2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class warning

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
ACTIVE CURVE
SYSTEM Malfunction The Active Curve Syste
mis faulty. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be affected.
X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop. ACTIVE CURVE
SYSTEM Malfunction
See Operator's
Manual The Active Curve System is faulty. The vehicle's handling
characteristics are severely impaired.Aw
arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
There is a ris kofanaccident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Adjust your driving style to the altered handling characteristics.
X Avoid sudde nacceleration in tigh tbends and fast steering
movements.
X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0002
Raising
Max. Speed
12 mph The vehicle is being adjusted to off-road level 3. The display
message informs you of the maximum speed permissible for off-
road level 3.
X Do not drive at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h). 000A
Lowering
Max.
Speed 12 mph The vehicle is being lowered from off-road level
3to off-road level
2. The display message informs you of the maximum speed
permissible for off-road level 3.
X Do not exceed 12 mph (20k m/h )until the vehicle has reached
off-road level 2. 0013
Different. Lock
Sys. Malfunction The differential lock is malfunctioning.
X
Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 0013
Different.
Locking
Sys. Cooling Down
Please Wait The differential lock is too hot and has been disengaged.
X
Drive on carefully.
X Allow the differential lock to cool down.
The differential lock reengages as soo nas it has cooled down. Display messages
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0001 Solutions
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP
®
has intervened.
X Use Active Parking Assis tagain later (Y page 216). Park Assist
Inoperative You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking
maneuvers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after
approximately ten minutes (Y
page 216).
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Switch off and restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. PARKTRONIC is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist
Finished The vehicle is parked.
Awarning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically. DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLU
Shas been deactivated (Y page 194).
If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS Now
Available DISTRONIC PLU
Sis operational againa fter having been
temporarily unavailable .You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 194). Display messages
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Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
Check Tire
Pressure Soon The tire pressure loss warnin
gsystem has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
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 179).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 381).
X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Y page 406).Check Tire Pressure
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 406).Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Please Correct
Tire Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 406).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 409).310
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0001 Solutions
Check
Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
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 179).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 381).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 406).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning
Tire Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R you could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
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 179).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 381). Display messages
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Transmission Not
in P Risk of
Vehicle Rolling
Away The driver's doo
ris open and the transmission is in position R,N
or D.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 179). Service Required
Do Not Shift Gears
Visit Dealer You canno
tchange the transmission position due to a malfunction.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
If transmission position Dis selected:
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is
Stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely as soo nas possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to position P.0006 The tailgate is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the tailgate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
X Close the tailgate. 0007 The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 179).
X Close the hood. 0003 At least one door is open.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
X Close all the doors. Display messages
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0001 Solutions
0001
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The powe
rsteering is malfunctioning.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a ris kofanaccident.
X Check whethe ryou are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. Telephone No
service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 001E
Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid (Y page 368).Wiper
Malfunctioning The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Hazard Warning
Flashers
Malfunctioning The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. SmartKey
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0001 Solutions
0001
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. 0001
Take
Your Key from
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. 0001
Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 314
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0001 Solutions
0001
Remove 'Start'
Button and Insert
Key KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Close Doors to
Lock Vehicle At leas
tone door is open. Awarning tone also sounds.
X Close all doors and loc kthe vehicle again. Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster
Overview
000D Low-beam headlamps
(Ypage 121)
0016 Parking lamps (Y page 122)
000C High-beam headlamps
(Ypage 124)
00070006 Turn signal (Ypage 123)
0014 Seat belts (Ypage 317)
0011 (USA) Brakes (Y page 318)
0008 (Canada)B rakes (Ypage 318)
0019 ABS (Ypage 319)
000F ESP®
(Y page 321)
0017 ESP®
OFF (Y page 321)
0007 (USA) Electric parking brake (red)
(Ypage 324)
000C (Canada )Electric parking brake (red)
(Y page 324)
000C Electric parking brake
(yellow) (Y page 324)
001F SRS (Ypage 324)
0010 Check Engine (Y page 325)
0012 Reserve fuel (Ypage 325)
000E Coolant (Ypage 326)
000E Distance warning function
(Ypage 328) 000F
Diesel engine: preglow
(Y page 159)
0012 Tire pressure monitor
(Ypage 329) 316
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Safety
Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0014
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for
6seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and fron
tpassenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X Faste nyour seat belt (Y page 57). 0014
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 57).
The warning tone ceases. 0014
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.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 57).
The warning lamp goes out. There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X
Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. 0014
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).
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 57).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentw arning tone
ceases. There are objects on the front-passenger seat
.You are driving
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or have briefly driven faster than
15 mph (25 km/h).
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentw arning tone
ceases. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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