warning MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE 2021 Owners Manual

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(yellow) *T
he yellow brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem malfunction
If th e brake sy stem is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Adjust your speed and drive on carefull y,leaving a suitable dis tance totheve hicle in front. #
Ifth e multifunction display sho wsa display message, obse rve it. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(red) *T
he red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
R The reis insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryif brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking dis tance can increase in emergency braking situations. Display messa
ges and warning/indicator lamps 495

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driv‐
ing. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. Driving sy
stems Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
L Wa rning lamp for dis tance
wa rning function *T
he red dis tancewarning lamp lights up while theve hicle is in motion.
The dis tance totheve hicle in front is too small forth e speed selected.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obs tacle at too high a speed. #
Be prepared tobrake immediatel y. #
Increase the dis tance. 496
Display messa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Fu nction of Active Brake Assi st (/ page 196).
ä Suspension warning lamp
(yellow) *T
he yellow AIRMATIC warning lamp is lit.
The yellow DYNA MIC BODY CONTROL warning lamp is lit.
A fault has occur red in AIRMATIC.
A fault has occur red in theDY NA MIC BODY CONTROL. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.Driving saf
ety sy stems Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
! ABS warning lamp *T
he yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 497

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
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. ÷
ESP ®
wa rning lamp *
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
or
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion:
One or more wheels has reached its grip limit (/ page177). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
The yellow ESP warning lamp ®
is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems
are switched off. 498
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. å
ESP ®
OFF warning lamp *
The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is deacti vated.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be inoperative. &
WARNING Risk of skidding when driving wi thESP ®
deacti vated
ESP ®
does not act tostabilise theve hicle. The availability of fur ther driving saf ety sy stems is also limited. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Deactivate ESP ®
only for as long as the situation requ ires.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated, ESP ®
is malfunctioning. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe no tes on deactivating ESP ®
(/ page 177). Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 499

Ty
re pressure moni torWa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp *The
yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one minu te
and then remains lit.
or
The yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appr oxima tely one
minute and then 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. 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. 500
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
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 and the tyres. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 501

:
Switch on headlamps................... 440
Ø Top up AdBlue Emergency op.
in XXX miles See Owner's Manual......... 482
+ Top up coolant See Owner ’s
Manual.................................................. 448
¥ Top up washer fluid ...................... 447
! Turn on the ignition torelease
th e parking brake..................................4 56
d Vehicle is operational Switch
off ignition before exiting..................... .443
É Vehicle rising Please wait............ .468
É Vehicle rising................................4 67
h Warning tyre defect..................... .479
h Wheel sensor(s) missing............... 478
Ø XX,X l Top up AdBlue Switch on
ignition, wait 60 sec. or eng. start
not poss................................................ 483
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........464
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stinope rative ...... 464 Ac
tive Blind Spot Assi stnot available
when towing a trailer See Owner's
Manual .................................................. 464
Ac tive bonnet malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual........................................... 445
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions cur‐
re ntly limited See Owner's Manual ........472
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual.............................. 473
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stavailable again ...4 60
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........460
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stinope rative ........ 460
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist Camera
view restricted See Owner's Manual..... 465
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........464
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive........................................................ 465 Ac
tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable due tomultiple emer‐
ge ncy stops...........................................4 61
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........461
Ac tive Steering Assist inoperative ..........461
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus Cam‐
era view restricted See Owner's
Manual................................................... 441
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 441
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative.................................................. .441
App lybrake todeselect Park (P)
position................................................. 450
Apply brake toselect R......................... 450
Au xilia rybattery malfunction (red
display message) ...................................4 52 Index
513

