2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Front

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsDISTRONIC
PLUS- - - mphOne of the activation conditions for the DISTRONIC PLUS has
not been fulfilled. You may have attempted to set a speed
below 20 mph (30 km/h).XDrive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) if the situation allows
and set the speed.XCheck the activation conditions for the DISTRONIC PLUS
( Y page 153).HOLDOffThe HOLD function switched off because the vehicle was
sliding, for example on a slippery surface.XActivate the HOLD function later.Blind
Spot
AssistCurrently
Unavailabl
e See
Operator's
ManualThe Blind Spot Assist is deactivated because the area around
the sensors in the front or the rear bumper is dirty.XClean the front and rear bumper ( Y page 263).The Blind Spot Assist is deactivated because the battery
voltage is insufficient.XHave the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.The Blind Spot Assist is switched off because the radar sensor
system is temporarily inoperative due to electromagnetic
interference near television and radio transmitter stations,
toll stations, speed measuring systems, etc.XWait until the message in the multifunction display
disappears.Blind
Spot
AssistInoperativ
eThe Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.Parking
GuidanceInoperativ
eThe Parktronic system is malfunctioning.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsLane
Keeping
AssistCurrently
Unavailabl
e See
Operator's
ManualThe Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated because:
R the windshield in front of the camera is dirty
R its function is impaired as a result of heavy precipitation or
fog
R lane markings are not present for an extended period of
time
R lane markings are worn, dark, or covered by dirt or snow
for example
The Lane Keeping Assist becomes operational again and the
message in the multifunction display disappears when:
R dirt on the windshield has fallen off while driving (e.g. slush
or snow)
R the system recognizes full camera availabilityXIf necessary, clean the windshield in front of the camera
( Y page 264).Lane
Keeping
AssistInoperativ
eThe Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsApply
Braketo Shift
from 'P'You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without
depressing the brake pedal.XDepress the brake pedal.Door OpenVehicle
Not in 'P'In addition an acoustic warning sounds.
You have opened the driver’s door and the automatic
transmission is still in drive position D, reverse gear R or
neutral position N.XBefore you leave the vehicle, make sure the automatic
transmission is in park position P and the parking brake is
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Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷ESC
Inoperativ
e See
Operator's
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ä and the yellow
ESC OFF warning lamp å come on.
The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start
assist system, the HOLD function, the PRE-SAFE ®
system,
and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake are unavailable.
The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
GTele Aid
Inoperativ
eOne or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are
malfunctioning.XHave the Tele Aid system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredThere is a malfunction in the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS). The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6Front
Left SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the driver’s supplemental restraint system
may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6Front
Right SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the front passenger’s supplemental restraint
system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.290Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck
Left
Daytime
Running
Light
or
Check
Right
Daytime
Running
LightThe left or right daytime running lamps are malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bCheck
Left
Reverse
Lamp
or
Check
Right
Reverse
LampThe left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bCheck
Center
Brake LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bCheck
Left Fog
Lamp
or
Check
Right Fog
LampThe left or right front fog lamp is malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bCheck
Front
Left
Sidemarker
Lamp
or
Check
Front
Right
Sidemarker
LampThe front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck
Rear Left
Sidemarker
Lamp
or
Check
Rear
Right
Sidemarker
LampThe rear left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bCheck
Front
Left
Parking
Lamp
or
Check
Front
Right
Parking
LampThe left or right front parking lamp is malfunctioning.XHalogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible
( Y page 318).XBi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.bCheck
Left High
Beam
or
Check
Right
High BeamThe left or right high-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XHalogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible
( Y page 318).XBi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.bCheck
Left
License
Plate Lamp
or
Check
Right
License
Plate LampThe left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck
Left
Cornering
Light
or
Check
Right
Cornering
LightThe left or right corner-illuminating lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 318).bCheck
Rear Left
Turn
Signal
or
Check
Rear
Right
Turn
SignalThe left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bCheck
Front
Left Turn
Signal
or
Check
Front
Right
Turn
SignalThe left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 318).bCheck
Left
Mirror
Turn
Signal
or
Check
Right
Mirror
Turn
SignalThe turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have
stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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Safety systemsProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions7The red seat belt
telltale comes
on for a
maximum of
6 seconds after
starting the
engine.The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten
your seat belts before driving off.XFasten your seat belts.
Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not, the seat
belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after
starting the engine.
7The red seat belt
telltale comes
on. In addition
you hear a
warning chime
for a maximum
of 6 seconds
after starting the
engine.You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt.XFasten your seat belt.
The warning chime stops sounding.7The red seat belt
telltale comes
on while the
vehicle is
standing still
and the engine is
running or while
driving.You and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your
seat belts.XFasten your seat belts.
The seat belt telltale goes out.There are items placed on the front passenger seat and therefore
the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied.XRemove the items from the front passenger seat and put them
in a safe place.
The seat belt telltale goes out.7The red seat belt
telltale flashes
while driving. In
addition, an
intermittent
warning chime
sounds with
increasing
intensity.The vehicle’s speed once exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) and you
and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat
belts.XFasten your seat belts.
The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops
sounding.There are items placed on the front passenger seat and therefore
the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied.XRemove the items from the front passenger seat and put them
in a safe place.
The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops
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iAfter 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the
seat belt telltale illuminates continuously. The seat belt telltale will only go out if both, the
driver and front passenger’s seat belt are fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a front
door is opened.ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions6The red SRS
indicator lamp
comes on while
driving.There is a malfunction in the restraint systems. The air bags or
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly
or fail to activate in an accident.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.GWarning!
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is
indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not
be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be
activated when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
which could also result in injury.ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsåThe yellow ESC
OFF warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.The ESC has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESC is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.XSwitch the ESC back on.
Exceptions: All models except E 63 AMG (Y page 66), E 63 AMG
( Y page 68).XIf leaving the ESC switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.XIf the ESC cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.ìE 63 AMG only:
The yellow ESC
SPORT warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.ESC SPORT is activated.
Risk of accident!
When ESC SPORT is activated it will only stabilize the vehicle to a
limited extent if the system recognizes that the vehicle starts to
skid or that a wheel is spinning.XSwitch the ESC SPORT off ( Y page 67).
The message ESC-ON appears in the multifunction display.308What to do if …Practical hints
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