Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
To Engage Transmiss.
Position R First Depress
the Brake #
Shift the transmission toposition 005E.
Air Conditioning Malfunc-
tion See Operator's Man-
ual *T
he climate contro l system is functional, subject totemp orary
re strictions. The air quantity and fresh air supply are controlled
automaticall y. #
Have the climate cont rol sy stem checked at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Auxiliary Battery Mal-
function *T
he bac kup battery forth e transmission is not being charge d. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. #
Until then, alw ays shift the transmission toposition 005Dmanually
before you swit choff the engine. #
Before leaving theve hicle, apply the parking brake.
Reversing Not Possible
Service Required *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. It is no longer possible toshift
to reve rsege ar. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Stop *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission automatically
shifts toposition 005C. #
Stop in a safe location immediately. #
Shift the transmission toposition 005D. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
0072
Vehicle Operational
Switch the Ignition Off
Before Exiting *Y
ou are about toexitth eve hicle while it is ready tostart. #
When youex itth eve hicle, switch off the ignition and take the
ke y with you. #
Ifyo u do not exitth eve hicle, switch off the electrical consum‐
ers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the12 ‑Volt‑battery may
discha rge and theve hicle can only be star ted using a boos ter
battery (jump start).
Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can
no longer be changed. #
Ifth e transmission is in position 005B, visit aqualified specialist
wo rkshop, without changing the transmission position. #
For all other transmission positions, park theve hicle in a safe
location. #
Inform a qualified specialist workshop or the breakdown service.
Only Shift to 'P' when
Vehicle is Stationary *
The transmission can only be brought into position 005Difth eve hicle
is at a standstill.
N Permanently Active
Risk of Rolling Away *W
hile theve hicle is rolling or driving, the transmission was shif ted
to position 005C. #
Tostop, press the brake pedal and, when theve hicle is at a
st andstill, shift the transmission toposition 005D. #
Tocontinue driving, shi ftthe transmission toposition 005Bor005E. 294
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently Unavail-
able See Operator's Man-
ual *A
daptive Highbeam Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (/ page81). #
Continue driving.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the sy stem will be avail‐
able again. The display message Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now
Available appears.
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Inoperative *A
daptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
0049
Switch On Headlamps *Y
ou are driving without a low beam. #
Turn the light switch toposition 0058.
or #
Turn the light switch tothe0058 position.
0049
Switch Off Lights *Y
ou are leaving theve hicle and the light is still switched on. #
Turn the light switch toposition 0058.
0049
Auto Lamp Function
Inoperative *T
he light sensor is malfunctioning. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
0049
Malfunction See Opera-
tor’s Manual *T
heexterior lighting is malfunctioning. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Ve hicles with trailer hitch: a fuse may ha veblown. #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the fuses, and replace them if necessary(/ page 228).
0049
Check Left Low
Beam (exa mp le) *T
he bulb in question is faulty. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
or #
Check whe ther changing the bulb is permitted. Indicator and
warning lamps Overview of
warning and indicator lamps When
the ignition is switched on, many sy stems
per form a self-test. Some warning and indicator
lamps may switch on or flash temp orarily during
th is time. This behavior is no cause for alarm.
These warning and indicator lamps only signal a
malfunction if they light up or flash, once the
engine has been star ted or theve hicle is in oper‐
ation. Wa
rning and indicator lamps:
0058 Low beam (/
page 79)
0060 Pa
rking light (/ page 79)
0057 High beam (/
page 80)
003E003D Tu
rn signal (/ page 80)
005E Re
ar fog light (/ page 79)
00E9 Saf
ety belt not fastened
(/ page 302)
0027 and
004D USA: Brakes (red) (/
page 297)296
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
004D
Canada: Brakes (red) (/
page 297)
004D Brakes (yellow) (/
page 297)
0025 ABS malfunctioning (/
page 297)
002E Off-
road gear
00E5 ESP®
(/ page 297)
00BB ESP®
OFF (/ page 297)
00D4 Ac
tive Brake Assi stdeactivated
(/ page 139)
0049
and 0024 USA: Electric parking brake applied
(red) (/ page 297) (/ page 297)
0024 Canada: Electric parking brake
applied (red) (/
page 297)
(/ page 297)
0024 Electric parking brake (yell
ow)
( / page 297) (/ page 297) 00CC
Po
we r-assis tedsteering malfunc‐
tioning (/ page 303)
003D Elect
rical malfunction
(/ page 303)
0075 Re
stra int sy stem (/ page 297)
00B9 Check Engine (/
page 303)
00D4 Fu
elreser vewith fuel filler flap loca‐
tion indicator (/ page 303)
00AC Coolant
too hot/cold (/ page 303)
00BA Dis
tance warning (/ page 303)
0028 Preglow
0077 Ti
re pressure monitor Saf
ety sy stems Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0024
and
0049
Elect ric pa rking brake
applied red indicator
lamp (USA) does not light
up
0024 Elect ric pa rking brake
applied red indicator
lamp (Canada) does not
light up
0024 Elect ric pa rking brake
malfunctioning yellow
indicator lamp lights up Ve
hicles with electric parking brake: the electric parking brake red
indicator lamp does not light up. The elect ric pa rking brake yellow indi‐
cator lamp lights up.
