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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
T
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÷ inoperative See Owner's
Manual *
EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning
The wheels may block du ring braking and ESP ®
does not pe rform any vehicle stabilization.
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. Active Brake Assist Func-
tions currently limited See
Owner's Manual *
Ve hicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stwith cross-traf fic function, Evasi veSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS are temp orarily una vailable or only partially available.
Ve hicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stistemp orarily una vailable. #
Drive on.
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the sy stem limits, the sy stem will become available again. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions and restart
th e engine. 404
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Display messages
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Active Brake Assist Func-
tions limited See Owner's
Manual *
Ve hicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stwith cross-traf fic function, Evasi veSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS are temp orarily una vailable or only partially available.
Ve hicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stistemp orarily una vailable or only partially
av ailable. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes me connect
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
Mercedes me connect
Services limited See Own-
er's Manual *T
hevehicle functions forfa ult de tection are restricted.
At least one of the main functions of the Mercedes me connect sy stem is malfunctioning. #
Obser vethe no tes on the diagnostics connection (/ page 28). #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
G Inoperative *A
t least one of the main functions of the Mercedes me connect sy stem or of the SOS emer gency call sy stem is
malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 405

Ty
re pressure moni tor Display messages
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MSolutions
Tyre press. monitor cur-
rently unavailable *T
here is inter fere nce from a po werful radio signal source As a result, no signals from the tyre pressure sensors are
being recei ved. The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is temp orarily una vailable.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem will restart automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified. #
Drive on.
Tyre press. monitor inoper-
ative *T
he tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem cann otissue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the
tyres.
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking. #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre press. monitor inoper-
ative No wheel sensors
*T
he wheels fitted do not ha vesuitable tyre pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is deactivated. #
Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.
h
Wheel sensor(s) missing *T
here is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or more wheels. Nopressure value is displa yedfo rthe
af fected tyre. #
Have thefa ulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 409

Display messages
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MSolutions
h Check tyre(s) *T
he tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantl y.The wheel position will be displa yed. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
R The tyres can bu rst.
R The tyres can wearexc essively and/or une venly.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure (/ page 332) andthe tyres.
h
Rectify tyre pressure *T
he tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the dif fere nce in tyre pressure between the individual
wheels is too great. #
Check the tyre pressure and add air, if necessar y. #
When the tyre pressure is cor rect, restart the tyre pressure monitor (/ page 335).41 0
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h Warning tyre defect *T
he tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The wheel position will be displa yed. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thaflat tyre
R The tyres can overheat and cause a fire.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Do not drive on with a flat tyre. #
Obse rveth e no tes on flat tyres. No
tes on flat tyres (/ page311). #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tyres.
Tyre(s) overheated *A
t least one tyre is overheating. The af fected tyres are displ ayed in red. At temp eratures close tothe limit value,
th e tyres are displa yed in yello w. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thove rheated tyres
Overheated tyres can bur st. #
Reduce speed so that the tyres cool down. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 411

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Reduce speed *A
t least one tyre is overheating. The af fected tyres are displ ayed in red. At temp eratures close tothe limit value,
th e tyres are displa yed in yello w. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thove rheated tyres
Overheated tyres can bur st. #
Reduce speed so that the tyres cool down. Ty
re pressure loss warning sy stem Display messages
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Tyre pressure Check tyres *T
he tyre pressure loss warning sy stem has de tected a significant loss of pressure. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
R The tyres can bu rst.
R The tyres can wearexc essively and/or une venly.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y.412
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
If th e trailer hitch is swivelling: #
Wait until the ball neck has reached the operational position.
Ù
Po we rst eering warning
lamp (red) The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*The po wer assi stance or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.Engine
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
ÿ Coolant warning lamp The
red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*Possible causes: R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning 422
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Ty
re pressure moni tor Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes The
yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one minu teand
th en remains lit.
*The tyre pressu remonitor is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem cann otissue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tyres.
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking. #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. h
Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
*The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
R The tyres can bu rst.
R The tyres can wearexc essively and/or une venly.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 431

Ac
tive Se rvice Sy stem PLUS
see AS SYST PLUS
Ac tive Speed Limit Assi st....................... 201
Display ................................................. 201
Fu nction .............................................. 201
Ac tive Steering Assist ............................ .203
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .205
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............2 05
Fu nction .............................................. 203
Sy stem limits ....................................... 203
Ac tive Traf fic Jam Assist
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .206
Fu nction .............................................. 206
Ad aptive brake lights ..............................19 3
Ad aptive cruise control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist
Fu nction .............................................. 12 8
Switching on/off ................................. 12 9
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Fu nction .............................................. 12 9
Switching on/off ................................. 131Ad
Blue ®
.................................................... 356
Ad ditives .............................................3 56
Capacity .............................................. 357
No tes ................................................... 173
Purity ................................................... 356
To pping up ...........................................1 74
Ad ditional door lo ck.................................. 73
Ad diti ves.................................................. 357
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 356
Engine oil ............................................. 357
Fu el ..................................................... 354
Ad diti ves (AdBlue ®
)
see AdBlue ®
Ad diti ves (engine oil)
see Additives
Ad diti ves (fuel)
see Fuel
ADS PLUS damping sy stem
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Ad versewe ather light ............................ .128
Af ter-sales service centre
see ASS YST PLUS AIR
BODY CONT ROL................................ 208
Setting ................................................ .209
Suspension .......................................... 208
Air conditioning menu Calling up ............................................ 14 2
Air distribution Setting ................................................ .141
Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem) ..... 14 3
Air freshener sy stem
see Frag rance sy stem
Air inlet see Air-water duct
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Air suspension see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents ................................................... 14 9
Ad justing (front) .................................. 14 9
Ad justing (rear) .................................... 15 0
Ad justing the AIRSCARF vents ............. 15 0
Air vents
see Air vents 434
Index

Blo
wer
see Climate control
BlueTEC see AdBlue ®
Bonn et
Re setting (active bonnet) .................... 296
Boot lid Closing .................................................. 79
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... .81
Locking separa tely ................................ 82
Opening ................................................ .78
Opening dimensions ............................3 61
Brake Assi stSystem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid Notes .................................................. 359
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 188
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 185
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 188
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .193 BA
S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 185
Driving tips .......................................... 15 8
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 188
HOLD function .................................... .207
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. 15 8
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 15 6
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 56
Braking assi stance
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 16
To w- starting ........................................ 327
To wing away ........................................ 323
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................3 25
Wheel change ...................................... 341
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Buttons Steering wheel .....................................2 46 C
Calls Mercedes me ....................................... 276
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ....................................... 302
Car-to-X-Communication Displaying hazard warnings ................ .270
Care .......................................................... 307
360° Camera ...................................... 305
Air-water duct ...................................... 302
Car wash ............................................. 302
Carpet .................................................3 07
Deco rative foil .................................... .304
Displ ay................................................ 307
Exterior lighting ................................... 305
High-pressure cleaner ......................... 303
Matt finish ........................................... 304 Index
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