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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCollision Preven‐
tion Assist Plus
inoperativeCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is malfunctioning. The dis-
tance warning signal may also have failed.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.PRE-SAFE
Function currently
limited See Own‐
er's ManualAdaptive Brake Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
R the front bumper is dirty.
R the 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 sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
goes out.
Adaptive Brake Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).XClean the front bumper ( Y page 291).XRestart the engine.PRE-SAFE
Function limited
See Owner's ManualAdaptive Brake Assist is faulty. The distance warning signal may
also have failed.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.üIf the symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt
tongue has been inserted into a rear seat belt buckle.
Further information on the status indicator for the rear seat belts
( Y page 49).234Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsýIf the symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt
tongue has not been inserted in a rear seat belt buckle.GWARNING
A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been
engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the
intended level of protection.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
XIf necessary, ask the occupants in the rear to fasten their seat
belts ( Y page 48).
Further information on the status indicator for the rear seat belts
( Y page 49).
6
Restraint sys. mal‐
function Consult
workshopThere is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-
ter.GWARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on occupant safety ( Y page 40).
6
Front left malfunc‐
tion Consult work‐
shop or Front
right malfunction
Consult workshopSRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.GWARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Display messages235On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com
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Rear left-hand
side malfunction
Consult workshop
or Rear right-hand
side malfunction
Consult workshopSRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.GWARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.6
Left windowbag mal‐
function Consult
workshop or Right
windowbag malfunc‐
tion Consult work‐
shopThere is a malfunction in the left-hand and/or right-hand window-
bag. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-
ter.GWARNING
The left or right windowbag may either be triggered unintentionally
or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all the LEDs have failed.
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Left cornering
light or Right cor‐
nering lightThe left or right-hand cornering light is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left dipped beam
or Right dipped
beamThe left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.236Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Trailer Left-hand
tail lamp orTrailer
Right-hand tail
lampThe left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.XObserve the separate operating instructions provided by the
trailer manufacturer.b
Trailer left indi‐
cator or Trailer
right indicatorThe left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty.XObserve the separate operating instructions provided by the
trailer manufacturer.b
Trailer brake lampThe trailer brake lamp is faulty.XObserve the separate operating instructions provided by the
trailer manufacturer.b
Rear left indica‐
tor or Rear right
indicatorThe rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Front left indica‐
tor or Front right
indicatorThe front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left mirror indica‐
tor or Right mir‐
ror indicatorThe turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is
faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
3rd brake lampThe third brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Display messages237On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com
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Left brake lamp or
Right brake lampThe left or right-hand brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left-hand tail
lamp/brake lamp or
Right-hand tail
lamp/brake lampThe left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114)
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left main beam or
Right main beamThe left or right-hand main-beam headlamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Number plate lampThe left or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Front foglamp left
or Front foglamp
rightThe left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Rear foglampThe rear foglamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Front left parking
lamp or Front
right parking lampThe front left or front right parking lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.238Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Reversing lightThe reversing lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left tail lamp or
Right tail lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left daytime driv‐
ing lamp or Right
daytime driving
lampThe left-hand or right-hand daytime driving lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Intell. Light Sys‐
tem inoperativeThe Intelligent Light System is faulty. The lights remain available
without the Intelligent Light System.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Malfunction See
Owner's ManualThe exterior lighting is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown.XCheck the fuses ( Y page 312).XIf necessary, replace the blown fuse. Observe the warning notes
as you do so.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
AUTO lights inoper‐
ativeThe light sensor is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Switch off lightsThe lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.XTurn the light switch to Ã.Display messages239On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsAdaptive Main-beam
Assist inoperativeAdaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Adaptive Main-beam
Assist currently
unavailable See
Owner's ManualAdaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoper-
ative. Possible causes:
R the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.XClean the windscreen.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again,
the Adaptive Main-beam Assist available again message
is displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.
Engine
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Top up coolant See
Owner's ManualThe coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.XTop up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing
so ( Y page 285).XIf the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.?The fan motor is faulty.XIf the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.XAvoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
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Coolant Stop car,
turn engine offThe coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.GWARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine
is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which
can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).XWait until the engine has cooled down.XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may
otherwise be damaged.XPay attention to the coolant temperature display.XIf 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 120 †.
#The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronicsXStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.XOpen the bonnet.XCheck whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
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