Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Check Brake Pads See
Operator's Manual *T
he brakepads ha vereached their wear limit. &
WARNING Risk of accident due torestricted braking po wer
When the brake pads ha vereached their wear limit, the braking
po we r may be restricted. #
Drive on carefully. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
004D
Check Brake Fluid Level *T
here is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
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 brak‐
ing characteristics may be impaired. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not add brake fluid. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic con‐
ditions. Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not add brake fluid.
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions Limited See Opera-
tor's Manual *A
ctive Brake Assi stis malfunctioning. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions Currently Limited
See Operator's Manual *A
ctive Brake Assi stistemp orarily una vailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the sy stem limits (/ page149). #
Drive on.
When the ambient conditions are within the sy stem limits, the
sy stem will be available again. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop in accordance
with the traf fic conditions and restart the engine.
Radar Sensors Dirty See
Operator's Manual *
The radar sensor sy stem is malfunctioning. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the sensors
R Heavy precipitation
R Exte nded country driving wi thout other traf fic, e.g. in the desert
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear, proceed as follo ws: 358
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean all sensors (/ page 288). #
Restart the engine.
SOS NOT READY *T
he emergency call sy stem is not available.
Po ssible causes forth is include:
R The ignition is switched off.
R The emer gency call sy stem is malfunctioning. #
Switch on the ignition.
If an emer gency call is una vailable, a message tothis ef fect will
appear on the multifunction display of the instrument clus ter. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
% Yo
u can find more information on there gional availability of the
emer gency call sy stem at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
connect_ecall
007A
0025
00E5 Inoperative See Opera-
tor's Manual *
EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be mal‐
functioning. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are mal‐
functioning
If EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning, the wheels can lock
when braking and ESP ®
cann otcar ryout vehicle stabilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus
se verely impaired. The braking di stance in an emer gency brak‐
ing situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf ety sys‐
te ms are switched off. #
Drive on careful ly. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
00E5 Inoperative See Opera-
tor's Manual *
ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be mal‐
functioning.
The brake sy stem continues working with the normal ef fect. The
braking dis tance may increase in eme rgency braking situations. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabili‐
zation. 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 and indicator lamps 359
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00CE
00B0
á
Currently Unavailable
Camera Dirty *
The camera view is restricted. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision
R Heavy precipitation or fog
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean the windshield. #
If necessar y,consult a qualified specialist workshop. Currently Unavailable
Radar Sensors Dirty
*
The radar sensor sy stem is malfunctioning. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the sensors
R Heavy precipitation
R Exte nded country driving wi thout other traf fic, e.g. in the desert
The following sy stems may be af fected:
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC (/ page 152)
R Blind Spot Assist (/ page164)
R Active Brake Assi st (/ page 149)
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean all sensors (/ page 288). #
Restart the engine. #
If necessar y,consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Distance Assist
Now Available *A
ctive Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC is operational again and can be
acti vated (/ page153).
00D9 Off *T
he HOLD function has been deactivated because theve hicle is slip‐
ping or an activation condition has not been met. #
Reactivate the HOLD function later on or check the HOLD func‐
tion's activation conditions (/ page155).
Traffic Sign Assist Inop-
erative *T
raffic Sign Assist is malfunctioning. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Traffic Sign Assist Cam-
era View Restricted See
Operator's Manual *
The camera view is restricted. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision
R Heavy precipitation or fog362
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean the windshield.
Traffic Sign Assist Cur-
rently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual *T
raffic Sign Assist is temp orarily una vailable (/ page163). #
Drive on.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the sy stem will be avail‐
able again.
*T he windshield is dirty.
Clean the windshield.
Blind Spot Assist Inoper-
ative *B
lind Spot Assist is malfunctioning (/ page164). #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Blind Spot Assist Trailer
Not Monitored *W
hen you es tablish an electrical connection with the trailer, Blind
Spot Assist will remain available but the area beside the trailer will
not be monitored. The function of Blind Spot Assist may be restric‐
te d as a result (/ page164). #
Press the left-hand Touch Control and ackn owledge the display
message.
Blind Spot Assist Cur-
rently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual *B
lind Spot Assist is temp orarily una vailable (/ page164).
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (/ page164). #
Drive on.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the sy stem will be avail‐
able again.
or #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop in accordance
with the traf fic conditions and restart the engine. #
If necessar y,clean there ar bumper. If the bumper is very dirty,
th e sensors in the bumper may malfunction.
Active Lane Keeping
Assist Camera View
Restricted See Opera-
tor's Manual *T
he camera view is restricted (/ page 167).
Po ssible causes:
R Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision
R Heavy precipitation or fog
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean the windshield. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 363
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Af terth e message appears forth efirs t time, the engine can only be
st ar ted ano ther 10 times. The number of remaining engine starts XX
(10 to1) is shown in the message everytime the engine is star ted. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
0099 Additive System Fault
Emergency Op.: XXX
mph See Operator's
Manual *
In addition, theye llow 00B9 Check Engine warning lamp on the
instrument clus ter lights up and a warning tone sounds.
