2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON steering

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Reduce speed *A
t least one tyre is overheating. The af fected tyres are displ ayed in red. At temp eratures close tothe limit value,
th e tyres are displa yed in yello w. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thove rheated tyres
Overheated tyres can bur st. #
Reduce speed so that the tyres cool down. Ty
re pressure loss warning sy stem Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Tyre pressure Check tyres *T
he tyre pressure loss warning sy stem has de tected a significant loss of pressure. &
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. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 417

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
If th e trailer hitch is swivelling: #
Wait until the ball neck has reached the operational position.
Ù
Po we rst eering warning
lamp (red) The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*The po wer assi stance or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.Engine
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
ÿ Coolant warning lamp The
red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*Possible causes: R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning 428
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

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 437

Ac
tive Se rvice Sy stem PLUS
see AS SYST PLUS
Ac tive Speed Limit Assi st....................... 204
Display ................................................ 204
Fu nction .............................................. 204
Ac tive Steering Assist ............................ .206
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .208
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............2 08
Fu nction .............................................. 206
Sy stem limits ....................................... 206
Ac tive Traf fic Jam Assist
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .209
Fu nction .............................................. 209
Ad aptive brake lights ..............................19 6
Ad aptive cruise control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist
Fu nction ............................................... 131
Switching on/off ................................. 13 2
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Fu nction .............................................. 13 2
Switching on/off ................................. 13 4Ad
Blue ®
.................................................... 360
Ad ditives .............................................3 60
Capacity .............................................. 360
No tes ................................................... 176
Purity ................................................... 360
To pping up ...........................................1 77
Ad ditional door lo ck.................................. 74
Ad diti ves.................................................. 361
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 360
Engine oil ............................................. 361
Fu el ..................................................... 358
Ad diti ves (AdBlue ®
)
see AdBlue ®
Ad diti ves (engine oil)
see Additives
Ad diti ves (fuel)
see Fuel
ADS PLUS damping sy stem
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Ad versewe ather light ............................ .131
Af ter-sales service centre
see ASS YST PLUS AIR
BODY CONT ROL................................ .211
Setting ................................................. 212
Suspension .......................................... 211
Air conditioning menu Calling up ............................................ 14 4
Air distribution Setting ................................................ .143
Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem) ..... 14 5
Air freshener sy stem
see Frag rance sy stem
Air inlet see Air-water duct
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Air suspension see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents ................................................... 15 2
Ad justing (front) .................................. 15 2
Ad justing (rear) .................................... 15 3
Glo vebox .............................................1 53
Air vents
see Air vents 440
Index

BlueTEC
see AdBlue ®
Bonn et
Re setting (active bonnet) .................... 300
Boot box see EAS Y-PA CK boot box
Boot lid Closing .................................................. 80
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... .82
Locking separa tely ................................ 83
Opening ................................................ .79
Opening dimensions ............................3 64
Brake Assi stSystem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid Notes .................................................. 362
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 191
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 188
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 191
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .196 BA
S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 188
Driving tips .......................................... 16 0
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 191
HOLD function .................................... .210
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. 16 0
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 15 8
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 58
Braking assi stance
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 16
To w- starting ........................................ 332
To wing away ........................................ 328
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................3 30
Wheel change ...................................... 345
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Buttons Steering wheel .................................... 250 C
Calls Mercedes me ...................................... 280
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ....................................... 307
Car-to-X-Communication Displaying hazard warnings ................ .274
Care .......................................................... .312
360° Camera ....................................... 310
Air-water duct ...................................... 307
Car wash ............................................. 307
Carpet .................................................. 312
Deco rative foil .................................... .309
Displ ay................................................. 312
EAS Y-PA CK boot box ............................ 312
Exterior lighting ................................... 310
High-pressu recleaner ......................... 308 Index
443

