Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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currently unavaila‐
currently unavaila‐
ble ble See
SeeOwner's
Owner's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) are temporarily unavailable.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal-
functioning.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up on the instru-
ment cluster.
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 affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Increased risk of skidding and/or accident!
X Drive on carefully.
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making gentle steering
movements at speeds of above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above
are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message: X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. !÷
inoperative inoperative See SeeOwn‐
Own‐
er's Manual
er's Manual ABS and ESP
®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal-
functioning.
In addition, the J,÷and! warning lamps may light up on
the instrument cluster.
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 may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Increased risk of skidding and/or accident!
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 250
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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inoperative inoperative
See
SeeOwn‐
Own‐
er's Manual
er's Manual ESP
®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal-
functioning.
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up on the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking sit-
uation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Increased risk of skidding and/or accident!
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷
currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐
ble ble
See
SeeOwner's
Owner's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual ESP
®
is temporarily unavailable.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal-
functioning.
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up on the instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.
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 may thus increase in an emergency braking sit-
uation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Increased risk of skidding and/or accident!
X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making gentle steering
movements at speeds of above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above
are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display
messages
251On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Lane
Keeping
Keeping Assist
Assist
currently unavaila‐
currently unavaila‐
ble ble See
SeeOwner's
Owner's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual orActive Lane
Active Lane
Keeping Assist cur‐
Keeping Assist cur‐
rently unavailable rently unavailable
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and
temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
R There have been no lane markings for an extended period
R The lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational
again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Clean the windscreen. Lane Lane
Keeping
Keeping Assist
Assist
inoperative
inoperative or
Active
Active Lane
LaneKeeping
Keeping
Assist inoperative
Assist inoperative Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐
ble ble
See
SeeOwner's
Owner's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual orActive Blind
Active Blind
Spot Assist cur‐
Spot Assist cur‐
rently unavailable rently unavailable
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range
R The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
not available when not available when
towing a trailer towing a trailer
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual
or
Active Blind Active Blind
Spot Assist not
Spot Assist not
available when tow‐ available when tow‐
ing a trailer See ing a trailer See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated during
trailer-towing.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and
your vehicle.
X Press aon the steering wheel to confirm the display message. 268
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messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Blind Spot Assist
inoperative inoperative
or
Active Blind Spot
Active Blind Spot
Assist inoperative Assist inoperative Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist cancel‐
Park Assist cancel‐
led led The driver's door is open.
X Repeat the parking space measurement and parking manoeuvre
with the driver's door closed. You touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering inter-
vention was active.
X While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the
multifunction steering wheel. The vehicle has started to skid and ESP
®
has intervened.
X Use Active Parking Assist again later (Y page 194).Park Assist inoper‐ Park Assist inoper‐
ative ative PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning or faulty.
X Follow the instructions and helpful hints in the "Problems with
PARKTRONIC" section (Y page 193).
If the multifunction display still shows the display message: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Active Parking Assist is unavailable or malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and restart the engine.
If Active Parking Assist continues to be unavailable (the jsymbol
does not appear on the multifunction display):
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist Park Assist
switched off switched off The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically. Traffic
Traffic
Sign
SignAssist
Assist
currently unavaila‐
currently unavaila‐
ble ble See
SeeOwner's
Owner's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
X Clean the windscreen.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the display message disappears.
Traffic Sign Assist is operational again. Traffic Traffic
Sign
SignAssist
Assist
inoperative
inoperative Traffic Sign Assist is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ë
Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle has started to skid.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 187). Display
messages
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Tyres
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Tyre
pressure
pressure Check
Check
tyres
tyres The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss
in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R you have changed the positions of the wheels and tyres or fitted new
wheels and tyres
R the tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 341).
X Check the tyre pressures and, if necessary, correct the tyre pres-
sure.
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre pres-
sure is correct (Y page 361). Check tyre pres‐ Check tyre pres‐
sures then restart sures then restart
Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning system generated a display message
and has not been restarted since.
X Set the correct tyre pressure in all four tyres.
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (Y page 361).Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator
inoperative inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Rectify tyre pres‐
Rectify tyre pres‐
sure sure The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 361).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor (Y page 363). Display
messages
273On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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MSolutions Check tyre(s)
Check tyre(s) The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The
wheel position is displayed on the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 341).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 361).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. Warning tyre defect Warning tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is displayed on the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: R a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
R you could lose control of the vehicle
R continued driving with a flat tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 341). Tyre Tyre
press.
press. monitor
monitor
currently unavaila‐
currently unavaila‐
ble ble No signals can be received from the tyre pressure sensors due to
strong RF interference. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily mal-
functioning.
X Drive on.
The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
cause has been rectified. 274
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messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Telephone
No
Noservice
service Your vehicle is outside the mobile phone network provider's trans-
mitter/receiver range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears
on the multifunction display. ¥
Top up washer fluid Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below
the minimum.
X Top up the washer fluid (Y page 329).Key
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Key Key
does
does not
notbelong
belong
to vehicle
to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
X Use the correct key. Â
Replace key Replace key The key needs to be replaced.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Â
Change Change
key
keybatteries
batteries The key battery is discharged.
X Replace the batteries (Y page 85).Â
Key not detected Key not detected
(white display message) The key is currently undetected.
X Change the location of the key in the vehicle.
If the key still cannot be detected:
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired posi-
tion. Â
Key not detected Key not detected
(red display message) The key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle cen-
trally or start the engine.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling (Y page 167).
X Locate the key.
X Press aon the steering wheel to confirm the display message. Display
messages
279On-board computer and displays Z
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam- age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off X
Press the Übutton on the centre console
to the right of the controller.
X For Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a switch-
able AMG Performance exhaust system:
press the thumbwheel which is to the right of
the controller.
Adjusting the volume X
Turn the thumbwheel on the right of the con-
troller.
The volume changes:
R for the currently set media source
R during a traffic announcement or navigation
message
R in hands-free mode during an active call
Switching the sound on/off This function is only available on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel for Mercedes-AMG vehicles
with a selectable AMG Performance exhaust
system.
X Press the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or X Press the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch
the media source or change the volume, the
sound is automatically switched on.
i You will hear navigation messages even
when the sound is muted.
Functions The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
R Radio mode
R Media mode with media search
R Sound systems R
Navigation system
COMAND Online: navigation using hard drive
Audio 20: navigation using SD memory card
R Communication functions
R Vehicle functions with system settings
R Favourites functions
Controller The controller in the centre console lets you:
R select menu items on the display
R enter characters
R select a destination on the map
R save entries
The controller can be:
R turned 3
R slid left or right 1
R slid forwards or back 4
R slid diagonally 2
R pressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button You can use the
%button to exit a menu or to
call up the basic display of the current operating mode.
X To exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
X To call up the basic display: press the%
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode. Touchpad
Switching the touchpad on/off Multimedia system:
X Select Vehicle VehicleQSystem set‐ System set‐
tings tingsQTouchpad TouchpadQActivate touch‐ Activate touch‐
pad pad.
Touchpad is activated Oor deactivated ª. Operating system
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