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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Ð Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
hesteering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is considerably impaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Ð Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual *T
he po wer assi stance of thesteering is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely, you will need touse more forc eto steer. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 495

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
! ABS warning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional acoustic warning signal, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be faulty. &
WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The braking dis tance may increase in
an emergency braking situation. In addition, 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. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 505

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Ð Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The po werst eering assis tance or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.512
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Ty
res Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up 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
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering 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, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres. 516
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one
minute and then remains lit.
The tyre pressu remonitoring sy stem is faulty. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
If th e tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning, it is not able toissue a warning if there is pressure loss in
one or more of the tyres.
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure ma y,forex ample, af fect theve hicle's handling characteristics, steering and
braking. ‑ #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 517

HOLD function ....................................
.212
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. 16 4
New/replaced brake linings/brake
discs .................................................... 16 4
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 64
Brakes see Active Brake Assi st
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown ............................................... 390
Assis tance overview .............................. 18
To w- starting ........................................ 405
To wing away ........................................ 401
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................4 03
Wheel change ...................................... 422
Breakdown assistance call see Service call
Breakdown management see Service call
Bu rm ester ®
sur round sound sy stem .....3 70
Ad justing the balance/fader ................3 71
Ad justing the sound focus ................... 371
Ad justing treble, mid and bass ............ 371Calling up
the sound menu .................. 370
Information .......................................... 370
Switching the sur round sound on/off
............................................................ .371
Buttons Steering wheel .................................... 255 C
CA module (TV) ........................................ 370
Calling up a menu ................................ 370
Inserting .............................................. 369
Call list Making a call ....................................... 324
Options in the call list .......................... 324
Overview ............................................. 324
Calling up the sound menu
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 370
Calls .......................................................... 321
Ac cepting ............................................ 321
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ......... 321
Calls wi thseveral participants ............ .321
Declining ............................................. 321
Ending a call ....................................... .321
Incoming call during an existing call .... 322 Making ................................................
.321
Vi ath eove rhead control panel
(Mercedes me connect) ....................... 327
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ....................................... 380
Care ..........................................................3 85
AIRPANEL ............................................ 383
Car wash ............................................. 380
Carpet .................................................3 85
Displ ay................................................ 385
Exterior lighting ................................... 383
Genuine wood/trim elements .............3 85
High-p ressure cleaner .........................3 80
Matt finish ........................................... 382
Pa int .................................................... 382
Plastic trim .......................................... 385
Re versing camera/360° Camera ........ 383
Ro of lining ...........................................3 85
Seat belt .............................................. 385
Seat co ver ........................................... 385 522
Index

Display (multimedia sy
stem)
Settings .............................................. .286
Display (on-board comp uter).................. 257
Display content Menu (on-boa rdcompu ter) .................. 264
Display message ..................................... 445
Calling up (on-board co mputer) .......... .445
No tes .................................................. 445
Display messages ? .......................................... .472, 497
A ...................................................4 98
C ................................................... 497
¯ .................................................... 469
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........468
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stinope rative .... 468
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stnot available
when towing a trailer See Owner's
Manual ................................................ .471
Ac tive bonnet malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 496 Ac
tive Brake Assi stFunctions cur‐
re ntly limited See Owner's Manual ...... 456
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual ........................... 456
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist Camera
view restricted See Owner's Manual ... 467
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........466
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 466
bAc tive Light Sy stem inoperative .. 499
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus Cam‐
era view restricted See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 501
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .501
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative ................................................ .500 4Ad
d 1 litre engine oil when next
re fuelling ............................................. 477
Air conditioning Malfunction See
Owner's Manual .................................. 493
App lybrake todeselect Park (P)
position ...............................................4 89
ÀAT TENTION ASSIST inoperative ... 462
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break! .................................................. 462
bAU TOlights inope rative ............... 500
Au xilia rybattery malfunction .............. 492
_Before starting the engine, turn
th esteering wheel. .............................. 493
Blind Spot Assist cur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ...................... 467
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ............... 468
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual ...4 71
Brake immediately ............................... 455
ÂChange key bat teries .................. 486 526
Index

