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mirrors willnot fold out automatically
(Ypage110).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button .
Restoringthe factory settings
XPress the \nor button on the
steering wheeltoselect theSett.menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
TheReset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress the or button to select
NoorYes.
XPress to confirm the selection.
If you have selectedYes,the multifunction
display showsaconfirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicleisstationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
$Upshift indicator
!Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
%ECO start/stop function status indicator
(Ypage 151)
XPress the \nor button on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
Upshift indicatorUP $indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicatorUP $fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
176‡(80 †) the oil temperature is shownin
blue. Avoid drivingatfull engineoutput during
this time.
SETUP
Driveprogram (C/SS+/M)
ESP®mode (ON/OFF)orSPORT handling
mode (SPORT)
$Suspension tuning(COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspension tuning.
XPress the \nor button on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress the button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XBriefly press the AMG button on the center
console (Ypage 191).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
Inoperative See
Operator'sManual
EBD(electronic brakeforcedistribution), ABS, ESP®,BAS,PRE-
SAFE®,theHOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due
toamalfunction.
BASPLUSand PRE-SAFE®Brake may also havefailed.
In addition,the , and warninglampslightupin
the instrument cluster andawarning tonesounds.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functionslisted above. The frontand rearwheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Release Parking
Brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied.Awarning tone also
sounds.
XRelease theparking brake.
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
Thereisnot enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the (USA only)/ (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster andawarning tone
sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect maybeimpaired.
There isariskofanaccident.
XPull overand stop the vehiclesafelyassoonaspossible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away(Ypage 167).
XConsultaqualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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SRS Malfunction
ServiceRequired
There isamalfunction in theSRS (Supplemental Restraint
System). The warninglamp also lights up in theinstrument
cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in theevent of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increasedriskofinjury.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
For further information about SRS, see (Ypage 41).
Front Left
Malfunction
ServiceRequired
orFront Right
Malfunction
ServiceRequired
SRS has malfunctioned at the frontonthe left or right.The
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or EmergencyTensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Rear Left
Malfunction
ServiceRequired
orRear Right
Malfunction
ServiceRequired
GWARNING
The air bags or EmergencyTensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
SRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right.The
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Left Side Curtain
AirbagMalfunction
ServiceRequired
orRight Side
CurtainAirbag
malfunction
ServiceRequired
There isamalfunction in the left-hand or right-handwindow
curtain air bag.
The warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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Operator'sManualdisplay messagesmustnot be shown in
the multifunction display.
XWait foraperiod of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checkshave been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.
For further information about the Occupant Classification System,
see (Ypage 47).
Lights
iDisplay messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDshave failed.
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
Check Left
Cornering Lightor
Check Right
Cornering Light
The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Check Left Low
BeamorCheck
Right Low Beam
The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Check Rear Left
Turn Signalor
Check Rear Right
Turn Signal
The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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Check Front Left
SidemarkerLampor
Check Front Right
SidemarkerLamp
The leftorright frontside markerlamp is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Check RearLeft
SidemarkerLampor
Check RearRight
SidemarkerLamp
The rear leftorright side marker lamp is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
CheckLeftDaytime
Running Lightor
CheckRight
Daytime Running
Light
The left-handorright-handdaytime running lamp is faulty.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Active Light
System Inoperative
The active light function is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual
The exterior lighting is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
AutoLampFunction
Inoperative
The light sensor is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Switch Off Lights
The lightsare still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warningtonealso sounds.
XTurn the light switchto \r.
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VehicleRising
Your vehicleisadjustingtothelevel you haveselected.
VehicleRising
Please Wait
The vehiclelevel is toolow when thevehicleisstationary. A
warningtonealso sounds.
XDo notpull away.
The vehiclelevelisset when thedisplay message disappears.
StopVehicle
VehicleToo Low
You have pulled away while thevehiclelevelisstill toolow.
AIRMATIC setsthevehicletotheselected levelafterashort
period.
XPull overand stop the vehiclesafelyassoonaspossible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away(Ypage 167).
XWait until the displaymessage disappears before pulling away.
AIRMATIC is defective.Awarning tone also sounds.
XDo notdriveatspeeds above50mph (80 km/h).
XMakeonlyslightsteering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damagedifthe steering movement
is too large.
XListenfor scraping sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions, and selectahigher vehicle level.
Depending on the malfunction, it may be possible to raise the
vehicle.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Malfunction
The AIRMATICfunction is restricted. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be affected.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Off
The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XReactivatetheHOLD function later(Ypage 186).
Radar Sensors
Deactivated See
Operator'sManual
The radar sensor system is deactivated.
XSwitch on theradar sensor system (Ypage 232).
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Safety
Seat belts
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
After startingthe
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for6seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and frontpassenger
to fasten their seat belts.
XFastenyour seat belt (Ypage 56).
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tonesounds
for up to six seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 56).
The warning toneceases.
The red seat belt
warning lamp lights up
after the engine starts,
as soon as the driver's
or the front-passenger
door is closed.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 56).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objectsonthe front-passenger seat.
XRemove the objectsfrom the front-passenger seat and stow
them inasecure place.
The warning lamp goes out.
The red seat belt
warning lamp flashes
and an intermittent
audible warning
sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. You
are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or have briefly driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 56).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentwarning tone
ceases.
Thereare objectsonthefront-passenger seat.You are driving
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or have briefly driven faster than
15 mph (25 km/h).
XRemove the objectsfrom the front-passenger seat and stow
them inasecure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentwarning tone
ceases.
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Engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
\n
The yellow Check
Enginewarning lamp
lightsupwhile the
engineisrunning.
Theremay beamalfunction, for example:
Rin theenginemanagement
Rin thefuel injection system
Rin theexhaust system
Rin theignition system
Rin thefuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and theenginemay
be runninginemergencymode.
XHavethevehicle checked as soon as possible ataqualified
specialist workshop.
iIn somestates, you must immediately visitaqualified
specialist workshopassoon as theyellow CheckEngine 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.
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
In addition, the \n
Check Enginewarning
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.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:close the fuel filler
cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visitaqualified specialist
workshop.
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.
XPull 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.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XConsultaqualified specialist workshop.
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