Meaning of the indicator lamps:
R The red indicator lamp does not light up: the electric parking brake
has been released.
R The yellow indicator lamp lights up: the electric parking brake is
malfunctioning. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Switch the ignition off and back on. #
Ifth e malfunction message persists, visit a qualified specialist work‐
shop. #
Park theve hicle only on le vel ground and secure it against rolling
aw ay ( /page 134).
0024 and Ve
hicles with electric parking brake: there d and yellow elect ric
parking brake indicator lamps light up. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 297
Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0049
Re d electric parking
brake applied indicator
lamp (USA) lights up
0024 Re d electric parking
brake applied indicator
lamp (Canada) lights up
0024
The electric parking
brake malfunctioning yel‐
low indicator lamp does
not light up R
The elect ric pa rking brake yellow indicator lamp does not light up:
th ere are no malfunctions with the electric parking brake. #
Do not drive theve hicle if the electric parking brake has been
applied.
0024 and
0049
Re d parking brake
applied indicator lamp
(USA) lights up
0024
Re d parking brake
applied indicator lamp
(Canada) lights up Ve
hicles with manual parking brake: there d parking brake indicator
lamp lights up.
Meaning of the indicator lamp:
R The red parking brake indicator lamp lights up: the parking brake
has been applied. #
Do not drive theve hicle if the parking brake has been applied.
004D
Brake sy stem warning
lamp (yellow) The brake sy
stem yellow warning lamp lights up while the engine is on. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem malfunc‐
tion
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. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 299
Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomalfunctions in there stra int
sy stem
If th ere stra int sy stem is malfunctioning, restra int sy stem compo‐
nents may be triggered unintentionally or may not deploy as inten‐
ded during an accident. This may af fect the Emer gency Tensioning
Devices or airbags, forex ample. #
Have there stra int sy stem checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
00E5 ESP ®
wa rning lamp lights
up The ESP
®
ye llow warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunc‐
tioning. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabiliza‐
tion. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Continue driving carefully. #
Read the messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
00E5
ESP ®
wa rning lamp
fl ashes The ESP
®
ye llow warning lamp flashes during the trip.
ESP ®
inter venes (/ page 138). #
Adapt your driving style to thewe ather and road conditions.
00BB ESP ®
OFF warning lamp The ESP
®
OFF yellow warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
ESP ®
has been switched off. &
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 ety sy 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. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist work‐
shop. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 301
Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Comply with instructions toswitch ESP ®
off (/ page138).
0025 ABS warning lamp The ABS
yellow warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, this means the EBD is malfunc‐
tioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunc‐
tioning. &
WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunc‐
tioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely
impaired. The braking dis tance in an emergency braking situation
can increase. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched
off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. #
Continue driving carefully. #
Read the messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Seat belt
Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0076
Seat belt warning lamp
fl ashes The
red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermit tent wa rning tone
sounds.
The driver or co-d rive r does not ha vetheir belt on during the trip
(speeds abo ve15 mp h (25 km/h)). #
Put on the seat belt (/ page31).
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. #
Remo vethe objects from the front-passenger seat.
0076
Seat belt warning lamp
lights up The seat belt
redwa rning lamp lights up once the engine has star ted.
A wa rning tone may also sound.
When theve hicle is stationary: The seat belt warning lamp reminds driv‐
ers and front-passenger toput on their seat belt. #
Putting on the seat belt (/ page31).
Objects on the front-passenger seat may pr eventthe seat belt warning
lamp from going out. 302
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Stop immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and
switch off the engine. Do not continue driving. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp era‐
ture scale: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Otherwise: #
Leavetheve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from theve hicle until the
engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel(/ page 206). #
Ensure that the air supply tothe engine radiator is not obstructed. #
Without subjecting the engine toexc essive stra in, continue tothe
nea rest qu alified specialist workshop. Ensure that the coolant tem‐
perature display remains below 248 °F (120 °C).
003D
Electrical malfunction
wa rning lamp The elect
rical malfunction redwa rning lamp lights up.
A malfunction has occur red in the electrics. #
Read the messages on the multifunction displa y.
00D4
Fu elreser vewarning
lamp The fuel
reser veyellow warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
The fuel supplies ha vereached there ser veleve l. #
Refuel.
00B9 Engine diagnosis warning
lamp The
yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
A malfunction has occur red in the engine, theex haust sy stem or the
fuel sy stem.
The emissions limit value may ha vebeen exceeded and the engine may
be running in eme rgency operation mode. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified special‐
ist workshop. Ti
res Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0077
Ti re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes The
yellow tire pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure
loss/malfunction) flashes forro ughly one minute and then lights up per‐
manentl y.
The tire pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning. 304
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Ad
aptive Highbeam Assist Cur‐
re ntly Una vailable See Opera tor's
Manual ............................................. 296
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐
tive .................................................. .296
0099 Additive Sy stem Fault Emer‐
ge ncy Op.: XXX mph See Opera‐
to r's Manual .................................... .290
0099 Additive Sy stem Fault See
Operator's Manual ...........................289
0099 Additive Sy stem Fault Starts
until Emerg. Op.: XXX See Opera‐
to r's Manual .................................... .289
Air Conditioning Malfunction See
Operator's Manual ............................ 294
Apply Brake toShift from 'P' ............ 295
00AD ATTENTION ASSIST Inopera‐
tive ................................................... 285
00AD ATTENTION ASSIS T:Take a
Break! ............................................... 285
0049 AutoLamp Function Inopera‐
tive ................................................... 296
Au xilia ryBattery Malfunction ........... 294
Blind Spot Assi stCur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual
.......................................................... 284
Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ............ 284
Blind Spot Assist Trailer NotMoni‐
to re d ................................................ 284
004D Check Brake Fluid Le vel.......... 279
Check Brake Pads See Operator's
Manual .............................................2 79
00AC CheckCoolant Le vel See
Opera tor's Manual ........................... 288
00B2 Check Engine Oil AtNext
Re fueling .......................................... 287
00B2Che ckEngine Oil Le vel (Add 1
Liter) ................................................ 286
003ACheck Fuel Filter ......................2 86
0049Che ckLeft Low Beam (e xam‐
ple) .................................................. .296
0077Che ckTire s .............................. 291
00B2 Check Washer Fluid ................2 9200AC
Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle
Tu rn Engine Off ................................ 288
Cruise Control Inoperati ve............... 283
00CE Currently Un available Cam‐
era Dirty .......................................... .283
Curr ently Un available Radar Sen‐
sors Dirty .........................................2 84
0025 Currently Una vailable See
Opera tor's Manual ........................... 282
00E5Curr ently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual ............................ 281
00AFDon't Forget Your Key.............. .291
Driver's Door Open & Transmission
Not in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling
Aw ay ................................................ 295
00B3Engine Oil Le vel Cann otBe
Measured ......................................... 286
00B2 Engine Oil Le vel Low Stop
Ve hicle Turn Engine Off .................... 286
00B2Engine Oil Pressure Stop
Switch Off Engine ............................. 286
00B2 Engine Oil Reduce Oil Le vel.... .2 86
0075Fr ont Left Malfunction
Service Required (e xample).............. 277
00D4 Fuel Le vel Low ........................ .285
0024Incline TooSt eep See Opera‐
to r's Manual ..................................... 278
003B Inoperative Battery Low ...........293
003B Inoperative Refuel Vehicle .......2 93
0025 Inoperative See Operator's
Manual ............................................. 282
00E5Inope rative See Operator's
Manual ............................................ .281
007A Inoperative See Operator's
Manual .............................................2 81
003B Inoperative See Operator ’s
Manual ............................................. 293
00AFKe yNot De tected (red dis‐
pl ay messa ge)...................................2 91
00AF KeyNot De tected (white dis‐
pl ay messa ge).................................. 292 Index
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