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Active SteeringActive SteeringAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Active Steering Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty
Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
Rthere have been no lane markings for an extended period
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirtor snow
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Steering Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XClean the windshield.
Active SteeringActive SteeringAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeActive Steering Assist is faulty.
However, the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC functions are stillavailable.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Cruise Control OffCruise Control OffCruise control has been deactivated.
If a warning tone also sounds, cruise control has deactivated auto-matically (Ypage 154).
Cruise Control - -Cruise Control - -- mph- mphCruise control cannot be activated, since not all of the activationconditions have been met.
XCheck the activation conditions for cruise control (Ypage 154).
Cruise ControlCruise ControlInoperativeInoperativeCruise control is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
Please CorrectPlease CorrectTire PressureTire PressureThe tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tirepressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 299).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 301).
Tire Pressure SoonTire Pressure SoonThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. Thewheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatlyimpair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, maybe greatly impaired
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or brakingmaneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 278).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 299).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning Tire Mal‐Warning Tire Mal‐functionfunctionThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. Thewheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards:
Ra flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle.
Rcontinued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or brakingmaneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 278).
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Tire Press. Moni‐Tire Press. Moni‐tor Currentlytor CurrentlyUnavailableUnavailable
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves,no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tirepressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
XDrive on.The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as theproblem has been resolved.
TirePress. Sen‐TirePress. Sen‐sor(s) Missingsor(s) MissingThere is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or severalwheels. The pressure of the affected tire does not appear in themultifunction display.
XHave the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-cialist workshop.
Tire Pressure Moni‐Tire Pressure Moni‐tor Inoperative Notor Inoperative NoWheel SensorsWheel Sensors
The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
XMount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after drivingfor a few minutes.
Tire Press. Moni‐Tire Press. Moni‐tor Inoperativetor InoperativeThe tire pressure monitor is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
Shift to 'P' orShift to 'P' or'N' to Start Engine'N' to Start EngineYou have attempted to start the engine with the transmission inposition ^or [.
XShift the transmission to position ]or \\.
Apply Brake toApply Brake toShift from 'P'Shift from 'P'You have attempted to shift the transmission to position [, ^or \\without depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
To Shift out of PTo Shift out of Por N, Depressor N, DepressBrake and SwitchBrake and Switchon Engineon Engine
You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position ]or \\into another transmission position with the engine switched off.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XStart the engine.
Driver's Door OpenDriver's Door Open& Transmission Not& Transmission Notin P Risk of Vehi‐in P Risk of Vehi‐cle Rolling Awaycle Rolling Away
The driver's door is not fully closed and the transmission is in posi-tion ^, \\or [.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
XWhen parking the vehicle, shift the transmission to position ].
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Only Select ParkOnly Select Park(P) When Vehicle(P) When Vehicleis Stationaryis Stationary
The vehicle is moving.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XShift the transmission to position ].
Apply Brake toApply Brake toSelect RSelect RYou have attempted to shift from position [to position ^.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XShift the transmission to position ^.
Service RequiredService RequiredDo Not Shift GearsDo Not Shift GearsVisit DealerVisit Dealer
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position [is selected:
XDrive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the trans-mission from position [.
If position ^, \\or ]is selected:
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not Pos‐Reversing Not Pos‐sible Servicesible ServiceRequiredRequired
You can no longer shift to transmission position ^due to a mal-function.
Transmission positions ], \\or [continue to be available.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Mal‐Transmission Mal‐function Stopfunction StopA malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo-nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The transmission shifts automaticallyto position \\.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XShift the transmission to position ].
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Stop Vehicle LeaveStop Vehicle LeaveEngine RunningEngine RunningWait TransmissionWait TransmissionCoolingCooling
The transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temporarilyimpaired or not possible.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XWait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Auxiliary BatteryAuxiliary BatteryMalfunctionMalfunctionThe auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longerbeing charged.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
XUntil then, always shift the transmission to position ]beforeyou switch off the engine.
XBefore leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
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Vario-Roof LoweringVario-Roof Lowering
The roof is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are depressur-ized.
XFully open or close the roof (Ypage 91).
Y
Open/Close Vario-Open/Close Vario-Roof CompletelyRoof Completely
The roof is not locked.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XPush or pull and hold the roof switch until the roof is fully open orclosed (Ypage 91).
Y
Start Engine SeeStart Engine SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The on-board voltage is too low.
XStart the engine.
XAfter approximately ten seconds, repeat the opening or closingprocedure (Ypage 91).
The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. Theroof drive has been switched off automatically for safety reasons.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately tenminutes.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRepeat the opening or closing procedure (Ypage 91).
Close Rear SideClose Rear SideWindowsWindowsYou leave the vehicle and at least one rear side window is open.
XClose the side windows (Ypage 88).
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Safety systems
Warning/indicatorlamp
Q QSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
' M Q '(USA only), M(Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp islit while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics maybe affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
' M Q '(USA only) or M(Canada only): the red brake system warning lampis lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not correct the malfunction.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
' QUSA only: the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is run-ning. The multifunction display also shows a display message with the &symbol.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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