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Check Engine Oil
Level(Add1quart)
AMGvehicles: theengineoil level is toolow.
XCheckthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Ypage 307).
XIf necessary, add engine oil (Ypage 308).
XHave the engine checked ataqualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
!Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

Fuel Level Low
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
There is onlyavery small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station without fail.

Gas Cap Loose
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
XClose the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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Attention Assist:
TakeaBreak!
Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
oralack of concentrationonthe part of thedriver.Awarning tone
alsosounds.
XIf necessary,takeabreak.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enoughrest.

AttentionAssist
Inoperative
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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VehicleRising
Your vehicleisadjustingtothelevel you haveselected.

VehicleRising
Please Wait
The vehiclelevel is toolow when thevehicleisstationary. A
warningtonealso sounds.
XDo notpull away.
The vehiclelevelisset when thedisplay message disappears.

StopVehicle
VehicleToo Low
You have pulled away while thevehiclelevelisstill toolow.
AIRMATIC setsthevehicletotheselected levelafterashort
period.
XPull overand stop the vehiclesafelyassoonaspossible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away(Ypage 167).
XWait until the displaymessage disappears before pulling away.
AIRMATIC is defective.Awarning tone also sounds.
XDo notdriveatspeeds above50mph (80 km/h).
XMakeonlyslightsteering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damagedifthe steering movement
is too large.
XListenfor scraping sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions, and selectahigher vehicle level.
Depending on the malfunction, it may be possible to raise the
vehicle.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction
The AIRMATICfunction is restricted. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be affected.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Off
The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XReactivatetheHOLD function later(Ypage 186).
Radar Sensors
Deactivated See
Operator'sManual
The radar sensor system is deactivated.
XSwitch on theradar sensor system (Ypage 232).
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LaneKeeping
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
orActive Lane
KeepingAssist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
LaneKeepingAssistorActive Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated
and temporarilyinoperative.Possible causes are:
Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
Rthere are no lane markings foralonger period.
Rthe lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
When the causes stated above no longer apply,the display
message disappears.
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational
again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XClean the windshield.
Lane Keeping
Assist
Inoperativeor
Active Lane
Keeping Assist
Inoperative
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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Blind SpotAssist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
orActive Blind
SpotAssist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
Blind Spot AssistorActiveBlind Spot Assististemporarily
inoperative. Possiblecauses are:
Rthesensorsare dirty.
Rfunction is impaireddue to heavyrain or snow.
Rtheradarsensor system is outside the operatingtemperature
range.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellowindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XClean the sensors(Ypage 315).
XRestart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperativeor
Active Blind Spot
Assist Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellowindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist
Canceled
The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.
XRepeat the parkingprocess with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active ParkingAssist again later (Ypage 196).
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ParkAssist
Inoperative
You havejustcarriedoutalargenumber of turning or parking
maneuvers.
Active Parking Assistwill become available again after
approximately ten minutes (Ypage 196).
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSwitch off and restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
PARKTRONIC is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist
Finished
The vehicle is parked.Awarning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
DISTRONIC PLUSOffDISTRONICPLUShas been deactivated(Ypage 177).
If it was notdeactivated by the driver,awarning tonealso sounds.
DISTRONICPLUSNow
Available
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been
temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Ypage 177).
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DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
DISTRONIC PLUSistemporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
Rthe sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range.
Rthe on-board voltage is too low.
Awarning tone also sounds.
When thecauses statedabovenolonger apply, thedisplay
message disappears.
DISTRONICisoperational again.
If thedisplay message does notdisappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rollingaway (Ypage 167).
XClean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Ypage 315).
XRestartthe engine.
DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS is defective.
The following may have also failed:
RBAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake
Awarning tone also sounds.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
DISTRONIC PLUS
Suspended
You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
XRemove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS
---mph
An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
XCheck the activation conditionsfor DISTRONIC PLUS
(Ypage 177).
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Cruise Control
Inoperative
Cruisecontrolisdefective.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Cruise Control
---mph
Acondition for activatingcruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to storeaspeed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for
example.
XIf conditionspermit,drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and
storethe speed.
XCheck the activation conditionsfor cruise control
(Ypage 175).
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Tires
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Check
TirePressure Soon
The tire pressure loss warningsystem has detectedasignificant
lossinpressure.
Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Withtirepressureswhichare toolow, there isariskofthe
following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especiallyasthe load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There isarisk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditionsasyou do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 321).
XCheck the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Ypage 342).
CheckTirePressure
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator
The tire pressure loss warning system generatedadisplay
message and has not been restarted since.
XSet the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system (Ypage 342).
Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Rectify
Tire Pressure
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 342).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 345).
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Check
Tires
The tire pressureinoneor moretires has dropped significantly.
The wheelposition is displayed in themultifunction display.
Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Withtirepressureswhichare toolow, there isariskofthe
following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especiallyasthe load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There isarisk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditionsasyou do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 321).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 342).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning
Tire Malfunction
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
If you drive withaflat tire, there isarisk of the following hazards:
Raflat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle.
Rcontinued driving withaflat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possiblyafire.
There isarisk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditionsasyou do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 321).
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TirePress.Monitor
Currently
Unavailable
Due toasource of radiointerference,nosignals can be received
from the wheelsensors.The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
XDrive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved.
TirePress.
Sensor(s) Missing
There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
XHave the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced ataqualified
specialist workshop.
Tire Pressure
Monitor
Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors
The wheels mounted do not haveasuitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
XMount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
forafew minutes.
TirePress.Monitor
Inoperative
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Vehicle
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Shiftto'P'or'N'
To Start Engine
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
positionRorD.
XShift the transmission to positionPorN.
Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P'
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
positionD,RorNwithout depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
Risk of Rolling
Away
Vehicle Not in 'P'
The driver's door is open and the transmission is in positionR,N
orD.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XShift thetransmission to positionP.
XSecure thevehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
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