2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON steering

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
! ABS warning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional acoustic warning signal, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be faulty. &
WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The braking dis tance may increase in
an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 497

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Ð Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The po werst eering assis tance or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.504
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Ty
res Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres. 508
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one
minute and then remains lit.
The tyre pressu remonitoring sy stem is faulty. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
If th e tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning, it is not able toissue a warning if there is pressure loss in
one or more of the tyres.
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure ma y,forex ample, af fect theve hicle's handling characteristics, steering and
braking. ‑ #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 509

Boot lid
....................................................... 73
Ac tivating/deactivating the boot lid
opening limiter ...................................... 78
Closing .................................................. .74
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... .76
Loc ked separately .................................77
Opening .................................................73
Opening dimensions ............................4 33
Boot lid see Boot lid
see Locking/unlocking
Boot load ................................................. .434
Brake Assist Sy stem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes ................................................... 431
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 184
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 180
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .190
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) ...................1 81
Driving tips .......................................... 15 6EBD (Electronic Brake
forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 184
HOLD function .................................... .203
Limi ted braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. 15 6
New/replaced brake linings/brake
discs .................................................... 15 6
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 56
Brakes see Active Brake Assi st
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown ............................................... 381
Assis tance overview .............................. 18
To w- starting ........................................ 397
To wing away ........................................ 393
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................3 95
Wheel change ...................................... 414
Breakdown assistance call see Service call
Breakdown management see Service call Burmes
ter®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem
Ad justing the balance/fader ................3 61
Ad justing the sound optimisation ........ 362
Ad justing treble, mid and bass ............ 361
Calling up the sound menu .................. 361
Information .......................................... 361
Setting the sound profile ..................... 362
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem .....3 60
Ad justing the balance/fader ................3 61
Ad justing the sound focus ................... 361
Ad justing treble, mid and bass ............ 361
Calling up the sound menu .................. 360
Information .......................................... 360
Switching the sur round sound on/off
............................................................ .361
Buttons Steering wheel .....................................2 45 C
CA module (TV) ........................................ 360
Calling up a menu ................................ 360
Inse rting .............................................. 359 514
Index

Ac
tive Lane Keeping Assist Camera
view restricted See Owner's Manual ... 458
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........457
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 457
bAc tive Light Sy stem inoperative .. 491
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus Cam‐
era view restricted See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 493
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .493
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative ................................................ .492
4Ad d 1 litre engine oil when next
re fuelling ............................................. 469
Air conditioning Malfunction See
Owner's Manual .................................. 485 Apply brake
todeselect Park (P)
position ...............................................4 81
À ATTENTION ASSIST inoperative ... 454
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break! .................................................. 454
bAU TOlights inope rative ............... 492
Au xilia rybattery malfunction .............. 484
_Before starting the engine, turn
th esteering wheel. .............................. 485
Blind Spot Assist cur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ...................... 459
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ............... 459
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual ...4 62
Brake immediate ly............................... 447
 Changekey bat teries ...................4 78
Ø Check AdBlue See Owne r’s
Manual ................................................ 470
J Check brake fluid le vel................ 4474
Check eng. oil le v.when next
re fuelling ............................................. 467
jChe cktrailer hitch lo ck............... 481
hCheck tyre(s) ............................... 474
! Clean the fuel filter ...................... 472
Clutch overheated Avoid pulling away
fo r XX:XX mins ................................... .484
É Compressor is cooling .................457
? Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off ............................................ 465
Cruise contro l and Limiter inope ra‐
tive ....................................................... 461
Cruise control inope rative ................... 463
Cruise control off ................................. 461
!cu rrently unavailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .438
÷cur rently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .440
Depress clutch ful lyto start engine .....4 84
Dis tance Pilot available again .............. 460 Index
519

Pa
rking Pilot Manoeuvring assis‐
ta nce limited See Owner's Manual ...... 463
ÂPlace theke y in the mar ked
space See Owner's Manual .................479
É Please reduce speed ...................4 56
PRE-SAFE impulse side inope rative
See Owner's Manual ...........................449
PRE-SAFE inoperative See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 448
Ra dar sensors dirty See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 449
h Rectify tyre pressure ....................474
Ø Refill Ad Blue Eng. start not pos‐
sible .................................................... .470
ØRe fill Ad Blue No start in XXX mi ..472
Ø Refill Ad Blue See Owne r’s Man‐
ual .......................................................4 70
!Re lease parking brake .................443
¸Re place air cleaner ......................471,
Replace key See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .478
 Replace key ................................ .477
8 Reser vefuel le vel........................ 471
6 Restra int sys. malfunction Con‐
sult workshop ...................................... 450
Re versing not poss. Consult work‐
shop ....................................................4 83
Risk of vehicle rolling Driver door
open and transmission not in P ...........482
#See Owner's Manual ................... 466
Speed limit (winter tyres) XXX mph..... 462
#St art engine See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .472
Ð Steering malfunction Drive
carefully Visit workshop ......................4 86
ÐSt eering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual .... 487
ÐSt eering malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 485 ÐSt
eering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual .......487
St eering Pilot cur rently una vailable
See Owner's Manual ............................ 461
St eering Pilot inoperative ..................... 461
St op vehicle Lea veengine running
Wa itTransmission cooling ...................483
#St opvehicle Lea veengine run‐
ning ..................................................... 467
#St opvehicle See Owner's Man‐
ual .......................................................4 66
ÉSt opvehicle Vehicle too low ........ 456
bSwitch off lights .......................... 492
bSwitch on headlamps .................. 492
To shift out of P or N,depress brake
and start engine .................................. 482
To p up coolant See Owner ’sManual ... 464
¥To p upwasher fluid .................... .490
Tr af fic Sign Assi stCamera view
re stricted See Owner's Manual ........... 458 Index
521

Ad
aptive brake lights .......................... .190
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) ...................1 81
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 184
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Crosswind Assist ................................. 184
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
trailer stabilisation .............................. .184
Overview ............................................. 180
Ra dar sensors ...................................... 17 9
Re sponsibility ...................................... 17 9
Driving saf ety sy stem
see ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram)
Driving sy stem
DY NA MIC BODY CONTROL .................. 205
Driving sy stem
see 360° Camera
see Active Blind Spot Assi st
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
see AIR BODY CONTROL
see ATTENTION ASSIST
see Blind Spot Assist
see Cruise control
see Dis tance Pilot DISTRONIC see DRIVE PIL
OT
see Driving saf ety sy stem
see HOLD function
see Limiter
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Remo teParking Pilot
see Reversing camera
see Speed Limit Pilot
see Steering Pilot
see Traf fic Sign Assi st
Driving tips Driving abroad (symmetrical dipped
beam) .................................................. 12 3
Gene ral driving tips ............................ .156
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 56
Dr ow siness de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Dr ow siness warning
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DY NA MIC BODY CONT ROL
Suspension .......................................... 205
Dynamic handling control sy stem
see ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram) Dynamic multicontour seat
Setting .................................................. .97
DY NA MIC SELECT ................................... .160
Configu ring drive program I ................. 161
Displ aying engine data ........................ .161
Displ aying vehicle data ........................ 161
Drive prog ram display ......................... .161
Drive prog rams ................................... .160
Fu nction .............................................. 16 0
Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch) .. 161 E
E10 ............................................................ 426
Easy entry feature
Operation/no tes ................................. 103
Setting ................................................. 103
Easy exitfeature
Operation/no tes ................................. 103
Setting ................................................. 103
EAS Y-PA CK boot box ................................ 11 3
Ad justing the height toany position .... .111
Care .................................................... .376
Ins talling/ removing .............................. 11 3 Index
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