check engine MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2016 W218 Owner's Manual

Convenience opening feature............ 88
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................ .276
Display message ............................ 222
Filling capacity ............................... 335
Important safety notes .................. 334
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 09
Temperature gauge ........................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes .............................1 09
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 154
Cruise control lever ....................... 153
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 229
Driving system ............................... 153
Function/notes .............................1 53
Important safety notes .................. 153
Setting a speed .............................. 154
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 154
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 258
Center console in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 258
Important safety notes .................. 257
Rear compartment ......................... 258
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 201
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes .............................1 07Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 206
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Interior lighting .............................. 207
Diagnostics connection ......................29
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .23
Introduction .....................................2 3
Digital speedomete r........................ .199
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 135
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 277
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 212
Driving systems .............................2 24
Engine ............................................ 222
General notes ................................ 212
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 212
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 234
Lights ............................................. 221
Safety systems .............................. 213
SmartKey ....................................... 234
Tires ............................................... 230
Vehicle ...........................................2 32
Distance recorder .............................1 98
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 243
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 157
Activation conditions ..................... 157
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 227
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 160
Function/note s ............................. 155
Imp
ortant safety notes .................. 156
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 159
Stopping ........................................ 159
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 82
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E
E10see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................ .208
Function/notes .............................1 02
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes .............................1 02
Switching on/off ........................... 208
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 255
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 49
On-board computer ....................... 199
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 131
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 130
Deactivating/activating ................. 131
General information ....................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Introduction ................................... 130
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 3
Fuel filler flap ................................. 145
Trunk ............................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 326
Removing ....................................... 326
Storage location ............................ 326
Stowing .......................................... 327
Technical data ............................... 326
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26 Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 241
Display message ............................ 222
ECO start/stop function ................ 130
Engine number ............................... 331
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 294
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 129
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 129
Switching off .................................. 147
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 299
E

ngine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 276
Additives ........................................ 334
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 223
Filling capacity ............................... 334
Notes about oil grades ................... 333
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 275
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 209
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 71
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 204
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
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Warning lamp ................................. 238
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust check ................................... 149
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 283
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 107
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 04
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ...........................................1 04
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 252
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 247
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 287
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 287
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 288
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 72
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 329
Two-way radio ................................ 329
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 199
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 199
Displaying the range ......................1 99
Driving tips ....................................1 49
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146 Refueling ........................................ 143
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 332
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 145
Opening ......................................... 144
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 332
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 286
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 99
Before changing .............................2 99
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 300
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 300
Important safety notes .................. 299
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 272
General notes ................................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 270
Opening/closing the garage door .. 272
Problems when programming ........2 72
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 270
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 271
Gasoline ............................................. 332
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 209
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 52
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Head bags
Display message ............................ 218
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Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 205
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .....................................3 34
Coolant (engine) ............................ 334
Engine oil ....................................... 333
Fuel ................................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 331
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 335
Washer fluid ................................... 335
Setting the air distribution ...............121
Setting the airflow ............................ 122
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 45
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 209
On-board computer ....................... 205
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 209
Side impact air bag .............................4 8
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 221
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature ..........8 8
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 0
Resettin g........................................ .89
Reversin gfeature ............................ .87
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................. ................. 245
Sliding sunroof
Important safet