Au
xilia rybattery malfunction (white
display message) ...................................4 52
Beginning emer gency stop.....................4 61
Blind Spot Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ........................ 463
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ................. 463
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual .....4 63
Cannot start engine See Owner's
Manual................................................. .477
Check tyre pressures then restart
Ru n Flat Indicator................................. .481
Cruise cont rol and Limiter inope rative.. 458
Cruise control inope rative..................... 458
Cruise control off.................................. 459
Fr ont-passenger airbag disabled See
Owner's Manual....................................4 35
Fr ont-passenger airbag enabled See
Owner's Manual....................................4 35
Hazard warning lamps malfunctioning.. .442 Limi
ter inoperative................................ 459
Limiter passive...................................... 459
Mercedes me connect Services limi‐
te d See Owner's Manual........................4 74
Mo tor can be star ted again...................4 77
N permanently active Risk of vehicle
ro lling .................................................... 451
Only select Park (P) when vehicle is
st ationary.............................................. 450
Pa rking Assist and PARKTRONIC
inoperative See Owner's Manual ...........468
Pa rking Assist Manoeuvring assis‐
ta nce limited See Owner's Manual........ 468
Place theke y in the mar ked space
See Owner's Manual............................. 438
PRE-SAFE inoperative See Owner's
Manual..................................................4 36
Ra dar sensors dirty See Owner's
Manual..................................................4 73
Re duce speed ........................................ 480 Re
versing not poss. Consult workshop.. 451
Risk of vehicle rolling Driver door
open and transmission not in P............. 451
Ru n Flat Indicator inope rative............... .481
Speed limit (winter tyres) XXX km/h..... 461
St op vehicle Lea veengine running
Wa itTransmission cooling .....................452
To shift out of P or N,depress brake
and start engine.................................... 450
To switch off the engine, press
St art/ Stop button for at least 3 sec‐
onds or 3 times. ................................... .447
Tr af fic Sign Assi stCamera view
re stricted See Owner's Manual............. 462
Tr af fic Sign Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ........................ 462
Tr af fic Sign Assi stinope rative ............... 462
Tr ansmission Malfunction Stop.............. 451
Ty re press. monitor cur rently una vail‐
able ...................................................... .477 514
Index

Flacon
Inserting/removin g............................... 137
Flat towing
see Tow- bar sy stem
Flat tyre MOEx tended tyres................................. 379
No tes..................................................... 378
TIREFIT kit............................................. 380
Wheel chang e....................................... .409
Floor mats.................................................. 11 9
Fo g light (enhanced) .................................1 25
Fo il co vering
Ra dar and ultrasonic sensor s................175
Fr ag rance
see Fragrance sy stem
Fr ag rance sy stem
Inserting/removing theflacon.............. .137
Setting................................................... 137
Fr ee software.............................................. 36
Fr equencies
Tw o-w ayradio........................................ 417
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger)...... .44Fr
ont passenger seat
see Seat
Fu el
Ad ditives...............................................4 23
Diesel.................................................... 423
E10....................................................... .422
Fu elreser ve........................................... 424
Low outside temp eratures..................... 423
Pe trol..................................................... 422
Quality (diesel)...................................... 423
Quality (p etro l)...................................... 422
Re fuelling.............................................. 16 2
Sulphur content..................................... 422
Ta nk content.......................................... 424
Fu nction seat
see Door cont rol panel
Fu ses
Before replacing a fuse.......................... 395
Fu se assignment diagram..................... 395
Fu se box in the boot.............................. 398
Fu se box in the engine compartmen t.... 396
Fu se box in the front passenger foot‐
we ll....................................................... 398
Fu se box on the dashboard................... 397
No tes....................................................3 95 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory.............................1 71
Programming buttons............................ 16 9
Re solving problems................................ 171
Synchronising thero lling code............. .170
Garage door openers Opening/closing the door...................... 171
Gearshift recommendation..................... .160
Gene ral operating permit number (EU)... 41 8
Genuine parts.............................................. 22
Genuine wood (Care) ................................ .374
Glide mode................................................. 161 H
Handbrake see Electric parking brake
Handling characteristics (unusual)......... 399
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ................................ .82
Hazard warning lights.............................. .123 518
Index