light MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON 2014 Owners Manual

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves,
the key is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 207).
X Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary. Â
Remove starting Remove starting
button, then button, then
insert key insert key The key is continually undetected.
The key detection function has a temporary malfunction or is
faulty. A warning tone also sounds.
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Safety
Seat belts Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ü
N
Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for
6 seconds after the engine starts.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten
their seat belts.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).ü
N
Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the
engine starts. In addition, a warning tone sounds for up to 6 seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning tone ceases. Wa
rning and indi cator lamps in the instrument cluster
351On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ü
N
The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as
the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed.
The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a
secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. ü
N
The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning
sounds.
The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km/h.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. At the same time, you are
driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km/h.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a
secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases. 352
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Safety systems
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions J
N
The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running
or the ECO start/stop function is activated.
Hybrid vehicle: the yellow brake system warning lamp is shown in driving
condition READY.
G WARNING
The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X If the multifunction display shows a display message, please observe this.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. J
N
The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Hybrid vehicles: the red brake system warning lamp is shown in driving con-
dition READY.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics
may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstan-
ces.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 207).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
353On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions !
N
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Hybrid vehicles: the yellow ABS warning lamp is shown in driving condition
READY.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a fault. Therefore BAS (Brake Assist System), BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program), PRE‑SAFE ®
, PRE‑ SAFE®
PLUS,
PRE‑ SAFE ®
Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation,
Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
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 may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems,
such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will be unavail- able. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
355On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions !
N
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning
tone also sounds.
Hybrid vehicles: the yellow ABS warning lamp is shown in driving condition
READY.
EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. Therefore ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS,
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation,
Crosswind Assist, PRE‑SAFE ®
, PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS, PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake, HOLD
function, hill start assist, adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane
Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock, for example, if you
brake hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The
braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 356
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions J÷
å!
N
The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP ®
and ESP ®
OFF warning lamp
and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running.
Hybrid vehicle: The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP ®
and ESP ®
OFF
warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are shown in driving condition READY.
ABS and ESP ®
are unavailable due to a fault. Therefore BAS, BAS PLUS, COL-
LISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD, PRE ‑SAFE®
, PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS,
PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation,
crosswind driving assistance, adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock, for example, if you
brake hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The
braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ÷
N
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
ESP ®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or
at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.
X Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
In rare cases (Y page 81), it may be best to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 80). Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
357On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ÷
N
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Hybrid vehicles: the yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is shown in driving condition
READY.
ESP ®
, BAS, BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®
,
PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS, PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist,
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights, STEER
CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are
unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. å
N
The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the
ECO start/stop function is activated.
Hybrid vehicles: the yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is shown in driving condition
READY.
ESP ®
is deactivated.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is deactivated, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Reactivate ESP ®
.
In rare cases (Y page 81), it may be best to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 80).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Have ESP ®
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 358
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ;
N
The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is
running.
There may be a fault, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system (for vehicles with petrol engines)
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry (Y page 203).
X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emergency running
mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be checked. 8
N
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the bar display.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions, and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving under any circum- stances.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 207).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 360
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions J
N
The red brake warning lamp is on. A warning tone also sounds.
G Risk of accident
RBS is malfunctioning.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstan-
ces.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. Driving systems
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ·
N
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
X Increase the distance. ·
N
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A
warning tone also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
evasive action.
Further information on PRE ‑SAFE®
Brake (Y page 82).
For further information about the distance warning function of COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, see (Y page 77). Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
363On-board computer and displays Z

Stowage compartment in the doors
You can store items such as a rolled-up fluo-
rescent jacket (driver's door) and the vehicle document wallet (front-passenger door) in
stowage compartment :in the doors.
Bottles with a capacity of up to 1.0 lmay be
stored in doors ;.
Stowage compartment/telephone com-
partment under the armrest X
To open: press button :at the front.
The stowage space opens.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
following may be in the stowage space: R a multimedia connector unit with 2 USB
ports and an SD card slot, e.g. for use with
an iPod ®
, iPhone ®
or MP3 player, see the
separate operating instructions
R a mobile phone bracket
R a small stowage space in the upper front
section Rear stowage compartments Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
X
To open: fold down the seat armrest.
X Press on the front of release catch :and
fold the cover of the armrest upwards. Additional stowage space
Depending on the equipment, the following
additional stowage areas are available in the
vehicle:
R card and coin holder in the dashboard
above the light switch (not suitable for hold-
ing thin objects such as shopping tokens)
R the open stowage compartment in the
centre console
R stowage net in the front-passenger footwell
R the map pockets on the back of the driver's
and front-passenger seat
R the luggage nets on the left and right-hand
side in the boot
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 368)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 368). 370
Stowage areasStowing and features