2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class warning light

surface and tire conditions. Select a set
speed suitable for the prevailing conditions
and when necessary, apply the brakes
manually. G
WARNING
If the speed driven and the set speed deviate
and you activate DSR on a slippery road
surface, the wheels may lose traction.Ift he
wheels lose traction. the vehicle can no longer
be steered. There is an increased danger of
skidding and accidents.
Never activate DSR on slippery road surfaces.
Activating DSR G
WARNING
If you drive faster than the set speed and
activate DSR, the vehicle will decelerate on
downhill gradients. If you do not know the set
speed, the vehicle could decelerate
unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Decelerate the vehicle to the set speed before
activating DSR. If you do not know what the
stored set speed is, store the desired set
speed again. Example: vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package
0002 DSR button
0003 DSR indicator lamp
X Press button 0002.
Indicator lamp 0003lights up.
The 0001 DSR symbol appears in the
multifunction display.
You can only activate DSR when driving at
speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). If the current vehicle speed is too high, the
0001
DSR symbol appears in the
multifunction display with the Max. Speed 25 mph message (Canada:
40 km/h ).
i You cannot activate DSR if the SPORT on-
road program is activated. The 0001DSR
symbol and the Not in Drive Program SPORT message then appearint
he
multifunction display.
Deactivating DSR
X Press button 0002.
Indicator lamp 0003goes out.
The 0001 DSR symbol appears in the
multifunction display with the Off message.
DSR switches off automatically if you drive
faster than 28 mph (Canada: 45 km/h). The
0001 DSR symbol appears in the
multifunction display with the Off message.
The status indicator in the multifunction
display goes out. You also hear a warning. On
vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package, if
you select a different on-road/off-road
program, DSR is also deactivated.
Changing the set speed Driving systems
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Displays and operation
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster: miles
0002
Speedometer with segments (Y page 264)
0003 Fuel gauge
0023 Tachometer (Y page 264)
0022 Coolant temperature ( Ypage 263)
0020 Multifunction display (Y page 265)
0021 Instrumen tcluster lighting (Y page 263) Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrumen tcluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 33).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 0006,0016or
000D, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambien tlight.
i The light sensor in the instrumen tcluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display. In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartmen tcould expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high. Displays and operation
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Safety systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0019000F
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill
start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilization are temporarily
unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000F,0017and0019 warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
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
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.
X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0019000F
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist
and ESP ®
trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
The 0011 (USA only)/0008 (Canada only),000F,0017and0019
warning lamps in the instrumen tcluster also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore loc
kifyou
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.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 000F
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000Fand0017 warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
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 braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 284
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000F
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000Fand0017 warning lamps ligh tup in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
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 braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 000B0019
000F
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-
SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer
stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000F,0017and0019 warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
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
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.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0007(USA
only)
000C(Canada
only)
Please Release Parking Brake The red
0007(USA only)/ 000C(Canada only) indicato rlamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds. Acondition for automatic
release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Y page 180).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake manually. The red
0007(USA only)/000C (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake (Y page 180). 0007(USA
only)000C(Canada
only)
Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual The yellow
000Cwarning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
X Switch the ignition off.
X Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The yellow
000Cwarning lamp and the red 0007(USA
only)/000C (Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake manually.
or
X Release the electric parking brake automatically (Y page 180).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 286
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The red
0007(USA only)/ 000C(Canada only) indicato rlamp
flashes and the yellow 000Cwarning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red 0007(USA only)/000C (Canada only) indicator lamp
continues to flash:
X Do not drive on.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 422).
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Turn the fron twheels towards the curb.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The yellow
000Cwarning lamp lights up. The red 0007(USA
only)/000C (Canada only) 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.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
X Release the electric parking brake automatically (Y page 180).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The yellow
000Cwarning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release the electric parkin gbrake, the red 0007(USA
only)/000C (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to
apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. 0007(USA
only)000C
(Canada
only)
Parking Brake Inoperative The yellow
000Cwarning lamp lights up. The red 0007(USA
only)/ 000C(Canada only) 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, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.
X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking
brake:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The display message is only shown while the vehicle is in motion.
The yellow
000Cwarning lamp lights up and the red 0007(USA
only)/ 000C(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0007(USA
only)000C
(Canada
only)
Turn On the Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake The red
0007(USA only)/000C (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.288
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