:
Intellige nt Light Sy stem inoper‐
ative ..................................................... 376
Á Key not de tected (red displ ay
messa ge).............................................3 74
Á Key not de tected (white displ ay
messa ge).............................................3 74
: Left dipped beam (e xamp le) ...... .375
6 Left windowbag malfunction
Consult workshop (e xample).............. .370
¢ Lowe ring .................................... 399
: Malfunction See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 375
ð Maximum speed exceeded ......... 396
Ø ................................................... 419
ç Off..............................................3 95
ë Off.............................................. 398
ï Operation only possible in
transmission position P .......................379
! Parking brake See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 389 É
Please reduce speed .................. 400
Ý Please wait 48 V battery charg‐
ing ........................................................ 413
_ Rear left seat backrest not
loc ked (Example) .................................3 83
h Rectify tyre pressure ...................41 5
Ø Refill Ad Blue See Owne r’s
Manual .................................................4 18
! Release parking brake ................ 392
¸ Replace air cleaner .....................386
À Replace key See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .373
Á Replace key ................................ 373
8 Reser vefuel le vel...................... .386
6 Restra int sys. malfunction Con‐
sult workshop ...................................... 370
# See Owner's Manual ...................411
Ù Steering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual .... 381Ù
Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual .......382
# Stop vehicle Lea veengine run‐
ning ...................................................... 412
# Stop vehicle See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ 412
É Stop vehicle Vehicle too low .......3 99
ç suspended ................................. 395
: Switch off lights .......................... 376
: Switch on headlamps .................376
Ø Top up AdBlue Emergency op.
in XXX miles See Owner's Manual .......419
+ Top up coolant See Owner ’s
Manual ................................................ 384
¥ Top up washer fluid .................... 384
ï Trailer coupling extending… ........379
! Turn on the ignition torelease
th e parking brake ................................ 393
d Vehicle is operational Switch
off ignition before exiting .................... 379448
Index

É
Vehicle rising Please wait.......... .400
É Vehicle rising .............................. 400
h Warning tyre defect ....................416
h Wheel sensor(s) missing .............414
Ø XX,X l Top up AdBlue Switch on
ignition, wait 60 sec. or eng. start
not poss. .............................................. 419
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........402
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stinope rative .... 403
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stnot available
when towing a trailer See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 403
Ac tive bonnet malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 382
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions cur‐
re ntly limited See Owner's Manual ...... 409
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual ............................41 0Ac
tive Dis tance Assi stavailable
again .................................................. .396
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........395
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stinope rative ...... 396
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........403
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 403
Ac tive Parking Assist and
PA RKTRONIC inoperati veSee Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 400
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable due tomultiple emer‐
ge ncy stops ......................................... 397
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........396
Ac tive Steering Assist inoperative .......397
Ac tive Stop-and-Go Assist cur rently
una vailable see Owner's Manual .........397 Ac
tive Stop-and-Go Assist inopera‐
tive See Owner's Manual ..................... 398
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........377
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 377
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .377
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative ................................................ .377
App lybrake todeselect Park (P)
position ...............................................3 87
App lybrake toselect D or R ................387
App lybrake toselect R ........................ 387
Au xilia rybattery malfunction .............. 389
Beginning emer gency stop .................. 397
Blind Spot Assist cur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ...................... 402
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ............... 402 Index
449

Distance cont
rol
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
DI STRO NIC
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Door Additional door lock ...............................74
Child saf ety lock (rear door) .................. 67
Locking (emergency key) ...................... .78
Opening (from the inside) ......................75
Po we r closing function .......................... 78
Un locking (emer gency key) .................... 78
Un locking (from the inside) ...................75
Door cont rol panel .................................... .14
Dr aw bar
see Tow- bar sy stem
Drive Away Assist .................................... 228
Drive Away Assist
see Pr otection against collision
Drive position Enga ging ..............................................1 70
Drive prog ram display ............................. 167
Drive prog rams
see DYNA MIC SELECT Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad Symmetrical low beam ........................ 12 6
Driving saf ety sy stem ............................ .186
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 188
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 191
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .196
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 188
Cameras .............................................. 186
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 191
ESP ®
Crosswind Assi st........................ 19 0
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation .................... .190
Overview .............................................. 187
Ra dar and ultrasonic sensors .............. 186
Re sponsibility ...................................... 186
ST EER CONTROL .................................. 191
Driving sy stem
DY NA MIC BODY CONTROL .................. 211
Driving sy stem
see 360° Camera
see Active Blind Spot Assi st
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC see
Active Emergency Stop Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Parking Assist
see Active Speed Limit Assi st
see Active Steering Assist
see AIR BODY CONTROL
see ATTENTION ASSIST
see Blind Spot Assist
see Cruise control
see Driving saf ety sy stem
see HOLD function
see Limiter
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
see Traf fic Sign Assi st
Driving tips Driving abroad (symmetrical low
beam) .................................................. 12 6
Gene ral driving tips ............................ .160
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 58
Dr ows iness de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DY NA MIC BODY CONT ROL
Chassis ................................................ 211 Index
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