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mirrors willnot fold out automatically
(Ypage110).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button.
Restoringthe factory settings
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheeltoselect theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
TheReset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress theorbutton to select
NoorYes.
XPress to confirm the selection.
If you have selectedYes,the multifunction
display showsaconfirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicleisstationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
$Upshift indicator
!Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
%ECO start/stop function status indicator
(Ypage 151)
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
Upshift indicatorUP$indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicatorUP$fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
176‡(80 †) the oil temperature is shownin
blue. Avoid drivingatfull engineoutput during
this time.
SETUP
Driveprogram (C/SS+/M)
ESP®mode (ON/OFF)orSPORT handling
mode (SPORT)
$Suspension tuning(COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspension tuning.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress thebutton repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XBriefly press the AMG button on the center
console (Ypage 191).
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Display messages
Introduction
General notes
Display messagesappear in themultifunction display.
Display messageswithgraphic displays may be shown in simplified forminthe Operator's
Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display.
Please respond in accordance with the displaymessages and follow the additional notes in
this Operator's Manual.
Certain displaymessages are accompanied by an audible warning tone oracontinuous tone.
When the ignition is switched off, all displaymessages are deleted, apart from some high-
priority displaymessages. Once the causes of the high-priority displaymessages have been
rectified, the corresponding displaymessages are also deleted.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on:
RHOLD function (Ypage 186)
RParking (Ypage 167)
Hiding display messages
XPress the orbutton on the steering wheel to hide the displaymessage.
The displaymessage is cleared.
The multifunction displayshows high-priority displaymessages in red. Some high-priority
displaymessages cannot be hidden.
The multifunction displayshows these messages continuously until the causes for the
messages have been remedied.
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain displaymessages in themessage memory.You can
call up the display messages:
XPress the\norbutton on the steeringwheel to select theServ.menu.
If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows2Messages,for example.
XPress theorbutton to select the entry, e.g.2Messages.
XPress to confirm.
XPress theorbutton to scroll through the display messages.
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions

Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE®,the HOLD function and
hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE®Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the, andwarning lamps light up in
the instrumentcluster.
ATTENTIONASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete.
Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance 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.
XCarefully driveasuitable distance, making slight steering
movements, ataspeed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the displaymessage disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the displaymessage continues to be displayed:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ABS,ESP®,BAS,PRE-SAFE®,the HOLD function and hill start
assist are unavailable due toamalfunction.
The(USA only)/(Canada only),, and
warning lamps in the instrumentcluster also light up.
ATTENTION ASSISTisdeactivated.
GWARNING
The brakesystem continues to function normally, but without the
functionslisted above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brakehard, for example.
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The steerabilityand brakingcharacteristics may be severely
affected. The brakingdistanceinanemergencybrakingsituation
can increase.
If ESP®is notoperational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skiddingand an accident.
XDriveoncarefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.

Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ESP®,BAS, PRE-SAFE®,the HOLD functionand hill start assist are
unavailable duetoamalfunction.
In addition, theand warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosisfunctionmight not be complete,for example.
ATTENTION ASSISTisdeactivated.
GWARNING
The brakesystem continues to function normally, but without the
functionslisted above.
The braking distanceinanemergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XCarefully driveasuitable distance, making slight steering
movements,ataspeed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears,the functionsmentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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Inoperative See
Operator'sManual
EBD(electronic brakeforcedistribution), ABS, ESP®,BAS,PRE-
SAFE®,theHOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due
toamalfunction.
BASPLUSand PRE-SAFE®Brake may also havefailed.
In addition,the, andwarninglampslightupin
the instrument cluster andawarning tonesounds.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functionslisted above. The frontand rearwheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance 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.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.
(USA
only)(Canada
only)
Release Parking
Brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied.Awarning tone also
sounds.
XRelease theparking brake.
(USA
only)(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
Thereisnot enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the(USA only)/(Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster andawarning tone
sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect maybeimpaired.
There isariskofanaccident.
XPull overand stop the vehiclesafelyassoonaspossible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away(Ypage 167).
XConsultaqualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brakepads/liningshavereached their wear limit.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

mbrace Inoperative
Oneormoremain features of thembrace system are
malfunctioning.
XHavethembrace system checkedimmediately ataqualified
specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See
Operator'sManual
ImportantfunctionsofPRE-SAFE®have failed.All other occupant
safetysystems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.
PRE-SAFE
Functions
CurrentlyLimited
See Operator's
Manual
PRE-SAFE®Brake is temporarily 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
stationsorother sources of electromagnetic radiation.
RAMG vehicles: ESP®is deactivated.
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range.
Rthe on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
PRE-SAFE®Brake 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 rollingaway (Ypage 167).
XClean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Ypage 315).
XRestartthe engine.
XAMG vehicles: reactivate ESP®(Ypage 70).
PRE-SAFE
Functions Limited
See Operator's
Manual
PRE-SAFE®Brake is inoperative due toamalfunction. BAS PLUS
or the distance warning signal may also have failed.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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SRS Malfunction
ServiceRequired
There isamalfunction in theSRS (Supplemental Restraint
System). Thewarninglamp also lights up in theinstrument
cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in theevent of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increasedriskofinjury.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
For further information about SRS, see (Ypage 41).

Front Left
Malfunction
ServiceRequired
orFront Right
Malfunction
ServiceRequired
SRS has malfunctioned at the frontonthe left or right.The
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or EmergencyTensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Rear Left
Malfunction
ServiceRequired
orRear Right
Malfunction
ServiceRequired
GWARNING
The air bags or EmergencyTensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
SRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right.The
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Left Side Curtain
AirbagMalfunction
ServiceRequired
orRight Side
CurtainAirbag
malfunction
ServiceRequired
There isamalfunction in the left-hand or right-handwindow
curtain air bag.
Thewarning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator's
Manual
The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are
deactivated during thejourney, although:
Ran adult
or
Raperson larger thanacertainsizeisoccupyingthefront-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to theseat,thesystem may
interpret theoccupant's weight as lowerthan it actually is.
GWARNING
The front-passenger front air bag and front passenger knee bag
may not be triggered in the event of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury.
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).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XHave the occupant get out of the vehicle.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction displayand check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has disabled the front-
passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag (Ypage 47).
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
ManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manualdisplaymessages must not be shown in
the multifunction display.
XWait foraperiod of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checkshave been completed.
XMake sure that the displaymessages do not appearinthe
multifunction display.
If these conditionsare fulfilled,the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditionsare not fulfilled,the system is not operating
correctly.
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XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Forfurther information about theOccupantClassification System,
see (Ypage 47).
FrontPassenger
Airbag Enabled
See Operator's
Manual
The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are
enabled duringthe journey, even though:
Rachild,asmall adult or an object weighingless than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat
or
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objectsorforces applying additional
weight on the seat.
GWARNING
The front-passenger front air bag and front passenger knee bag
may be triggeredunintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
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).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XRemove the child and the child restraint system fromthe front-
passenger seat.
XMake sure that there are no objectsonthe seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction displayand check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger air bag
and front-passenger knee bag (Ypage 47).
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
ManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
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Operator'sManualdisplay messagesmustnot be shown in
the multifunction display.
XWait foraperiod of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checkshave been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop immediately.
For further information about the Occupant Classification System,
see (Ypage 47).
Lights
iDisplay messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDshave failed.
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions

Check Left
Cornering Lightor
Check Right
Cornering Light
The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Check Left Low
BeamorCheck
Right Low Beam
The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Check Rear Left
Turn Signalor
Check Rear Right
Turn Signal
The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
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