2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE check engine

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
R The coolant pump is faulty
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded 120°C. &
WARNING Risk of bu rns when opening the bonn et
If yo u open the bonn etwhen the engine has overheated or when there is a fire inthe engine compartment, the
fo llowing situations may occur:
R You could come into contact with hot gases.
R You could come into contact with other hot, escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the bonn etclosed and call thefire service. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and switch off the engine. Do not continue
driving. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp erature scale: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the upper end of thete mp erature scale: #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (/ page 368). 492
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below 120°C.
; Engine diagnosis warning
lamp *T
he yellow engine diagno stics warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occu rred 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 specialist workshop.
Ve hicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank may ha vebeen run dr y. #
Start the engine thre eto four times af terre fuelling.
If th eye llow engine diagnosis warning lamp goes out, emer gency operation mode is cancelled. The vehicle need
not be checked.
#
Elect rical fault warning
lamp *T
hered elect rical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault in the electrics. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 493

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(yellow) *T
he yellow brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem malfunction
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. #
Adjust your speed and drive on carefull y,leaving a suitable dis tance totheve hicle in front. #
Ifth e multifunction display sho wsa display message, obse rve it. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(red) *T
he red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
R The reis insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryif brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking dis tance can increase in emergency braking situations. Display messa
ges and warning/indicator lamps 495

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 *
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
or
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion:
One or more wheels has reached its grip limit (/ page177). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
The yellow ESP warning 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. 498
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Ac
tivating/deactivating the synchro‐
nisation function (cont rol panel)............ 13 6
Ac tivating/deactivating the synchro‐
nisation function (multimedia sy stem)... 13 6
Air-reci rculation mode.......................... .137
Au tomatic control.................................. 13 6
Demi sting the windscreen..................... 13 5
Demi sting windo ws............................... 13 6
Fr ont air vents....................................... 14 2
Inserting/removing theflacon (fra‐
gr ance sy stem)...................................... 137
Ionisation............................................... 137
No te...................................................... 13 5
Re ar air vents....................................... .143
Re sidual heat......................................... 137
Setting the air distribution..................... 13 5
Setting the air flow ................................. 13 5
Setting the fragrance sy stem.................1 37
Setting theve hicle interior temp era‐
ture........................................................ 13 5
St ationary heater/ ventilation................ 13 8
Switching on/of f................................... 13 5
Switching there ar wind owheater
on/off...................................................1 35
THERMATIC control pane l...................... 13 5
THERMOTRONIC contro l panel..............135 Ve
ntilating theve hicle (con venience
opening).................................................. 86
Co ckpit
Overview................................................... 6
Co ffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Collision de tection (pa rked vehicle)
Information............................................ 173
COMAND Online see Multimedia sy stem
COMAND Touch
Managing devices.................................. 268
Combination switch .................................. 12 3
Compass..................................................... 301
Compu ter
see On-board computer
Connection status
Displ aying.............................................. 332
Overview............................................... 332
Contacts Calling up.............................................. .311
Del eting................................................ .312
Downloading (from mobile phone )......... 310 Importing...............................................
311
Importing (o verview)............................. .311
Information............................................ 310
Making a call......................................... 312
Na me form at......................................... .311
Options.................................................. 312
St oring................................................... 312
Controller Operating.............................................. 256
Con venience closing ................................... 86
Con venience opening ..................................86
Coolant (engine) Check le vel............................................ 368
No tes....................................................4 28
Cooling see Clima tecontrol
Co pyright..................................................... 36
Cornering light ...........................................1 24
Cross Traf fic Alert..................................... 225
Crosswind Assist Function/no tes...................................... 178 Index
509

DIRECT SELECT le
ver
Engaging drive position........................ .159
Engaging neutral................................... .158
Engaging park position.......................... 15 9
Engaging pa rkposition automatically....1 59
Engaging reve rsege ar........................... 15 8
Fu nction................................................ 157
Display (care) ............................................ .374
Display (multimedia sy stem)
Settings................................................. 263
Display (on-boa rdcompu ter)
Displ ays on the multifunction displa y.... 236
Displ aymessage
Calling up (on-board compu ter)............. 433
No tes....................................................4 33
Display messages ¯ - - - km/h ..................................... 458
ç - - - km/h ..................................... 459
È - - - km/h ..................................... 459
# 12V battery See Owner's Man‐
ual..........................................................4 74Û
48 V battery See Owner's Man‐
ual.......................................................... 476
: Active Light Sy stem inoperative... 440
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Emer. op.:
max. XXX mphSt art not poss. in XXX
miles .................................................... .484
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Emer‐
ge ncy op. in XXX km See Owner's
Manual.................................................. 483
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible................................. .484
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... .483
5 Add 1 litre engine oil when
next refuelling....................................... 485
é ATTENTION ASSIST inoperative ....458
é ATTENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break!....................................................4 58
: Automatic driving lights inoper‐
ative...................................................... 439 Á
Change key bat teries .................... 437
J Check brake fluid le vel................. 456
# Check brake pads See Owner's
Manual.................................................. 457
5 Check engine oil le vel when
next refuelling....................................... 485
ï Checktrailer hitch lo ck................ 443
h Check tyre(s) ................................ 478
! Clean the fuel filter ...................... 449
ÿ Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off..............................................4 48
! currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... .469
÷ currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... .470
5 Engine oil le vel cannot be
measured .............................................. 487
5 Engine oil le velRe duce oil le vel.... 486
5 Engine oil le velSt op vehicle
Switch engine off.................................. 486 Index
511

