check engine MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2020 User Guide

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
¯ AdBlue system fault Engine
start not possible *
The AdBlue ®
sy stem is malfunctioning. You can no lon gerst art the engine. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.Engine oil
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Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
5 Check eng. oil lev. when
next refuelling *T
he engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
Check the engine oil le vel when next refuelling.
To p up the engine oil (/ page 299).
No tes on engine oil (/ page 357).416
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Add 1 l of engine oil (/ page 299). #
Check the engine oil le vel.
No tes on engine oil (/ page 357).
5
Engine oil pressure Stop
Switch off engine *T
he oil pressure is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient oil pressure #
Avoid driving with insuf ficient oil pressure. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
5 Engine oil level cannot be
measured *T
he electrical connection tothe oil le vel sensor has been inter rupte d or the oil le vel sensor is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 41 8
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Occupant saf
ety Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
6 Re stra int sy stem warning
lamp The
redre stra int sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*The restra int sy stem is malfunctioning (/ page 36). &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomalfunctions in there stra int sy stem
Components in there stra int sy stem may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident. #
Have there stra int sy stem checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
ü
Seat belt warning lamp
fl ashes The
red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermit tent wa rning tone sounds.
*T he driver or front passenger has not fastened his/her seat belt while theve hicle is in motion. #
Fasten your seat belt (/ page 40).
*T here are objects on the front passenger seat. #
Remo vethe objects from the front passenger seat. 420
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Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
R The coolant le vel is too low
R The air supply tothera diator is obstructed
R The radiator fan is faulty
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded 120 °C. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when opening the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the engine has overheated or during a fire inthe engine compartment, you
could come into contact wi thhot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the engine bonn etclosed and call thefire service. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and switch off the engine. Do not continue
driving. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp erature scale: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
or #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (/ page 300). Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 423

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below 120 °C.
; Engine diagnosis warning
lamp The
yellow engine diagno stics warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*A malfunction has occu rred in the engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emissions limit value may ha vebeen exceeded and the engine may be running in eme rgency operation mode. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
*Ve hicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank may ha vebeen run dr y. #
Start the engine thre eto four times af terre fuelling.
If th eye llow engine diagnosis warning lamp goes out, emer gency operation mode is cancelled. The vehicle need
not be checked.
#
Elect rical fault warning
lamp The
red elect rical fault warning lamp is lit.
*T here is a fault in the electrics. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.424
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(yellow) The
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) The
red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*Possible 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. 426
Display messa ges and warning/indicator lamps

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 flashes The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
*O ne or more wheels has reached its grip limit (/ page185). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp lights
up The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning 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. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 429

Ac
tivating/deactivating the synchro‐
nisation function (MBUX multimedia
sy stem) ................................................ 14 3
Air-reci rculation mode ........................ .144
Au tomatic control ................................ 14 3
Calling up the air conditioning menu ... 14 2
Climate style function .......................... 14 3
Demi sting the windscreen ...................1 41
Demi sting windo ws............................. 14 4
Fr ont air vents ..................................... 14 9
Inserting/removing theflacon (fra‐
gr ance sy stem) .................................... 14 4
Ionisation ............................................. 14 4
No te ..................................................... 141
Re ar air vents ...................................... 15 0
Re sidual heat ....................................... 14 4
Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem) ..... 14 2
Setting the air distribution ...................1 41
Setting the air flow ............................... 141
Setting the climate style ......................1 43
Setting the fragrance sy stem ............... 14 4
Setting thete mp erature ....................... 141
St ationary heater/ ventilation .............. 14 5
Switching on/off ................................. 14 2
Switching there ar wind owheater
on/off .................................................. 141THERMATIC contro
l panel .................... 141
THERMOTRONIC contro l panel ............141
Ve ntilating theve hicle (con venience
opening) ................................................ 85
Climate style
Fu nction .............................................. 14 3
Setting ................................................. 14 3
Cockpit ........................................................ .6
Overview .................................................6
Cof fee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Collision de tection (pa rked vehicle) ......181
Combination switch ................................12 5
Compu ter
see On-board computer
Consum ption indicator
Calling up ............................................ 16 6
Con venience closing ................................. 85
Con venience opening ................................ 85
Coolant (engine) Check le vel .......................................... 300
No tes .................................................. 359 Cooling
see Climate control
Co pyright ...................................................34
Cornering light ........................................ .126
Cross Traf fic Alert .................................. .226
Crosswind Assist Function/no tes .................................... 187
Cruise control .......................................... 19 3
Ac tivating ............................................ .194
Buttons ................................................ 194
Calling up a speed .............................. .194
Deactivating ........................................ 194
Fu nction .............................................. 19 3
Re quirements ...................................... 194
Selecting .............................................. 194
Setting a speed .................................... 194
St oring a speed .................................... 194
Sy stem limitations ...............................1 93 D
Dashboard see Cockpit Index
439

