Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions!÷
currently unavail‐
able See Owner's
ManualABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill
start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavail-
able.
The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient.GWARNING
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 affec-
ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
XCarefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-
ing movements, at a speed above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.!÷
inoperative See
Owner's ManualABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist
and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the J, ÷ , å and ! warning lamps light
up in the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.GWARNINGDisplay messages227On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe 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 affec-
ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.÷
currently unavail‐
able See Owner's
ManualESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavailable.
The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
XCarefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-
ing movements, at a speed above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.228Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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inoperative See
Owner's ManualESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are not available due to a malfunction.
The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.T !
÷
inoperative See
Owner's ManualEBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-
SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabi-
lisation are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The adaptive brake lights and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock, for example, if you brake hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.Display messages229On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning
lamp is lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.XApply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red ! indicator lamp continues to flash:
XDo not drive on.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 326).XMove the transmission selector lever to P.XTurn the front wheels towards the kerb.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator
lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake
has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
XMove the transmission selector lever to P.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically ( Y page 163).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release the electric parking brake, the red ! indicator lamp
flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to
apply the electric parking brake manually.XMove the transmission selector lever to P.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Display messages231On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsLane Keeping
Assist currently
unavailable See
Owner's ManualLane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
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.
R there are no lane markings for a longer period.
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
goes out.
Lane Keeping 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 windscreen.Lane Keeping
Assist inoperativeLane Keeping Assist is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Blind Spot Assist
currently unavail‐
able See Owner's
ManualBlind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer
and your vehicle.XPress a on the steering wheel to confirm the display mes-
sage.
Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while towing a trailer.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsBlind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
R the sensors are dirty.
R the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
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.
The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
goes out.
Blind Spot 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 sensors ( Y page 291).XRestart the engine.Blind Spot Assist
inoperativeBlind Spot Assist is faulty.
The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Park Assist cancel‐
ledThe driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.XRepeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.You inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel while
steering intervention was active.XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the
multifunction steering wheel.The vehicle has started to skid and ESP ®
has intervened.XUse Active Parking Assist again later ( Y page 186).Display messages245On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com
TyresDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsTyre pressure
Check tyresThe tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.GWARNING
With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
greatly impair tyre traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).XCheck the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre ( Y page 298).XCheck the tyre pressures and, if necessary, correct the tyre
pressure.XRestart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre
pressure is correct ( Y page 321).Check tyre pres‐
sures
then restart Run
Flat IndicatorThe tyre pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-
sage and has not been restarted since.XSet the correct tyre pressure in all four tyres.XRestart the tyre pressure loss warning system ( Y page 321).Run Flat Indicator
inoperativeThe tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Please correct the
tyre pressureThe tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.XCheck the tyre pressures at the next opportunity
( Y page 322).XIf necessary, correct the tyre pressure.XRestart the tyre pressure monitor ( Y page 324).248Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCheck tyresThe tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.GWARNING
With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
greatly impair tyre traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).XCheck the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre ( Y page 298).XCheck the tyre pressure ( Y page 322).XIf necessary, correct the tyre pressure.Caution, tyre
defectThe tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.GWARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R you could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).XCheck the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre ( Y page 298).Display messages249On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com