2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS Owners Manual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Active Distance Assist Cur-rently Unavailable SeeOperator's Manual
*Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC istemporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outsidethe system limits (page183).
Drive on.As soon asthe ambient conditions are withinthe system limits,the system will becomeavailable again.
Active Distance Assist Inop-erative
*Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Active Distance Assist NowAvailable
*Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC is operational again and can be activated (page185).

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Active Lane Keeping AssistCamera View RestrictedSee Operator's Manual
Possible causes are:
Rdirt onthe windshield inthe camera'sfield of vision
Rheavyrain, snow orfog
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning ortemporarily unavailable.
Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems will beavailableagain.
Ifthe display message does not disappear:
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Cleanthe windshield.
Engine
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See Operator's Manual
*The battery is not beingcharged.
NOTEPossible engine damage ifyou continue driving
Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely and switch offthe engine, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Stop Vehicle Leave EngineRunning
*The batterychargelevel istoo low.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
Leavethe enginerunning.
Wait untilthe display message disappears before pullingaway.
Check Coolant Level SeeOperator's Manual
*The coolant level istoo low.
NOTEEngine damageduetoinsufficient coolant
Avoid long journeyswith insufficient coolant.
Add coolant (page 357).
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12 V Battery See Opera-tor's Manual
*The engine is off andthe batterychargelevel istoo low.
Switch off electrical consumersthat are notrequired.
Leavethe enginerunningfor afew minutes, or drivefor a longer distance.The battery willcharge.Ifthe message appears whilethe engine isrunning,this indicates an on-board electrical system malfunction.
Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Stop Vehicle See Opera-tor's Manual
*The battery is no longer beingcharged andthe batterychargelevel istoo low.
NOTEPossible engine damage ifyou continue driving
Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
Switch offthe engine.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.

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Before openingthe hood, allowthe enginetocool down.
Intheevent of afireinthe engine compartment,keepthe hood closed and callthefireservice.
Wait untilthe engine has cooled down.
Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthe coolanttemperature displayremains belowthered marking.

Engine oil
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
Switch offthe engine.
Add1.1 US qt (1 l) engine oil.
Checkthe engine oil level.
Top up engine oil (page 355).
Notes on engine oil (page 427).