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Deleting all laps
If you switch offthe engine, the RACETIMER
is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are
deleted.
You cannot delete individualstored laps. If
you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap
does not have to be reset.
XReset the current lap.
XPressto confirmReset.
Reset Race Timer?appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress thebutton to selectYesand
press thebutton to confirm.
All laps are deleted.
Overall statistics
RACETIMER overall evaluation
Total time driven
$Average speed
!Distancecovered
Maximum speed
This function is shown if you have stored at
least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress thebutton repeatedly until the
overall evaluation is shown.
Lap statistics
Lap
Lap time
$Average lap speed
!Lap length
Top speed during lap
This function is only available if you have
stored at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress thebutton repeatedly until the
lap evaluation is shown.
Each lap is shown inaseparate submenu.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing
symbol.
XPress theorbutton to select a
different lap evaluation.
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On-board computer and displays

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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On-board computer and displays
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions

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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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
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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On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions

VehicleRising
Your vehicleisadjustingtothelevel you haveselected.

VehicleRising
Please Wait
The vehiclelevel is toolow when thevehicleisstationary. A
warningtonealso sounds.
XDo notpull away.
The vehiclelevelisset when thedisplay message disappears.

StopVehicle
VehicleToo Low
You have pulled away while thevehiclelevelisstill toolow.
AIRMATIC setsthevehicletotheselected levelafterashort
period.
XPull overand stop the vehiclesafelyassoonaspossible,paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away(Ypage 167).
XWait until the displaymessage disappears before pulling away.
AIRMATIC is defective.Awarning tone also sounds.
XDo notdriveatspeeds above50mph (80 km/h).
XMakeonlyslightsteering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damagedifthe steering movement
is too large.
XListenfor scraping sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions, and selectahigher vehicle level.
Depending on the malfunction, it may be possible to raise the
vehicle.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction
The AIRMATICfunction is restricted. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be affected.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Off
The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XReactivatetheHOLD function later(Ypage 186).
Radar Sensors
Deactivated See
Operator'sManual
The radar sensor system is deactivated.
XSwitch on theradar sensor system (Ypage 232).
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On-boar dc omputer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
Blind SpotAssist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
orActive Blind
SpotAssist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator'sManual
Blind Spot AssistorActiveBlind Spot Assististemporarily
inoperative. Possiblecauses are:
Rthesensorsare dirty.
Rfunction is impaireddue to heavyrain or snow.
Rtheradarsensor system is outside the operatingtemperature
range.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellowindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or 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, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XClean the sensors(Ypage 315).
XRestart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperativeor
Active Blind Spot
Assist Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellowindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist
Canceled
The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.
XRepeat the parkingprocess with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active ParkingAssist again later (Ypage 196).
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Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequencesandSolutions
Check
TirePressure Soon
The tire pressure loss warningsystem has detectedasignificant
lossinpressure.
Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Withtirepressureswhichare toolow, there isariskofthe
following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especiallyasthe load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There isarisk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditionsasyou do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 321).
XCheck the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Ypage 342).
CheckTirePressure
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator
The tire pressure loss warning system generatedadisplay
message and has not been restarted since.
XSet the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system (Ypage 342).
Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Rectify
Tire Pressure
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 342).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 345).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions
Check
Tires
The tire pressureinoneor moretires has dropped significantly.
The wheelposition is displayed in themultifunction display.
Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Withtirepressureswhichare toolow, there isariskofthe
following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especiallyasthe load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There isarisk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditionsasyou do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 321).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 342).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning
Tire Malfunction
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
If you drive withaflat tire, there isarisk of the following hazards:
Raflat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle.
Rcontinued driving withaflat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possiblyafire.
There isarisk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditionsasyou do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 167).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 321).
Display messages259
On-board computer and displays
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions

Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator'sManual
The powersteering is malfunctioning.
Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
You will need to use moreforce to steer.
Thereisariskofanaccident.
XCheck whetheryou are able to apply the extraforce required.
XIf you are able to steer safely:carefully drive on toaqualified
specialist workshop.
XIf you are unable to steer safely:do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Phone No ServiceYour vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
XWait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display.

Check Washer Fluid
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
XAdd washer fluid (Ypage 309).
SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andSolutions

Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
XUse the correctSmartKey.

TakeYourKeyfrom
Ignition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey.

ObtainaNew Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

ReplaceKeyBattery
The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.
XChange the batteries (Ypage 79).
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andSolutions

The yellowABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS,BAS PLUS, ESP®,EBD
(electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE®,
PRE-SAFE®Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist are therefore
also deactivated, for example.
Possible causes are:
Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete.
Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear 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 isarisk of an accident.
XCarefullydrive onasuitable stretch of road, making slight
steering movementsataspeed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
268Indicator and warning lampsinthe instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays