2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS Owners Manual

VehicleWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Power steering warning
lamp (red)
*The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning.&WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle\bs operating safety is jeopardized.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traPc conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Note the messages on the instrument display.EngineWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

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The radiator fan is faulty
= The engine coolant pump is faulty
If there is an additional warning tone, the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature.&WARNING Risk of burns when opening the hood
If you open the hood in the event of an overheated engine or Nre in the engine compartment, the following situations
may occur:
= You may come into contact with hot gases.
= You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating Ouids.
Before opening the hood, allow the engine to cool down.In the event of a Nre in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call the Nre service.Stop immediately in accordance with the traPc conditions and switch oM the vehicle. Do not continue driving.Note the messages on the instrument display.
If the coolant temperature display is at the lower end of the temperature scale:
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
If the coolant temperature display is at the upper end of the temperature scale:
Exit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down.416Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsCheck the coolant level (  page 285).Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed.Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualiNed specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temperature display remains below the red area.

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Electrical malfunction warn-
ing lamp
*The red electrical malfunction warning lamp is lit.There is a malfunction in the electrics.
Note the messages on the instrument display.

BrakesWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Electric parking brake indi-
cator lamp (red) (USA only)

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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Driving systemsWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Warning lamp for distance
warning function
*The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
If there is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed.
Be prepared to brake immediately.Increase the distance.
Function of Active Brake Assist (  page 192).