ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2019 Manual Online

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You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel whilesteering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the multifunc-tion steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active Parking Assist again later (Ypage 165).
Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeYou have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneu-vers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after approximatelyten minutes (Ypage 165).
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSwitch off and restart the engine.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist FinishedAssist FinishedThe vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist OffAssist OffActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated (Ypage 156).
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssistAssistNowNowAvailableAvailableActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again after havingbeen temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate Active DistanceAssist DISTRONIC (Ypage 154).
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations orother sources of electromagnetic radiation
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe on-board voltage is too low
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XRestart the engine.
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Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is defective. Situation-dependentbrake force boosting may also have failed.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Act. DistanceAct. DistanceAssist SuspendedAssist SuspendedYou have depressed the accelerator pedal. Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
XRemove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Act.Act.DistanceDistanceAssistAssist
- - - mph- - - mph
A condition for activating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has notbeen met.
XCheck the activation conditions for Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC (Ypage 154).
CruiseCruiseControlControlInop‐Inop‐erativeerativeCruise control is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Cruise ControlCruise Control
- - - mph- - - mph
RA condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for exam-ple.
RESP®is deactivated The yellow ESP®OFF warning lamp is lit.
XIf conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and storethe speed.
or
XCheck the activation conditions for cruise control (Ypage 151).
or
XReactivate ESP®(Ypage 187).
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Tires
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CheckCheckTireTirePressurePressureSoonSoonCanada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant lossin pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
Ryou have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or installednew wheels and tires
Rthe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatlyimpair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may begreatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or brakingmaneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 274).
XCheck the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pres-sure is correct (Ypage 297).
CheckCheckTireTirePressurePressureThen Restart RunThen Restart RunFlat IndicatorFlat Indicator
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display messageand has not been restarted since.
XSet the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system (Ypage 297).
Run Flat IndicatorRun Flat IndicatorInoperativeInoperativeCanada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
PleasePleaseCorrectCorrectTireTirePressurePressureUSA only:
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tirepressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 297).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 300).
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Check TiresCheck TiresUSA only:
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. Thewheel position appears in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatlyimpair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may begreatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or brakingmaneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 274).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 297).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning Tire Mal‐Warning Tire Mal‐functionfunctionUSA only:
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheelposition appears in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards:
Ra flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle
Rcontinued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-upand possibly a fire
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or brakingmaneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 274).
TireTirePress.Press.MonitorMonitorCurrently Unavaila‐Currently Unavaila‐bleble
USA only:
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, nosignals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire pressuremonitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
XDrive on.The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as theproblem has been resolved.
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TirePress. Sen‐TirePress. Sen‐sor(s) Missingsor(s) MissingUSA only:
There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several tires.The pressure of the affected tire does not appear in the multifunctiondisplay.
XHave the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified special-ist workshop.
Tire Pressure Moni‐Tire Pressure Moni‐tor Inoperative Notor Inoperative NoWheel SensorsWheel Sensors
USA only:
The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. Thetire pressure monitor is deactivated.
XMount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving fora few minutes.
TireTirePress.Press.MonitorMonitorInoperativeInoperativeUSA only:
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicle
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Depress Brake toDepress Brake toStart EngineStart EngineYou have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in posi-tion\\without depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
ToToDeselectDeselectPPororN,N,Depress Brake andDepress Brake andStart EngineStart Engine
You attempted to shift the transmission to position^or[withoutstarting the engine.
XStart the engine.
XDepress the brake pedal.
iIt is possible to shift the transmission from position]to thedesired position only if you depress the brake pedal. Only then canthe parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the brakepedal, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the parkinglock remains engaged.
iAt transmission fluid temperatures below

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TransmissionTransmissionNotNotininP Risk of VehicleP Risk of VehicleRolling AwayRolling Away
The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission is inposition^,\\or[.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
XShift the transmission to position].
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XClose the driver's door completely.
ServiceServiceRequiredRequiredDoDoNot Shift GearsNot Shift GearsVisit DealerVisit Dealer
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position[is selected:
XDrive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the trans-mission from position[.
If position^,\\or]is selected:
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Only Shift to 'P'Only Shift to 'P'whenwhenVehicleVehicleisisSta‐Sta‐tionarytionary
The vehicle is moving.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XShift the transmission to position].
To Engage Trans‐To Engage Trans‐miss. Position Rmiss. Position RFirst Depress theFirst Depress theBrakeBrake
You have attempted to shift from position[or\\to position^.
XShift the transmission to position^with the brake pedaldepressed.
ReversingReversingNotNotPossi‐Possi‐blebleServiceServiceRequiredRequiredThe automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot back up.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Mal‐Transmission Mal‐functionfunctionThe automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Mal‐Transmission Mal‐function Stopfunction StopThe automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Stop Vehicle ShiftStop Vehicle Shiftto P Leave Engineto P Leave EngineRunningRunning
The automatic transmission has overheated.
XDrive on carefully.The automatic transmission is available again when the displaymessage goes out.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XWait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the dis-play message has disappeared.
Auxiliary BatteryAuxiliary BatteryMalfunctionMalfunctionThe auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer beingcharged.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
XUntil then, always shift the transmission to position]before youswitch off the engine.
XBefore leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Trans. Oil Overhea‐Trans. Oil Overhea‐ted Drive on withted Drive on withCareCare
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the transmission oil has overheated.
Manual drive programcand the temporarily active manual driveprogram are no longer available. The engine power output is reduced.
XAllow the vehicle to cool down.
4matic Currently4matic CurrentlyUnavailableUnavailable4MATIC has overheated. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels.
XDrive on.The airflow cools 4MATIC more quickly.
When the display message goes out, 4MATIC is available again andthe vehicle is driven by all four wheels.
4matic Inoperative4matic Inoperative4MATIC is malfunctioning. The vehicle is only driven by the frontwheels.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

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QAt least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
XClose all the doors.

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Warning/indicatorlamp
QQSignal type
Possible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
%QThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore,
BAS (Brake Assist), Active Brake Assist, ESP®(Electronic Stability Program), theHOLD function and hill start assist, for example, are also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listedabove. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brakingdistance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is defective, there is also a possibility that other systems,such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be available.
%QThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP®, EBD(electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function and hill start assist, forexample, are also deactivated.
Possible causes are:
Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete
Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listedabove. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brakingdistance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCarefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering movements at a speedabove 12 mph (20 km/h).The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goesout.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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