Yo u can only drive theve hicle at a maximum speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h). #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Ti
res Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050 Solutions
Tire Pressure Monitor
Inoperative No Wheel
Sensors *T
he ins talled wheels do not ha vesuitable tire pressure sensors. The
tire pressure monitor has been switched off. #
Install wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
0077
Tire Press. Sen. Missing *T
he tire pressure sensor signal is missing from one or more tires.
No pressure value is displa yedfo rth e tire in question. #
Have thefa ulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Tire Press. Monitor Cur-
rently Unavailable *T
here is inter fere nce from a po werful source of radio wav es As a
re sult, no signals from the tire pressure sensors are received. The
tire pressure monitor is temp orarily una vailable. #
Continue driving.
As soon as the cause has been eliminated, the tire pressure
monitor automatically switches on.
0077 Warning Tire Malfunction *T
he pressure in one or more tires suddenly falls. The wheel position
is shown. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thaflat tire
Flat tires are dangerous in thefo llowing ways:
R The tires can overheat and cause a fire.
R The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking,
may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose cont rol of theve hicle. #
Do not drive with a flat tire. #
Obse rveth e no tes on flat tires. In
fo rm ation about flat tires (/ page 294). #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tires. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 369
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0077
Check Tires *T
he pressure in one or more tires has fallen significantl y.The wheel
position is shown. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tire pres‐
sure
Ti re pressures that are too low pose thefo llowing hazards:
R The tires may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R The tires may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may
greatly impair tire traction.
R The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking,
may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose cont rol of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tire pressu re. #
Adjust the tire pressure if necessar y. #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tire pressure (/ page310) and the tires.
0077
Please Correct Tire Pres-
sure *T
he pressure in at least one tire is too low or the pressures of the
individual tires deviate too much from each other. #
Check the tire pressure, and add air if necessar y. #
When the tire pressure has been set cor rectl y,re-sta rt the tire
pressure monitor (/ page316).
Tire Pressure Mo nitor
Inoperative *T
he tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Key
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00AF
Don't Forget Your Key *T
his message reminds you not tolea veyour SmartK eyintheve hi‐
cle. #
Take the SmartK eywith you when youget out of theve hicle.
00AF
Place the Key in the
Marked Space See Oper-
ator's Manual *S
martK eydetection is malfunctioning. #
Change the SmartK ey's position in theve hicle. #
Start theve hicle with the SmartK eyinthe mar ked space
(/ page 110). 37 0
Displaymessa ges and warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00AF
Key Not Detected (red
display message) *T
he SmartK eyis not de tected and may no longer be in theve hicle.
The SmartK eyis no longer in theve hicle and you swit ch the engine
off:
R You can no lon gerst art the engine.
R You cannot lock theve hicle centra lly. #
Ensure that the SmartK eyis in theve hicle.
If th e SmartK eydetection function has a malfunction due to a
stro ngradio signal source, proceed as follo ws: #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic con‐
ditions. #
Place the SmartK eyinthe mar ked space forst arting with the
SmartK ey (/page 110).
00AF Key Not Detected (white
display messa ge) *T
he SmartK eyis cur rently not de tected. #
Change the SmartK ey's position in theve hicle. #
Ifth e SmartK eyisstill not de tected, start the engine with the
SmartK eyinthe mar ked space (/ page110).
00AF Replace Key Ba ttery*T
he SmartK ey's battery is discharged. #
Changing the battery (/ page47).
00AF Obtain a New Key *T
he SmartK eymust be replaced. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Ve
hicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00B2
Check Washer Fluid *T
hewasher fluid le vel in thewa sher fluid reser voir has fallen below
th e minimum. #
Adding washer fluid (/ page 284).
003E *A
t least one door is open. #
Close all the doors.
f *T
he hood is open. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 371
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic con‐
ditions. Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Shift to 'P' or 'N' to Start
Engine *
Yo u ha veattem pted tostart the engine in transmission position 005B
or 005E. #
Shift the transmission toposition 005Dor005C.
To Engage Transmiss.
Position R First Depress
the Brake *
Yo u ha veattem pted toshift from position 005Bor005C toposition 005E. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Shift the transmission toposition 005E.
Air Conditioning Malfunc-
tion See Operator's Man-
ual *T
he function of the climate cont rol sy stem is temp orarily restricted.
The quantity of air and flow of fresh air are contro lled automatically. #
Have the climate cont rol sy stem checked at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Auxiliary Battery Mal-
function *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being
ch arge 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 toselect
re ve rsege ar. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Stop *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission automatically
shifts toposition 005C. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic con‐
ditions. #
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 when it is in a ready-to-d rive state. #
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 ‑V battery may dis‐
ch arge and it will be possible tostart theve hicle only with the
aid of a second battery (s tarting assis tance).
Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer *T
he transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can
no longer be changed. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 373