, shift to
P or N You have attempted to start the engine and the selector lever
is in position
Dor R.
X Move the selector lever to Por N. Apply
brake to
deselect Park (P)
position
X
Depress the brake pedal. Without
changing
gear, consult
workshop You cannot change the transmission position.
X
In transmission position D: consult a qualified specialist
workshop without changing the transmission position.
or
X In transmission positions N,Ror P: contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. DISTRONIC
PLUS deactiva‐
ted
autom.
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
Vehicles with a navigation system*: the vehicle is close to a
radio-telescope facility and, therefore, must not transmit any
radar signals. The radar sensor system has switched off auto-
matically. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Drive on.
Distronic Plus* is available again as soon as the vehicle is
far enough away from the radio telescope facility
(Y page 362). 254
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions DISTRONIC
PLUS - - - km/h
A condition for activating Distronic Plus
*has not been met or
the system is outside the operating temperature range.
X Close the bonnet and the driver's door.
X Vehicles with a selector lever: move the selector lever to
D.
Vehicles with a DIRECT SELECT lever*: move the automatic
transmission to D.
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and switch
on Distronic Plus* again.
X Activate ESP ®
.
X Wait until the system is in the operating temperature range. DISTRONIC
PLUS and
SPEED‐
TRONIC inopera‐
tive
Distronic Plus* and Speedtronic are faulty. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Speed
Limit
Assist currently
unavaila‐
ble See
Owner's
Manual
Speed Limit Assist* is deactivated and temporarily inopera-
tive, if:
R
the windscreen is dirty in the camera’s field of vision.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow, spray or fog.
Speed Limit Assist* is operational again and the display mes-
sage disappears when:
R the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving.
R the system detects that the camera is fully operational
again.
If the display message continues to be shown:
X Clean the windscreen (Y page 242).Speed
Limit
Assist: Unavaila‐
ble in
this coun‐
try
Speed Limit Assist* is only available in certain countries.
X
Drive on.
Speed Limit Assist *is available again as soon as you drive
into a country in which its use is approved. Speed
Limit
Assist inopera‐
tive
Speed Limit Assist* has failed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 256
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Lane Keep‐
ing Assist currently
unavaila‐
ble See
Owner's
Manual
Lane Keeping Assist* is deactivated and temporarily inoper-
ative if:
R
the windscreen is dirty in the camera’s field of vision.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow, spray or fog.
R there are no lane markings for a longer period.
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, for example
by dirt or snow.
Lane Keeping Assist* is operational again and the display
message disappears when:
R the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving.
R the system detects that the camera is fully operational
again.
If the display message continues to be shown:
X Clean the windscreen (Y page 242).Lane Keep‐
ing Assist inopera‐
tive
Lane Keeping Assist* has malfunctioned.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre pres‐
sure Check
tyres
G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a signif-
icant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Check the tyres.
X Check the tyre pressure. If necessary, set the correct tyre
pressure ( Ypage 225).
X If necessary, repair any defective tyres or change the wheel
(Y page 309).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system once the tyre
pressure is correct (Y page 226).Run Flat
Indicator inopera‐
tive The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check
tyre pres‐
sures then
restart
Run Flat
Indicator A display message for the tyre pressure loss warning system
was shown.
X
Set the correct tyre pressure for all tyres (Y page 225).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 226). 258
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Wheel sen‐
sor(s) missing
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*: the tyre pressure sen-
sor signal for one or more of the tyres is missing. The pressure
of the affected tyre is not displayed in the instrument cluster.
X
Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE inopera‐
tive See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of injury
Important functions of PRE-SAFE ®
have failed. All other occu-
pant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE Functions
currently
limited
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
G
Risk of accident
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* is temporarily inoperative if:
R the Distronic Plus* cover in the radiator grille is dirty.
R the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
R its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the 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.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is insufficient.
R E 63 AMG: you deactivate ESP ®
.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake *is operational again and the display mes-
sage disappears when:
R the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving.
R the system detects that the sensors are fully available
again.
R the system is within the operating temperature range.
R E 63 AMG: you reactivate ESP ®
.
If the display message continues to be shown:
X Clean the Distronic Plus* cover in the radiator grille
(Y page 243).
X Clean the bumpers (Y page 243).
X Restart the engine.
X Wait until the battery is charged sufficiently. 260
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Blind
Spot
Assist currently
unavaila‐
ble See
Owner's
Manual
Blind Spot Assist* is temporarily inoperative if:
R
you have established the electrical connection between a
trailer and your vehicle.
R the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
R its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating tempera-
ture range.
R the radar sensor system has switched off automatically, for
example in the vicinity of a radio telescope facility.
X When towing a trailer, confirm the display message with
a.
When driving without a trailer:
Blind Spot Assist* is operational again and the display mes-
sage disappears when:
R the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving.
R the system detects that the sensors are fully available
again.
R the radar sensor system is back within the operating tem-
perature range.
If the display message continues to be shown:
X Clean the bumpers (Y page 243).
X Restart the engine. Cruise
control
and SPEED‐
TRONIC inopera‐
tive Cruise control and Speedtronic are malfunctioning. A warning
tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise
control - - - km/h A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example.
X
Activate ESP ®
(Y page 61)
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store
the speed (Y page 138). 262
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions J ABS and
ESP cur‐
rently
unavaila‐
ble See
Owner's
Manual G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function,
hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are temporarily
unavailable. The on-board voltage may, for example, be insuf-
ficient. BAS PLUS* (Brake Assist PLUS) and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* may be inoperative as well. In addition, the ä,
å and! warning lamps light up in the instrument clus-
ter.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. J ABS and
ESP inop‐
erative
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start
assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a
malfunction. BAS PLUS* and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* may also
have failed. In addition, the ä,åand! warning
lamps light up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ÷ ESP inop‐
erative
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist
and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a mal-
function. BAS PLUS* and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* may also have
failed. In addition, the äandå warning lamps light up
in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 264
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions J Check
brake
fluid
level
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In
addition, the Jwarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not con-
tinue driving under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rectify the fault. J Release
parking
brake You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
Release the parking brake. J EBD, ABS
and ESP
inopera‐
tive See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of accident
EBV (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP ®
, BAS,
PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction. In
addition, the ä,åand! warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 266
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions ? The engine fan is faulty.
X
If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can
continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist work-
shop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads (e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain) and stop-and-go driving. + Top up
coolant
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual The coolant level is too low.
X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before
doing so (Y page 221).
X Have the engine cooling system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop if the coolant needs topping up more often
than usual. ¨ Vehicle
rising
Vehicles with AIRMATIC*: your vehicle is adjusting to the level
you have selected.
¨ Vehicle
rising
Please
wait
Vehicles with AIRMATIC*: the vehicle level is too low when
stationary. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Remain stationary.
X Wait until the display message disappears.
The vehicle has reached the level required for driving. ¨ STOP vehi‐
cle Vehi‐
cle too
low
G
Risk of accident
AIRMATIC* is faulty. A warning tone also sounds.
X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
X Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
wing or the tyres could be damaged when you drive on.
X Listen for scraping sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions, and select a higher vehicle level.
The vehicle may be raised, depending on the type of mal-
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ¨ Malfunc‐
tion
G
Risk of accident
The AIRMATIC* function is restricted. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be affected.
X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 268
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