y notes .................... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93 Resetting ......................................... 91
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programming .............7 7
Checking the battery ...................... .79
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Dis play message ............................ 234
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss .................................................8 0
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 127
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Snow chains ...................................... 303
Sockets
Center console .............................. 262
General notes ................................ 262
Rear compartment .........................2 63
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 327
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 199
In the Instru
ment cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 196
Selecting the display unit ...............2 05
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128
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SteeringDisplay message ............................2 34
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 229
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 139
Steering wheel heating .................. 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........139
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 210
Stowage areas ................................... 251
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 53
Center console .............................. 252
Center console (rear) ..................... 253
Cup holders ................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 52
Glove box ....................................... 252
Important safety information ......... 251
Rear ............................................... 253
Stowage net ................................... 254
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 253
Stowage net ....................................... 254
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer tires ..................................... 303
Sun visor ............................................ 259
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 168
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 209 Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 124
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 250
T
Tachometer ........................................ 196
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 331
Emergency spare wheel ................. 326
Information .................................... 329
Tires/wheels ................................. 325
Vehicle data ................................... 336
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 202
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 249
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 234
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Number from the phone book ........ 203
Redialing ........................................ 203
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 203
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 250
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 196
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 209
Outside temperature ...................... 196
Setting (climate control) ................ 121
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 210
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 308
Checking manually ........................ 307
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Reporting problems........................ .29
Securing from rolling away ............ 321
Towing away .................................. 296
Transporting .................................. 298
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 336
Vehicle data ....................................... 336
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 336
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 330
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 166
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 224
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 286
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 202
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
VIN
Seat ............................................... 331
Type plate ...................................... 330
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 238
Brakes ........................................... 237
Check Engine ................................. 241
Coolant .......................................... 241
Distance warning ........................... 243
ESP
®.............................................. 238
ESP®OFF ....................................... 239
Fuel tank ........................................ 241
General notes ................................ 235
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 241
Restraint system ............................ 240
Seat belt ........................................ 236
SPORT handling mode ................... 240
Tire pressure monitor .................... 244
Warranty .............................................. 26 Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 325
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 324
Wheel chock ...................................... 321
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 320
Checking ........................................ 301
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Emergency spare wheel ................. 326
Important safety notes .................. 301
Information on driving .................... 301
Interchanging/changing ................ 320
Mounting a new wheel ................... 324
Mounting a wheel .......................... 321
Removing a wheel .......................... 323
Storing ........................................... 321
Tightening torque ........................... 324
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 325
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 122
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 277
Important safety notes .................. 335
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 303
Slippery road surfaces ................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 303
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 303
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 112
R

eplacing ....................................... 112
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 284
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regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer- gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :is
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
informs you about the status of the front-
passenger front air bag.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
Ris lit: the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated. It will then not be deployed in the
event of an accident.
Ris not lit
: the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled. If, in the event of an accident, all
deployment criteria are met, the front-
passenger front air bag is deployed.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 49) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 58). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 49). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 42) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 46). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling
over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
occupant in the best position in relation to the
air bag.
42Occupant safety
Safety

Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
RABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
(Ypage 64)
RBAS ( Brake Assist System) (Ypage 65)
RBAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System PLUS) with
Cross-Traffic Assist (Ypage 65)
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(Ypage 67)
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Ypage 69)
REBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(Ypage 72)
RADAPTIVE BRAKE (Ypage 72)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 73)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tires and the road
surface. Please pay special attention to the
notes on tires, recommended minimum tire
tread depths, etc. (
Ypage 301).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 64).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 238) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 213).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
64Driving safety systems
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GWARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:
Rintervene unnecessarily
Rnot intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
GWARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
Rto people or animals
Rto oncoming vehicles
Rto crossing traffic
Rwhen cornering
As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause Brake Assist to intervene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 64).
ESP
®monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tires and the
road surface.
If ESP
®detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits. ESP
®assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP®can also stabilize
the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS traction control is part of ESP®. On vehicles
with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 64).
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or perform-
ance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you operate the vehicle
on such a dynamometer, please consult a
qualified workshop. You could otherwise
damage the drive train or the brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes on
ESP
®(Ypage 298) when towing the vehicle
with a raised rear axle.
If the å ESP
®OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, then ESP®is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp and the å
ESP®OFF warning lamp are lit continuously,
ESP®is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 238) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 213).
iOnly use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP®function properly.
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Safety
Z

Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated
If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®warning lamp in the
instrument cluster does not flash. In such situa-
tions, ESP
®will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP®:
RESP®no longer improves driving stability.
REngine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
RTraction control is still activated.
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP
®.
RPRE-SAFE®is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP®inter-
venes.
RPRE-SAFE®Brake is no longer available, it is
also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP®
intervenes.
RESP®still provides support when you brake
firmly.
ESP®trailer stabilization
General information
ESP®trailer stabilization is not available in
Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to
swerve, ESP
®assists you in this situation. ESP®
slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting
the engine output until the vehicle/trailer com-
bination has stabilized.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent
the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can
tip over before ESP
®can detect this. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer com-
bination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing
the brake firmly.
ESP
®trailer stabilization is active above speeds
of about 65 km/h.
ESP
®trailer stabilization does not work if ESP®
is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunc-
tion.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Ypage 64).
GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Ypage 238) as well as display
messages (Ypage 214).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 64).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has
the HOLD function (
Ypage 164) and hill start
assist (Ypage 130).
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