2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON check engine

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tance warning (→page 460)
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re pressure monitoring sy stem
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Saf ety sy stems
Wa rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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RBSwarning lamp (USA/
CND) The
yellow RBS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
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WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem malfunction
If th e brake sy stem is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Ad just your speed and continue todrive carefull y,leaving a suitable dis tance totheve hicle in front.
#Ifth e multifunction display sho wsa display message, please observ eth is.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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ABSwarning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safe ty systems may also be faulty.
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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 .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy 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.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ESP®wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP
®wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
ESP
®is inter vening.
#Ad apt your drivin gst yle to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
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Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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ESP®warning lamp lights
up The
yellow ESP
®wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP
®is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safe ty systems may also be malfunctioning.
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WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is malfunctioning
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot car ryout vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are
switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have ESP®checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
#Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
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Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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ESP®OFFwarning lamp The
yellow ESP
®OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP
®is deacti vated.
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WARNING Risk of skidding when driving wi thESP®deacti vated
If ESP
®is deactivated, ESP®cannot car ryout vehicle stabilization. The availability of fur ther driving saf etysy stems
is also limited.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Only deactivate ESP®for as long as the situation requ ires.
If ESP
®cannot be activated, ESP®is malfunctioning.
#Ha ve ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Obser vethe no tes on deactivating ESP®.
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Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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Restra int sy stem warning
lamp The
redre stra int sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restra int sy stem is malfunctioning.&
WARNING Risk of injury orfata l injury due toa malfunction in there stra int sy stem
If th ere stra int sy stem is malfunctioning, restra int sy stem components may be triggered unintentionally or might not
be triggered at all in theeve nt of an accident. This may af fect the Emer gency Tensioning Device or airbag, forex am‐
ple.
#Ha ve there stra int sy stem checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Engine
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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Engine diagnosiswarning
lamp The
yellow engine diagnosis warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occurr ed inthe engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emissions limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency operation mode.
In some states, legal requ irements stipulate that you must immediately consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon
as theye llow engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up.
#Ha ve theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Electrical malfunction warn‐
ing lamp The
red electri cal malfunction warning lamp is lit.
There is a malfunction in the electrics.#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
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Fuelreser vewarning lamp The
yellow fuel reser ve wa rning lamp lights up while driving.
There has been pressure loss in the fuel sy stem. The fuel filler cap is not closed cor rectly or the fuel sy stem is leaking.#Close the fuel filler cap.
#If th e fuel filler cap was already proper lyclosed: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Otherwise:
#Lea vetheve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from theve hicle until the engine has cooled down.
#Check the coolant le vel .
#Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed.
#Av oiding high loads on the engine, drive on tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below there d area.
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Air Conditioning Malfunction See
Operator's Manual .............................. 442
App lyBrake toShift from 'P' ...............440
ÀAT TENTION ASSIST Inoperative ... 420
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
Break! .................................................. 420
bAu toLamp Function Inoperati ve
............................................................. 448
Au xilia ryBattery Malfunction ..............442
Blind Spot Assist Currently Una vaila‐
ble See Opera tor's Manual .................. 424
Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ............... 426
Blind Spot Assist Not Available When
To wing a Trailer See Operator's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .425
$Che ckBrake Fluid Le vel.............. .412
Check Coolant Le vel See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 430
4Check Engine Oil AtNext Refu‐
eling .................................................... 434 bChe
ckLeft Low Beam (e xam‐
ple) ...................................................... 447
hCheck Tire s ................................. 435
¥Check Washer Fluid .................... 446
ÁCom pressor Is Coolin g................ 422
?Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle
Tu rn Engine Off .................................... 431
Cruise Control Canceled ..................... 430
Cruise Control Inoperati ve.................. 430
!Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ........
...
........................... 404
÷Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 405
ÂDon't Forget Your Key................ .439
ÁDrive More Slowly ....................... 422
Driver's Door Open & Transmission
No t in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away ..440
6Fr ont Left Malfunction Service
Re quired (e xamp le) .............................. 417 Fr
ont Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 18
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 19
8Fu el Level Low ............................ 434
8Gas Cap Loose ............................ 434
!Inoperative See Opera tor's
Manual ................................................4 03
÷Inopera tive See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 406
TInope rative See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 407
GInope rative ................................... 412
ÂKe yNo tDe tected (red displ ay
message )............................................ .439
ÂKe yNo tDe tected (white dis‐
play message ).................................... .439
6Left Side Cu rtain Airbag Mal‐
function Ser vice
R
e quired (e xample)..417
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