ÐSt
eering malfunction Drive
carefully Visit workshop ......................4 94
Ð Steering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual .... 495
ÐSt eering malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 493
ÐSt eering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual .......495
St eering Pilot cur rently una vailable
See Owner's Manual ...........................469
St eering Pilot inoperative .................... 469
St op vehicle Lea veengine running
Wa itTransmission cooling ...................491
# Stop vehicle Lea veengine run‐
ning ..................................................... 475
# Stop vehicle See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ 474
É Stop vehicle Vehicle too low ........ 464
bSwitch off lights .......................... 500
bSwitch on headlamps .................. 500To
shift out of P or N,depress brake
and start engine .................................. 490
To p up coolant See Owner ’sManual ....472
¥ Top up washer fluid .................... .498
Tr af fic Sign Assi stCamera view
re stricted See Owner's Manual ........... 466
Tr af fic Sign Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ......................470
Tr af fic Sign Assi stinope rative .............. 471
j Trailer coupling extending… ......... 488
Tr ansmission Malfunction Stop ............ 491
!Tu rnon the ignition torelease
th e parking brake ................................ 450
Ty re press. monitor cur rently una vail‐
able .................................................... .483
Ty re press. monitor inoperative ...........484
Ty re press. monitor inoperative No
wheel sensors .................................... .484
Ty re pressure Check tyres ...................481
Ty re(s) ove rheated ...............................4 84Ty
re(s) ove rheated Reduce speed ........ 485
dVe hicle is operational Switch
off the ignition before exiting .............. .491
É Vehicle rising Please wait............ 462
ÉVe hiclerising ...............................4 62
hWa rning tyre defect .....................483
hWheel sensor(s) missing ............. 484
Wi thout changing gear, consult work‐
shop ....................................................4 90
Dist ance control
see Dis tance Pilot DISTRONIC
Di stance Pil otDISTRONIC ...................... 202
Ac tivating ............................................ 205
Ac tivation conditions ........................... 205
Calling up a speed ............................... 205
Deactivating ........................................ 205
Fu nction .............................................. 202
Le ver ................................................... 205
Selecting ............................................. 205
Setting a speed ................................... 205
St oring a speed ................................... 205
Sy stem limits ....................................... 202 Index
529

Distance
recorder .................................. .259
DISTRO NIC
see Dis tance Pilot DISTRONIC
Door Additional door lock .............................. 68
Locking (emer gency key) ...................... .72
Opening (from inside) ............................68
Un locking (emer gency key) .................... 72
Un locking (from inside) ........................ .68
Door see Locking/unlocking
Door cont rol panel .................................... .16
Drive Away Assist .................................... 236
DRIVE PIL OT............................................. 209
Fu nction .............................................. 209
Drive position Selecting .............................................. 173
Drive prog ram display ............................. 16 9
Drive prog rams ........................................ 16 8
Driver's seat see Seat Driving abroad
Symmetrical dipped beam .................. .131
Driving light see Automatic driving lights
Driving saf ety sy stem ............................ .188
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 189
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 194
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .199
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 189
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 3
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Crosswind Assist ................................. 19 3
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
trailer stabilisation .............................. .193
Overview ............................................. 188
Ra dar sensors .....................................1 88
Re sponsibility ...................................... 188
Driving saf ety sy stem
see ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram)
Driving sy stem
DY NA MIC BODY CONTROL .................. 214
Driving sy stem
see 360° Camera see
Active Blind Spot Assi st
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
see AIR BODY CONTROL
see ATTENTION ASSIST
see Blind Spot Assist
see Cruise control
see Dis tance Pilot DISTRONIC
see DRIVE PIL OT
see Driving saf ety sy stem
see HOLD function
see Limiter
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Remo teParking Pilot
see Reversing camera
see Speed Limit Pilot
see Steering Pilot
see Traf fic Sign Assi st
Driving tips Driving abroad (symmetrical dipped
beam) .................................................. 131
Gene ral driving tips ............................ .164
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 64
Dr ow siness de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST 530
Index

Fu
ses ........................................................ 406
Assignment diagram ............................4 06
Before changing .................................. 406
Fu se box in the engine compartment .. 407
Fu se box in the front-passen gerfo ot‐
we ll ...................................................... 408
Fu se box in the load compartment ...... 408
Fu se box on the dashboard ................. 408
No tes .................................................. 406 G
Garage door opener Cleari ngthe memory ........................... 184
Opening or closing thega rage door .....1 83
Programming buttons .......................... 181
Ra dio equipment appr oval number ...... 184
Re solving problems ............................. 183
Synchronising thero lling code ............ 182
Gearshift paddles see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gea rshift recommendation .............170, 173
Genuine parts ............................................ 22
Genuine wood (Care) .............................. 385
Glide mode .............................................. .174 Glo
vebox
Air vent ................................................ 15 9
Locking/unlocking ...............................1 10
Gross mass ............................................. .431 H
Handbrake see Electric parking brake
Handling characteristics (unusual) ....... 409
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ................................ 76
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
see Opening theta ilgate using your foot
Hands-free sy stem .................................... 69
Hazard warning lights ............................ .134
HD prog rammes
see CAmodule (TV)
Head restra int .......................................... .95
Fr ont (adjusting manually) ..................... 95
Fr ont (luxury head restra int) .................. 96
Re ar (adjusting) .................................... .97
Re ar (lo wering from the front) ............... 97
Re ar (removing/fitting) .......................... 97Head-up display
Adjusting brightness (on-board com‐
pu ter) .................................................. 264
Ad justing display elements (on-board
compu ter) ............................................ 264
Fu nction .............................................. 265
Menu (on-board compu ter) .................. 264
Setting the position (on-board com‐
puter) .................................................. 264
Switching on/off ................................. 266
Using the memory function ................. 107
Head-up display see Menu (on-boa rdcompu ter)
Head-up display menu see On-board computer
Headlamp flashing .................................. 13 3
Heating see Climate control
High-pressure cleaner (care) ................. 380
Hill start assi st........................................ 212
HOLD function ......................................... 212
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .212
Fu nction/no tes .................................... 212534
Index