¯
AdBlue sy stem fault Emer‐
ge ncy op. in XXX miles See Owner's
Manual ................................................. 41 5
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible ................................ .416
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... 41 5
5 Add 1 litre engine oil when
next refuelling ...................................... 417
é ATTENTION ASSIST inoperative
.............................................................3 96
é ATTENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break! .................................................. 396
: Automatic driving lights inoper‐
ative ..................................................... 371
Á Changekey bat teries ................. 369
J Check brake fluid le vel.............. .388
# Checkbrake pads See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 388 5
Check eng. oil le v.when next
re fuelling .............................................. 416
ï Check trailer hit chlock .............. 375
h Check tyre(s) .............................. 41 0
! Clean the fuel filter .................... .381
ÿ Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off ............................................ 380
_ Currently una vailable Camera
view restricted ..................................... 400
ç Currently unavailable Radar
sensors dirty .......................................3 99
! currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... 401
÷ currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .402
5 Engine oil le vel cannot be
measured ............................................ .418
5 Engine oil le velRe duce oil le vel.. 417
5 Engine oil le velSt op vehicle
Switch engine off ................................. 4175
Engine oil pressu reStop
Switch off engine ................................. 41 8
ä Fault Drive at max. 80 km/h ...... 393
6 Front left malfunction Consult
wo rkshop (e xample)............................ 366
_ Front left seat backrest not
loc ked (e xamp le)................................ .378
& inoperative Battery low ...............374
& inoperative Refuel vehicle ........... 374
& inoperative See Owner's Man. ....374
! inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 402
÷ inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 403
T inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 404
G Inoperati ve................................. 405
: Intelligent Light Sy stem inoper‐
ative ....................................................3 72 Index
441

Ac
tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........397
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stinope rative .... 398
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stnot available
when towing a trailer See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 398
Ac tive bonnet malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... 377
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions cur‐
re ntly limited See Owner's Manual ...... 404
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual ........................... 405
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stavailable
again .................................................... 391
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........390
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stinope rative ....... 391
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........398 Ac
tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 398
Ac tive Parking Assist and
PA RKTRONIC inoperati veSee Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 395
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable due tomultiple emer‐
ge ncy stops ......................................... 392
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........391
Ac tive Steering Assist inoperative .......392
Ac tive Stop-and-Go Assist cur rently
una vailable see Owner's Manual .........392
Ac tive Stop-and-Go Assist inopera‐
tive See Owner's Manual ..................... 393
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........373
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 373Ad
aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .373
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative ................................................ .373
App lybrake todeselect Park (P)
position ...............................................3 82
Apply brake toselect D or R ................382
Apply brake toselect R ....................... 382
Au xilia rybattery malfunction .............. 384
Beginning emer gency stop .................. 392
Blind Spot Assist cur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ...................... 397
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ............... 397
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual ...3 97
Cann otstart engine See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 408
Check tyre pressures then restart
Ru n Flat Indicator ................................. 413 Index
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