Au
xilia rybattery malfunction (white
display message) ...................................4 52
Beginning emer gency stop.....................4 61
Blind Spot Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ........................ 463
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ................. 463
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual .....4 63
Cannot start engine See Owner's
Manual................................................. .477
Check tyre pressures then restart
Ru n Flat Indicator................................. .481
Cruise cont rol and Limiter inope rative.. 458
Cruise control inope rative..................... 458
Cruise control off.................................. 459
Fr ont-passenger airbag disabled See
Owner's Manual....................................4 35
Fr ont-passenger airbag enabled See
Owner's Manual....................................4 35
Hazard warning lamps malfunctioning.. .442 Limi
ter inoperative................................ 459
Limiter passive...................................... 459
Mercedes me connect Services limi‐
te d See Owner's Manual........................4 74
Mo tor can be star ted again...................4 77
N permanently active Risk of vehicle
ro lling .................................................... 451
Only select Park (P) when vehicle is
st ationary.............................................. 450
Pa rking Assist and PARKTRONIC
inoperative See Owner's Manual ...........468
Pa rking Assist Manoeuvring assis‐
ta nce limited See Owner's Manual........ 468
Place theke y in the mar ked space
See Owner's Manual............................. 438
PRE-SAFE inoperative See Owner's
Manual..................................................4 36
Ra dar sensors dirty See Owner's
Manual..................................................4 73
Re duce speed ........................................ 480 Re
versing not poss. Consult workshop.. 451
Risk of vehicle rolling Driver door
open and transmission not in P............. 451
Ru n Flat Indicator inope rative............... .481
Speed limit (winter tyres) XXX km/h..... 461
St op vehicle Lea veengine running
Wa itTransmission cooling .....................452
To shift out of P or N,depress brake
and start engine.................................... 450
To switch off the engine, press
St art/ Stop button for at least 3 sec‐
onds or 3 times. ................................... .447
Tr af fic Sign Assi stCamera view
re stricted See Owner's Manual............. 462
Tr af fic Sign Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ........................ 462
Tr af fic Sign Assi stinope rative ............... 462
Tr ansmission Malfunction Stop.............. 451
Ty re press. monitor cur rently una vail‐
able ...................................................... .477 514
Index

ENERGIZING COMFORT
Overview of programmes...................... .275
St arting the programme........................ 275
Engine ECO start/ stop function........................ 15 2
Engine number....................................... 41 8
St arting (eme rgency operation mode).. .146
St arting (Remo teOnline).......................1 47
St arting (s tart/s top button).................. 14 5
St arting assis tance................................ 388
Switching off (s tart/s top button).......... 16 8
Engine bonnet Function (active bonnet)........................ 362
Opening/closing................................... 363
Engine data Displaying.............................................. 157
Engine electronics Notes..................................................... 416
Engine number .......................................... .418
Engine oil Additives...............................................4 26
Capacity................................................ 427
Che cking the oil le vel using the oil
dipstick................................................. 365 Checking
the oil le vel using the on-
board computer..................................... 366
MB-Fr eigabe or MB-Appr oval................ .427
Quality................................................... 427
To pping up............................................. 366
Entering characters
Fu nction/no tes...................................... 261
On theto uchpad.................................. .263
Using the controller............................... 262
EQ Boost technology
Operating saf ety...................................... 23
ERA-G LONA SS test mode
St arting/ending.................................... 328
Er ro r message
see Displ aymessa ge
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP ®
Crosswind Assist.................................. .178
Tr ailer stabilisation................................ 17 9
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Ac tivating/deactivating......................... 17 9
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 17 7EU
general operating permit number ......41 8
Exterior lighting Care...................................................... .373
Exterior lighting see Lights F
Fa tigue de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Favo urites
Ad ding................................................... 259
Calling up.............................................. 259
Deleting.................................................2 59
Moving.................................................. 259
Overview............................................... 258
Re naming.............................................. 259
Fi lling station sear ch
St arting automatic sear ch..................... 280
Switching the automatic sear chon/
off.........................................................2 86
Using auto matic search......................... 286
Fi re extinguisher....................................... 377
Firs t-aid kit (soft sided) ............................377 Index
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