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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions PRE-SAFE
PRE-SAFE
Functions
Functions
Currently Limited
Currently Limited
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake or Adaptive Brake Assist of
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
R the 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.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake or Adaptive Brake Assist of
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST are operative again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Clean the sensors in the following locations ( Ypage 358):
R in the radiator trim
R in the front bumper
R in the rear bumper, particularly in the middle of the rear
bumper
X Restart the engine. PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE
Functions
Functions
Limited See
Limited See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake or Adaptive Brake Assist of
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is not available due to a
malfunction. BAS PLUS or the distance warning signal may also
have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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0050
0050Solutions Radar Sensors
Radar Sensors
Dirty See Dirty See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety
systems is temporarily inoperative:
R
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
R Active Lane Keeping Assist
R Active Blind Spot Assist
R DISTRONIC PLUS
Possible causes are:
R the sensors in the radiator trim and/or in the bumpers are dirty.
R the function of the driving system and/or driving safety system
is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears. All driving systems/driving safety systems
are operative again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Switch off the engine.
X Clean the sensors in the following locations ( Ypage 358):
R in the radiator trim
R in the front bumper
R in the rear bumper, particularly in the middle of the rear
bumper
X Restart the engine.
The display message disappears. Check Left Rear Check Left Rear
Belt See Belt See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
or
Check Right Check Right
Rear Belt See
Rear Belt See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear
compartment is not in the predefined position. The belt strap may
be jammed in the belt tongue.
G WARNING
If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position,
the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Release the jamming.
X Repeat the seat belt fastening procedure. 274
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Switch Off Lights Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Turn the light switch to 0058.Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Assist
Inoperative Inoperative
or
Adaptive Highbeam
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus Assist Plus
Inoperative Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
or
Adaptive Adaptive
Highbeam Assist
Highbeam Assist
Plus Currently Plus Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
deactivated and temporarily not operational. Possible causes are:
R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
X Clean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, display
message Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available or
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Available Again
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Available Again is
displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
operational again. Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00BD
Check Coolant Check Coolant
Level See Level See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The coolant level is too low.
!
Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 351).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 00AC 00AC The fan motor is faulty.
X
At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Display
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0050
0050Solutions 00AC
Coolant Too Hot Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). 284
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0050
0050Solutions 003D
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R
a defective alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Open the hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 349).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Ypage 350).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Display
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
Level Level
(Add
(Add1
1 quart)
quart) The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 349).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Ypage 350).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 00B2
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
Low Stop Vehicle Low Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off Turn Engine Off The oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Check the engine oil level ( Ypage 349).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Ypage 350). 00B6
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00A8 00A8 There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 00B6
Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 286
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Active Blind Spot
Active Blind Spot
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible
causes are:
R
the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the 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.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Clean the sensors (Y page 358).
X Restart the engine. Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot
Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist Park Assist
Canceled Canceled The driver's door is open.
X
Repeat the parking gap measurement and parking process with
the driver's door closed. You touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering
intervention was active.
X
While 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.
X Use Active Parking Assist again later (Y page 221).Park Assist Park Assist
Inoperative Inoperative PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning or faulty.
X
Follow the instructions and helpful hints in the "Problems with
PARKTRONIC" section ( Ypage 221).
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 290
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0050
0050Solutions Active Parking Assist is unavailable or faulty.
X
Switch off the ignition and restart the engine.
If Active Parking Assist continues to be unavailable (the 005Dsymbol
is not shown in the multifunction display):
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Night View Assist Night View Assist
Currently Currently
Unavailable Unavailable Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R the camera in the radiator trim is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R the outside temperature is too high.
X Clean the windshield.
X Clean the camera in the radiator trim.
If the system has been switched off due to excessive outside
temperatures, the system will switch back on automatically once
it has cooled down.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Night View Assist Plus is operational again. Night View Assist Night View Assist
Inoperative Inoperative Night View Assist Plus is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Spotlight Spotlight
Inoperative Inoperative Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R the camera in the radiator trim is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R the outside temperature is too high.
X Clean the windshield.
X Clean the camera in the radiator trim.
If the system has been switched off due to excessive outside
temperatures, the system will switch back on automatically once
it has cooled down.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Night View Assist Plus is operational again. Display
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0050
0050Solutions Night View Assist Plus is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00D9
Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. the vehicle is skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 212).DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y
page 201).
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSNow
Now
Available
Available DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been
temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y
page 201). DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative.
DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist is also temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R
function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
R the 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.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
DISTRONIC is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Y page 358).
X Restart the engine. 292
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Tire Press.
Tire Press.
Monitor Currently Monitor Currently
Unavailable Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. TirePress. TirePress.
Sensor(s) Missing Sensor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Monitor Monitor
Inoperative No Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X
Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes. Tire Press. Tire Press.
Monitor Monitor
Inoperative Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions Shift to 'P' or
Shift to 'P' or
'N' 'N'
to
toStart
Start Engine
Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being
charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Apply Brake to Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P' Shift from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
D,Ror Nwithout depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Display
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