2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E43AMG check engine

Functions of ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro‐
gr am)
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is
malfunctioning
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot car ry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have ESP®checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Yo u can select between thefo llowing modes of
ESP®:
RESP®on
RSPO RThandling mode on
RESP®off
Characteristics when ESP
®is activated
ESP
®monitors and impr oves driving stability and
traction, particular lyin thefo llowing situations:
RWhen pulling away on wet or slippe ryroads.
RWhen braking.
RIn stro ng sidewinds when you are driving
fast erthan 43 mph (70 km/h).
ESP
®can stabilize theve hicle byinter vening in
th efo llowing ways:
ROne or more wheels are braked.
RThe engine output is adap ted according to
th e situation.
ESP
®is activated everytime the engine is star‐
te d, rega rdless of whe ther ESP®wa s in SPORT
handling mode or was deactivated before the
engine was switched off.
ESP
®is inter vening if the ESP®÷ warning
lamp flashes in the instrument clus ter:
RDo not deacti vate ESP®.
ROnly depress the accelera tor pedal as far as
is necessar y.
RAdapt your drivin gst yle to suit the cur rent
ro ad and weather conditions. Cha
racteristics of activated SPORT handling
mode
& WARNING Risk of skidding due toincor‐
re ct application of SPORT handling mode
When you activate SPORT handling mode,
th ere is an increased risk of skidding and
having an accident.
#Only activate SPORT handling mode in
th e circums tances described as follo ws .
Select SPORT handling mode when theve hicle's
ow nov ersteering and under steering characteris‐
tics are desired, forex ample when driving on
specially designated roads.
Only a highly qu alified and experienced driver
should drive in SPORT handling mode or with
ESP
®switched off.
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start tospin, the÷ ESP
®warn‐
ing lamp in the instrument clus terflashes. ESP®
th en only stabilizes theve hicle toa limited
deg ree.
Driving and driving saf etysy stems 21

Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
4
Check Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 Liter)*D
isplay message only with cer tain engines:
The engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbydriving with insuf ficient engine oil
#Av oid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil.
#Check the engine oil le vel when next refueling.
Ad d engine oil .
No tes on engine oil .
4
Engine Oil Pressure Stop
Switch Off Engine *D
isplay message only with cer tain engines:
The engine oil pressure is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbydriving with insuf ficient engine oil pressure
#Av oid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil pressure.
#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.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

A
Ac celeration
see Kickdown
AMG Menu (on-board computer) .................... 30
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐
te m
Selecting Comfort mode ....................... 28
Selecting Sport mode ............................ 28
Selecting Sport Plus mode .................... 28
Setting ................................................... 28
Suspension ............................................ 25
AMG ce ramic high per form ance com‐
posite brake sy stem .................................. 15
AMG Performance exhaust sy stem ........ .14
Fu nction ................................................ 14
Operating ............................................... 14
AMG per form ance seat
Ad justing ............................................... 12
Au thorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au tomatic engine start (ECO start/
sto p function) ............................................ 13Au
tomatic engine stop (ECO start/
sto p function) ............................................ 13
Au tomatic transmission
Drive programs ...................................... 16
DY NA MIC SELECT switch ......................1 6
Kickdown ............................................... 19
Manual gear shifting .............................. 18
Oil temp erature (on-board computer,
Pe rformance menu) ...............................3 0
St eering wheel gearshift paddles .......... .18
B
Boo stpressure (on-board co mputer,
Pe rformance menu) .................................. 30
Brakes AMG ceramic high per form ance
composite brake sy stem ........................ 15
New/replaced brake linings/brake
discs ...................................................... 13
No tes on breaking-in a new vehicle .......1 3
C
Changing a wheel Mounting a new wheel .......................... 34 Re
moving a wheel ................................. 34
Climate control Filling capacity forPA G oil .................... .36
Re frigerant filling capacity .................... .36
Cockpit ........................................................ .8
Overview .................................................8
Coolant (engine) Filling capacity ...................................... 36
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Dif fere ntial lock
see Rear axle locking dif fere ntial
Display messages
4 Check Engine Oil Le vel (Add 1
Liter) ...................................................... 40
5 Engine Oil Le vel Cannot Be
Measured ............................................... 41
4 Engine Oil Pressure Stop
Switch Off Engine ..................................4 0
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