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The battery is no longer being charged and the condition of chargeis too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XObserve the instructions in the=See Operator's ManualSee Operator's Manualdisplay message.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Active Body Control (ABC) is malfunctioning.
The multifunction display continuously shows the display message.
GWARNING
The suspension settings are thus affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XMake only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front fenderor the tires could be damaged if the steering movement is toolarge.
XListen for scraping sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

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Active Lane Keep‐Active Lane Keep‐ing Assist Cur‐ing Assist Cur‐rently Unavailablerently UnavailableSee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inopera-tive.
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 have been no lane markings for an extended period
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirtor snow
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
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, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XClean the windshield.
Active Lane Keep‐Active Lane Keep‐ing Assist Inopera‐ing Assist Inopera‐tivetive
Active Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Blind SpotActive Blind SpotAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperaturerange
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due toelectromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stationsor other sources of electromagnetic radiation
The yellowcindicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
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, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XClean the sensors (Ypage 275).
XRestart the engine.
Active Blind SpotActive Blind SpotAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeActive Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
The yellowcindicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist CanceledAssist CanceledThe driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been fas-tened.
XRepeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and thedriver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheelwhile steering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the multi-function steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active Parking Assist again later (Ypage 175).
Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeYou have just carried out a large number of turning or parkingmaneuvers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx-imately ten minutes (Ypage 175).
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.
Active Parking Assist 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 deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist Now Availa‐Assist Now Availa‐bleble
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again after havingbeen temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate Active Dis-tance Assist DISTRONIC (Ypage 156).
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Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily inoperative.
Active Steering Assist is also temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due toelectromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stationsor other 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 146).
XRestart the engine.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is faulty.
The following may have also failed:
RBrake Assist with cross-traffic function
RActive Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
RActive Steering Assist
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.
Distance Assist--Distance Assist--- mph- mphA condition for activating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has notbeen met.
XCheck the activation conditions for Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC (Ypage 156).
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Active SteeringActive SteeringAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Active Steering Assist is temporarily inoperative.
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 have been no lane markings for an extended period
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirtor snow
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Steering Assist 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 146).
XClean the windshield.
Active SteeringActive SteeringAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeActive Steering Assist is faulty.
However, the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC functions are stillavailable.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Cruise Control OffCruise Control OffCruise control has been deactivated.
If a warning tone also sounds, cruise control has deactivated auto-matically (Ypage 154).
Cruise Control - -Cruise Control - -- mph- mphCruise control cannot be activated, since not all of the activationconditions have been met.
XCheck the activation conditions for cruise control (Ypage 154).
Cruise ControlCruise ControlInoperativeInoperativeCruise control is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Tires
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Please CorrectPlease CorrectTire PressureTire PressureThe 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 299).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 301).
Tire Pressure SoonTire Pressure SoonThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. Thewheel position is shown 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, maybe greatly 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 146).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 278).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 299).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning Tire Mal‐Warning Tire Mal‐functionfunctionThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. Thewheel position is shown 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-up and 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 146).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 278).
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Tire Press. Moni‐Tire Press. Moni‐tor Currentlytor CurrentlyUnavailableUnavailable
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves,no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tirepressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
XDrive on.The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as theproblem has been resolved.
TirePress. Sen‐TirePress. Sen‐sor(s) Missingsor(s) MissingThere is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or severalwheels. The pressure of the affected tire does not appear in themultifunction display.
XHave the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-cialist workshop.
Tire Pressure Moni‐Tire Pressure Moni‐tor Inoperative Notor Inoperative NoWheel SensorsWheel Sensors
The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
XMount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after drivingfor a few minutes.
Tire Press. Moni‐Tire Press. Moni‐tor Inoperativetor InoperativeThe tire pressure monitor is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicle
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Shift to 'P' orShift to 'P' or'N' to Start Engine'N' to Start EngineYou have attempted to start the engine with the transmission inposition^or[.
XShift the transmission to position]or\\.
Apply Brake toApply Brake toShift from 'P'Shift from 'P'You have attempted to shift the transmission to position[,^or\\without depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
To Shift out of PTo Shift out of Por N, Depressor N, DepressBrake and SwitchBrake and Switchon Engineon Engine
You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position]or\\into another transmission position with the engine switched off.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XStart the engine.
Driver's Door OpenDriver's Door Open& Transmission Not& Transmission Notin P Risk of Vehi‐in P Risk of Vehi‐cle Rolling Awaycle Rolling Away
The driver's door is not fully closed and the transmission is in posi-tion^,\\or[.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
XWhen parking the vehicle, shift the transmission to position].
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Only Select ParkOnly Select Park(P) When Vehicle(P) When Vehicleis Stationaryis Stationary
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].
Apply Brake toApply Brake toSelect RSelect RYou have attempted to shift from position[to position^.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XShift the transmission to position^.
Service RequiredService RequiredDo Not Shift GearsDo Not 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:
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not Pos‐Reversing Not Pos‐sible Servicesible ServiceRequiredRequired
You can no longer shift to transmission position^due to a mal-function.
Transmission positions],\\or[continue to be available.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Mal‐Transmission Mal‐function Stopfunction StopA malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo-nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The transmission shifts automaticallyto position\\.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XShift the transmission to position].
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Stop Vehicle LeaveStop Vehicle LeaveEngine RunningEngine RunningWait TransmissionWait TransmissionCoolingCooling
The transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temporarilyimpaired or not possible.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XWait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Auxiliary BatteryAuxiliary BatteryMalfunctionMalfunctionThe auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longerbeing charged.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
XUntil then, always shift the transmission to position]beforeyou switch off the engine.
XBefore leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
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