HYBRID
HYBRID
Operating mode display (PLUG-IN
hybrid vehicles) (Y
page 279)
Electric range (PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles)
ë HOLD function (Y page 242)
j Active Parking Assist (Y page 251)
_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
(Ypage 153)
a DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot (Y page 240)
Additional speedometer
(Y page 313) Head-up display
General notes The head-up display projects information
from the navigation system and the driver
assistance system above the dashboard into
the driver's field of vision.
A requirement for the display of the contents
is that the following functions are available in the vehicle and are switched on:
R Cruise control
R DISTRONIC PLUS
R Navigation
The head-up display allows the driver to see
all of the information without having to take
his eyes off the road.
Important safety notes The head-up display is only an aid and is not a
substitute for attentive driving.
The visibility of the head-up display is influ-
enced by the following conditions:
R the driver's seat position
R the positioning of the display image
R the general ambient light
R sunglasses with polarization filters
R Wet roads
R blocking of sunlight by objects on the dis-
play cover In the event of extreme sunlight, sections of
the display may fade. This can be reversed by
switching the head-up display off and on
again.
i Vehicles with the head-up display are
equipped with a special windshield. Should repairs be necessary, have the windshield
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Displays and operation Switching the head-up display on or off
X
Press button :.
When the head-up display is switched on,
the display appears in the driver's field of
vision.
AMG vehicles: press button :to change
from Standard on the AMG display and then press button :to turn off the head-up dis-
play. Displays and operation
297On-board computer and displays Z
Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions !÷
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐ able See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program),
BAS (Brake Assist), PRE‑ SAFE®
, the HOLD function, Hill Start
Assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑ SAFE®
Brake, PRE‑ SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
For example, 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 affec-ted. 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.
Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments 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. !÷
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE‑SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist
and Active Blind Spot are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake, PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
The $ (USA only)/J (Canada only),÷and! warning
lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING Display messages
317On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions 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 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. ÷
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, PRE ‑SAFE®
, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist
and Active Blind Spot are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE ‑SAFE®
Brake, PRE ‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
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. 318
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions ÷
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐ able See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, PRE ‑SAFE®
, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist
and Active Blind Spot are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE ‑SAFE®
Brake, PRE ‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
The ÷ warning lamp also lights 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 a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments 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. Display
messages
319On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions T!
÷
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP
®
, BAS,
PRE ‑SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist, Crosswind Assist,
STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind
Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑ SAFE®
Brake, PRE ‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-ted. 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. F(USA
only)!
(Canada
only)
Please Release Please Release
Parking Brake Parking Brake The red
F(USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic
release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Y page 222).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake manually. The red
F(USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking
(Y page 222). F(USA
only)!
(Canada
only)
Parking Brake See Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The yellow
!warning 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. 320
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Check Left Rear
Check Left Rear
Belt See Opera‐ Belt See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual
or
Check Right Rear
Check Right Rear
Belt See Opera‐ Belt See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear com-
partment is not in the predefined position. The belt strap may be
jammed in the belt tongue.
G WARNING
If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position,
the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection.
There is an increased risk of injury. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Release the jamming.
X Repeat the seat belt fastening procedure. The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear com-
partment is not in the predefined position. The seat belt buckle
extender may be jammed.
G WARNING
If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position,
the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection.
There is an increased risk of injury. X Move the seat cushion forwards (Y page 123) and remove the
cause of the jamming.
X Repeat the seat belt fastening procedure. The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear com-
partment is not in the predefined position. The seat belt may be
locked.
G WARNING
If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position,
the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection.
There is an increased risk of injury. X Completely take off your seat belt.
X Repeat the seat belt fastening procedure. Display
messages
327On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions ?
Coolant Too Hot Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
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 220).
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 Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 257 ‡ (125 †). Other-
wise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 255 ‡ (124 †). #
See See
Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R a defective alternator
R defective power electronics (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
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 220).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
337On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Only Shift to 'P'
Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is when Vehicle is
Stationary Stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to position P.N N The trunk lid is open.
X Close the trunk lid. M
M The hood is open. A warning tone also sounds.
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 220).
X Close the hood. C
C At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X Close all the doors. To view the ext.
To view the ext.
mirror, adjust mirror, adjust
front-passenger front-passenger
seat seat
or
orremove
remove the
the
head restraint.
head restraint. The front-passenger seat is in the chauffeur mode position and the
head restraint is folded down.
G WARNING
If the front-passenger seat is in the chauffeur mode position and
the head restraint is folded down, the view of the front-passenger
exterior mirror can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Remove the head restraint on the front-passenger seat
(Y page 129).
or
X Move the front-passenger seat into the normal position
(Y page 127). 352
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays