2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE warning lights

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
8 Fu elreser ve wa rning lamp
lights up The
yellow fuel reser vewarning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
*T he fuel supply has dropped into there ser verange. #
Refuel. Brakes
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
! Elect ric pa rking brake indi‐
cator lamp (red)
!
The elect ric pa rking brake
(yellow) indicator lamp The
red elect ric pa rking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit.
The yellow elect ric pa rking brake indicator lamp also lights up in theev ent of a malfunction.
* #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 443

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driv‐
ing. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. Driving sy
stems Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
L Wa rning lamp for dis tance
wa rning function The
red dis tancewarning lamp lights up while theve hicle is in motion.
*T he dis tance totheve hicle in front is too small forth e speed selected.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obs tacle at too high a speed. #
Be prepared tobrake immediatel y. #
Increase the dis tance. Display messa
ges and warning/indicator lamps 445

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking dis tance may increase. In addi‐
tion, 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. ÷
ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
*O ne or more wheels has reached its grip limit (/ page196). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp lights
up The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
* ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems
are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 447

Ty
re pressure moni tor Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes The
yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one minu teand
th en remains lit.
*The tyre pressu remonitor is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem cann otissue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tyres.
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking. #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. h
Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
*The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
R The tyres can bu rst.
R The tyres can wearexc essively and/or une venly.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 449

Boot lid
see Tailgate
Brake Assist Sy stem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes ................................................... 373
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 9
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 19 5
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 19 9
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .203
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 19 5
Driving tips .......................................... 16 8
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 9
HOLD function .................................... .219
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. 16 8
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 16 6
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 66Braking assi
stance
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 16
To w- starting ........................................ .341
To wing away ........................................ 337
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................3 39
Wheel change ...................................... 355
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Buttons Steering wheel .................................... 259 C
Calls Mercedes me ...................................... 289
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key
Car wash
see Care Car
wash (care) ........................................3 16
Car-to-X-Communication Displaying hazard warnings ................ .283
Care .......................................................... 321
360° Camera ....................................... 319
Air-water duct ...................................... 316
Car wash ..............................................3 16
Carpet ................................................ .321
Deco rative foil ...................................... 318
Displ ay................................................. 321
Exterior lighting .................................... 319
High-pressu recleaner .......................... 317
Matt finish ........................................... 318
Pa int wo rk ............................................. 318
Plastic trim .......................................... 321
Re alwo od/trim elements .................... 321
Re versing camera ................................ 319
Ro of lining ...........................................3 21
Seat belt .............................................. 321
Seat co ver ........................................... 321
Sensors ................................................ 319
St eering wheel .....................................3 21
Ta ilpipes .............................................. .319
Tr ailer hit ch.......................................... 319
Wa shing byhand ..................................3 18 Index
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É
Max. speed 35 km/h (white
display message) ..................................4 11
î Max. speed 40 km/h ..................417
ð Maximum speed exceeded ......... 406
î Notpossible in cur rent drive
program ............................................... 417
Ø ................................................... 431
ç Off.............................................. 405
ë Off.............................................. 408
ï Operation only possible in
transmission position P .......................389
! Parking brake See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 399
É Please reduce speed ...........410,411
Ý Please wait 48 V battery charg‐
ing ...................................................... .425
_ Rear left seat backrest not
loc ked (Example) .................................3 93
h Rectify tyre pressure .................. 427 Ø
Refill Ad Blue See Owne r’s
Manual ................................................ 430
! Release parking brake ................ 402
¸ Replace air cleaner .....................396
À Replace key See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .383
Á Replace key ................................ 383
8 Reser vefuel le vel...................... .396
6 Restra int sys. malfunction Con‐
sult workshop ...................................... 380
# See Owner's Manual .................. 423
Ù Steering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual .... 391
Ù Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual .......392
# Stop vehicle Lea veengine run‐
ning ..................................................... 424
# Stop vehicle See Owner's Man‐
ual .......................................................4 24
É Stop vehicle Vehicle too low .......4 09 ç
suspended ................................. 405
: Switch off lights ......................... 386
: Switch on headla mps................. 386
Ø Top up AdBlue Emergency op.
in XXX miles See Owner's Manual ....... 431
+ Top up coolant See Owner ’s
Manual ................................................ 394
¥ Top up washer fluid .................... 394
ï Trailer coupling extending… ........ 389
! Turn on the ignition torelease
th e parking brake ................................ 403
d Vehicle is operational Switch
off ignition before exiting .................... 389
É Vehicle rising Please wait.......... .410
É Vehicle rising .............................. 41 0
h Warning tyre defect .................... 428
h Wheel sensor(s) missing ............ 426
Ø XX,X l Top up AdBlue Switch on
ignition, wait 60 sec. or eng. start
not poss. .............................................. 431 460
Index

Re
ar (fitting/removing) ........................ 103
Re ar (lo wering from the front) .............1 03
Head-up display ....................................... 262
Ad justing display elements (on-board
compu ter) ............................................ 262
Ad justing the brightness (on-board
computer) ............................................ 262
Fu nction ............................................... 261
Menu (on-board compu ter) .................. 262
Operating the memory function ........... 11 5
Setting the position (on-board com‐
puter) .................................................. 262
Switching on/off ................................. 263
Headla mpflashing .................................. 13 5
Headlamps see Automatic driving lights
Heating see Climate control
Help call see Mercedes-Benz emergency call sy stem
High beam Activating/deactivating ...................... .135
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist .................. .138
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus .......... .139 High-pressure cleaner (care)
..................317
Hill Start Assist ........................................ 218
HOLD function ......................................... 219
Fu nction/no tes .................................... 219
Switching on/off ................................. 219
Home screen (media display) Overview ............................................. 266
Hooking the luggage net .........................125 I
i-Size child seat securing sy stem
Fitting .................................................... 59
i‑Size child seat securing sy stem
Seats suitable for attaching ................... 58
Identification plate Engine ................................................. 363
Ve hicle ................................................ 363
Ignition Switching on (S tart/S top button) ........ 16 2
Ignition key
see Key
Immobiliser ................................................ 93 Implied
warranty
Ve hicle ................................................... 31
In-Car Of fice ............................................ .293
Fe atures .............................................. 293
Indicator lamps see Warning/indicator lamps
Individual drive prog ram
Con figuring .......................................... 175
Selecting .............................................. 175
Inspection see AS SYST PLUS
Instrument clus ter
Fu nction/no tes ........................... 257, 258
Instrument display Function/no tes ................................... 258
Instrument clus ter ................................. 10
Wa rning/indicator lamps .................... 436
Instrument display and on-boa rd
compu ter
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 257
Intelligent Light Sy stem
Ac tive headla mps ................................ 13 6
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist .................. .138 Index
467

Opening
the tailgate using your foot
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... .82
Operating fluids
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 370
Ad ditives (fuel) .................................... 368
Brake fluid .......................................... .373
Coolant (engine) .................................. 373
Engine oil ............................................. 371
Fu el (diesel) ......................................... 368
Fu el (petrol) ......................................... 367
No tes .................................................. 365
Wi ndsc reen washer fluid ...................... 374
Operating saf ety
48 V on-boa rdelectrical sy stem ............ 22
Declaration of confo rmity (elect ro‐
magnetic compatibility) ......................... 24
Declaration of conformity (ja ck) ............ 27
Declaration of conformity (TIREFIT kit) .. 28
Declaration of conformity (wireless
ve hicle components) ............................. 24
EQ Boo st............................................... 22
Information ............................................ 22
Ope rating sy stem
see On-board computer Optimised acceleration
...........................167
Ac tivating ............................................ .167
Outside mir rors ............................... 147, 14 8
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .............. 14 8
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function ........ 15 0
Fo lding in/out .................................... .147
Operating the memory function ........... 11 5
Pa rking position .................................. .149
Setting ................................................. 147
Overhead control panel Overview ................................................ 12
Owner's Manual Vehicle equipment ................................. 22
Owner's Manual (digital) ...........................18 P
Pa int code ................................................ 363
Pa intwork (cleaning instructions) ..........318
Pa nel heating
Setting .................................................1 07
Pa norama sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof Pa
rk position
Inserting .............................................. 178
Selecting au tomatical ly........................ 178
Pa rking
see Electric parking brake
Pa rking aid
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC .................. 223
Ac tivating ............................................ 226
Ad justing warning tones ...................... 227
Deactivating ........................................ 226
Fu nction .............................................. 223
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 23
Pa rking assistance sy stems
see Active Parking Assist
Pa rking brake
see Electric parking brake
Pa rking lights .......................................... .133
Pa rking position
Outside mir rors ................................... 14 9
St oring the position of the passenger
outside mir ror using reve rsege ar ........ 14 9
Pa rking up ................................................ 19 3 Index
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