2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN display

Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000E
The yellow Check
Engine warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example:
R
in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engin emay
be in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Chec kEngine warning
lamp lights up .This is due to the legal requirements in effect in
these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving. 0010
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion. In addition,
the 000E Check Engine
warning lamp may light
up. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. 0010
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 256
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000C
The red coolant
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running and the coolant
temperature gauge is
at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is
defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a
risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue
driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 164).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000C
The red coolant
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator
may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be
malfunctioning.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled
sufficiently.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
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 164).
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 Check the coolant level and add coolant (Y page 290). Observe
the warning notes.
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked.
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. 000C
The red coolant
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 ‡ (120 †). The
airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level
may be too low.
G WARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartmen tto
catch fire.
Stea mfrom the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
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 164).
X Waitu ntil the engine has cooled down. 258
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
X
Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant (Y page 290). Observe
the warning notes.
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked.
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. Driving systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000A
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion.
G
WARNING
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed
selected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Increase the distance. 000A
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
G
WARNING
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line
of travel at too high a speed.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 173) and
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 71). Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0014
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
leas
tone of the tires.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which ar etoo low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 164).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 301).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 322).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. 0014
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 260
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Observe the loading guidelines (Y
page 262).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Open the trunk.
X Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle 0002.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
X Fully insert the rear seat backrest head
restraints. X
Fold rear seat backrest 0003forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Folding the seat backrest back
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
X Fold rear seat backrest 0002back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the
multifunction display in the instrument
cluster. Awarning tone also sounds.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do no tneed the through-
loading feature. This will prevent
unauthorized access to the trunk from the
vehicle interior.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 102).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 262).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings. Stowage areas
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The mbrace system
To adjus
tthe volume during a call, proceed
as follows:
X Press the 0009or000A button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
Am
alfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SO Sbutton does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0007Roadside
Assistance butto ndoes not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the 0009MB Info call
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- 0007 Roadside Assistance call button
- 0009 MB Info call button
R After the system self-diagnosis, the
Inoperative or
Service Not Activated message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expected. In the event of an emergency, help
will have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an
emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the
vehicle, e.g. if there is a fire after an
accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or
similar situations as soon as it is safe to do
so. Move to a safe location along with other
vehicle occupants. In such situations, secure
the vehicle in accordance with national
regulations, e. g. with a warning triangle.
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
register, press the 0009MB Info call button.
If any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated. 274
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If you have questions aboutt
he activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Ben zCustome rAssistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
General notes
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
i You cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually.
As soon as the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The multifunction display shows the
Connecting Call message.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency
is transmitted, for example:
R Current location of the vehicle (as
determined by the GPS system)
R Vehicle identification number
R Information on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been
initiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Customer
Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants.
R If the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center attempts to get more information
on the emergency.
R If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle. If no voice connection can be established to
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center, the system has been unable to initiate
an emergency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The
indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes
continuously.
The
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call X
To initiate an emergency call
manually: press cover 0002briefly to open.
X Press SOS button 0003briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 0003
flashes until the emergency call is
concluded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
X After the emergency call, close cover 0002.
i If the mobile phone network is
unavailable, mbrace will not be able to
make the emergency call. If you leave the
vehicle immediately after pressing the SOS
button, you will not know whether mbrace
placed the emergency call. In this case,
always summon assistance by other
means. Features
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