Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Currently Unavaila‐
Currently Unavaila‐
ble See Operator's ble See Operator's
Manual Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) are temporarily not available.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
In addition, the 00E5and0025 warning lamps light up in 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 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 on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (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 Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 002500E5
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ABS and ESP
®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
The 0027 (USA only) or 004D(Canada only), 00E5and0025 warning
lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
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 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. Display messages
175On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ESP
®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
The 00E5 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
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 immediately. 00E5
Currently Unavaila‐ Currently Unavaila‐
ble See Operator's ble See Operator's
Manual Manual ESP
®
is temporarily unavailable.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
The 00E5 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
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 on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (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 Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 176
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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0025
00E5 Inoperative See
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP
®
are malfunc-
tioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
In addition, the 00E5and0025 warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment 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 affected. 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. 004D
Brake Immediately Brake Immediately A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC was activated.
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock the
vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
X Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disappears.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 127).0049
(USA
only) 0024 (Canada
only)
Turn On the Igni‐ Turn On the Igni‐
tion tion to
toRelease
Release the
the
Parking Brake
Parking Brake The red
0049(USA only) or 0024(Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition
was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition. 0049
(USA
only) 0024 (Canada
only)
Please Please Release
Release Park‐
Park‐
ing Brake
ing Brake The red
0049(USA only) or 0024(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 130).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake manually. The red
0049(USA only) or 0024(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes
and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking
(Y page 129). Display
messages
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Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Check Check
Coolant
Coolant Level
Level
See Operator's Man‐
See Operator's Man‐
ual ual The coolant level is too low.
! Avoid longer journeys when there is insufficient coolant in the
engine cooling system. You could otherwise damage the engine.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 239).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the engine
coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 00AC The fan motor is faulty.
X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic. 00AC
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, pay-
ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 127).
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 248 ‡ (120 †). Otherwise, the
engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature gage.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Display messages
187On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Reversing
Not
NotPossi‐
Possi‐
ble
ble Service
Service Required
Required The sub-transmission with the even gears has failed. You can no longer
engage reverse gear. The smoothness of the gear change is restricted.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Transmission Mal‐ Transmission Mal‐
function Stop function Stop A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo-
nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The transmission shifts automatically to position 005C.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the selector lever to position 005D.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 127).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. Depress Brake to Depress Brake to
Start Engine Start Engine You cannot start the engine. The engine has been switched off in
005Bor
005E.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Only Shift to 'P'
Only Shift to 'P'
when when
Vehicle
Vehicle is
isSta‐
Sta‐
tionary
tionary 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 005D.005D
Parking Lock Mal‐ Parking Lock Mal‐
funct. Apply Park‐ funct. Apply Park‐
ing Brake ing Brake The transmission position
005Dcannot be selected.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 282).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0080
Transmission Oil Transmission Oil
Cooling Malfunction Cooling Malfunction The transmission coolant pump is faulty. The transmission may over-
heat.
X In the on-board computer, select the AMG
AMGmenu and check the
transmission oil temperature (Y page 170).
X Avoid excessive loading, e.g. due to dynamic driving.
X If the transmission oil temperature is below 248 °F (120 °C), drive
on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. 0080
Trans. Oil Overhea‐ Trans. Oil Overhea‐
ted Drive on with ted Drive on with
Care Care The transmission oil has overheated.
Manual mode
Mand temporary manual drive program are no longer
available. Only the Comfortdrive program is available for the trans-
mission. The engine output is reduced according to the degree of
overheating.
X Allow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Electronic Rear
Axle Differential Axle Differential
Lock Inoperative Lock Inoperative The electronic rear axle differential lock is inoperative.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Electronic Rear
Electronic Rear
Axle Differential Axle Differential
Lock Currently Lock Currently
Unavailable Unavailable The electronic rear axle differential lock motor has overheated.
X Allow electronic rear axle differential lock to cool by adopting a
defensive driving style. 0084 The trunk lid is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle inte- rior if the trunk lid is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
X Close the trunk lid. 0083 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 127).
X Close the hood. 0051 At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X Close all the doors. Rear Spoiler Con‐ Rear Spoiler Con‐
trol System Inoper‐ trol System Inoper‐
ative ative The rear spoiler cannot be fully retracted and may extend again.
If the retraction of the rear spoiler is blocked, e.g. by ice:
X Make sure that the cause of the block is eliminated.
X Switch off the engine and lock the vehicle.
X Start the vehicle after waiting a few minutes.
The rear spoiler returns to the original position.
If this problem persists or the cause cannot be identified:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 196
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messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Rear
Spoiler
Spoiler Inoper‐
Inoper‐
ative Limit 125 mph
ative Limit 125 mph The rear spoiler cannot be fully extended and extends as far as pos-
sible.
The speed of the vehicle is limited to 125 mph (200 km/h ).
If the extension/retraction of the rear spoiler is blocked, e.g. by ice:
X Make sure that the cause of the block is eliminated.
X Switch off the engine and lock the vehicle.
X Start the vehicle after waiting a few minutes.
The rear spoiler returns to the original position.
If this problem persists or the cause cannot be identified: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00CC
Power Steering Mal‐ Power Steering Mal‐
function See Opera‐ function See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. Phone No Service Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/receiver
range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears
in the multifunction display. 00B2
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below
the minimum.
X Add washer fluid (Y page 240). SmartKey
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 SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X Use the correct SmartKey. 00AF
Take Your Key from Take Your Key from
Ignition Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X Remove the SmartKey. Display messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AF
Replace Key Battery Replace Key Battery The SmartKey battery is discharged.
X Change the batteries (Y page 69).00AF
Don't Forget Your Don't Forget Your
Key Key The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock. You have opened the driver's
door with the engine switched off.
This display message is displayed for a maximum of 60 seconds and is
simply a reminder.
X Take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle. 00AF
Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(white display message) The SmartKey is currently undetected.
X Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
If the SmartKey still cannot be detected:
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position. 00AF
Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(red display message) The SmartKey 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 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 127).
X Locate the SmartKey.
X Press 0076on the steering wheel to confirm the display message. Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the
SmartKey is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
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 127).
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and drive in SmartKey
mode. 00AF
Insert Key Insert Key The SmartKey is continually undetected.
The SmartKey detection function has a temporary malfunction or is
faulty. A warning tone also sounds.
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 198
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messagesOn-board computer and displays