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X
Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
Tripmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press the :or9 button to select
approximate range :and current fuel con-
sumption ;(not for AMG vehicles).
Approximate range :that can be covered is
calculated according to your current driving
style and the amount of fuel in the tank. If
there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle being
refuelled Cinstead of range :.
Recuperation display =shows you if energy
is being recuperated from the kinetic energy
in overrun mode and saved in the battery.
Recuperation display =depends on the
engine installed and is therefore not available
in all vehicles.
ECO display The ECO display is not available for AMG vehi-
cles.
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press :or9 to select ECO
ECOdisplay
display. If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-
matically reset.
Further information on the ECO display; see
(Y page 182).
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset" :
Distance
; Duration
= Average fuel consumption
? Average speed
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press the :or9 button to select
From start From start orFrom reset
From reset.
The values in the From start
From startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From reset From resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (Y page 249).
The From start From start trip computer is automati-
cally reset if:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours
R 999 hours have been exceeded
R 9,999 kilometres have been exceeded 248
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays
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Settings menu
Introduction In the
Settings
Settings menu, you have the following
options:
R Changing assistance settings
(Y page 257)
R Changing head-up display settings
(Y page 259)
R Changing the light settings (Y page 260)
R Changing the instrument cluster settings
(Y page 261)
R Changing the vehicle settings
(Y page 262)
R Restoring the factory settings
(Y page 263)
Assistance submenu Deactivating/activating ESP
®
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
in the description of ESP (Y page 75).G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following. It may be best to deactivate ESP
®
in the fol-
lowing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
For further information about ESP ®
, see
(Y page 75).
X Start the engine.
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Use : or9 to select the Assis‐ Assis‐
tance
tance submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select
ESP
ESP.
X Press ato confirm.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press thea
button again.
ESP ®
is deactivated if the åwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continu-
ously, ESP ®
is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 304).
Observe the information on display messages
(Y page 266).
Automatic activation of Night View Assist Plus
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel. Menus and submenus
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X
Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Limit speed (winter tyres)
Limit speed (winter tyres) function.
You will see the current setting.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to adjust
permanent SPEEDTRONIC in increments of
ten (240 km/h 240 km/h to160 km/h
160 km/h). The Off
Offset-
ting switches permanent SPEEDTRONIC
off.
X Press the abutton to store the entry.
For further information on permanent SPEED- TRONIC (Y page 191).
Restoring the factory settings X
Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Factory settings
Factory settings submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
The Reset all settings? Reset all settings? message
appears.
X Press the :or9 button to select No
No
or Yes
Yes.
X Press the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
If you have selected Yes Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, not all functions are reset: the Limit
Limit speed
speed (winter
(winter tyres)
tyres) function
in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set
in the Vehicle
Vehicle submenu. AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays :
Digital speedometer
; Gear indicator
= Upshift indicator
? Transmission fluid temperature
A Engine oil temperature
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG
AMGmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
Upshift indicator UP
UP= indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual drive program. Upshift
indicator UP UP= fades out other messages
until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 71 †,
the symbol in oil temperature display Ais
shown in blue. Avoid using the full output of
the engine during this time.
If the transmission fluid temperature is below
50 †, the symbol in oil temperature dis-
play ?is shown in blue. Avoid using the full
output of the engine during this time. Menus and submenus
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The yellow
!warning lamp lights up. The red !indicator
lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake
has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
X Release the electric parking brake automatically (Y page 180).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The yellow
!warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release the electric parking brake, the red !indicator lamp
flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to
apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !
Parking Parking
brake
brakeinop‐
inop‐
erative
erative The yellow
!warning lamp lights up. The red !indicator
lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake
has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over- voltage or undervoltage.
X Rectify the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Apply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied or released: X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is still not possible to apply the electric parking brake: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Collision Preven‐
Collision Preven‐
tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus
currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐
able See Owner's able See Owner's
Manual Manual COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation
R the system is outside the operating temperature range
R the on-board voltage is too low.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 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 to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 178).
X Restart the engine. Collision Preven‐ Collision Preven‐
tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus
inoperative inoperative COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative
due to a malfunction. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE
PRE-SAFE
Functions
Functions
currently limited
currently limited
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual PRE
‑SAFE ®
PLUS or PRE ‑SAFE®
Brake is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation
R the system is outside the operating temperature range
R the on-board voltage is too low.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
goes out.
PRE ‑SAFE ®
PLUS and PRE ‑SAFE®
Brake are 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 (Y page 178).
X Restart the engine. PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE
Functions
Functions
limited See Own‐
limited See Own‐
er's Manual er's Manual PRE
‑SAFE ®
PLUS or PRE‑ SAFE®
Brake is unavailable due to a mal-
function. BAS PLUS might also be deactivated.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Radar sensors
Radar sensors
dirty See Owner's dirty See Owner's
Manual Manual At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety sys-
tems is temporarily restricted or inoperative:
R PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
R Active Lane Keeping Assist
R Active Blind Spot Assist
R DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
Possible causes:
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
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
goes out. 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 (Y page 178).
X Switch off the engine.
X Clean the sensors (Y page 347) in the following locations:
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. ü ü If this symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt
tongue has been inserted into a rear seat belt buckle.
Further information on the status indicator for the rear seat belts
(Y page 48). 274
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions +
Top Top
up
upcoolant
coolant See
See
Owner’s Manual
Owner’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 Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 340).
X If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. ? ? The fan motor is faulty.
X At coolant temperatures below 125 †, drive to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so, e.g.
driving in mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic. ?
Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine cle Switch engine
off off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 178).
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 frozen slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 125 †. The engine may
otherwise 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 124 †. 282
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions #
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 178).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level
is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 178).
X Observe the instructions in the #See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual
display message.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Start engine See Start engine See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The engine is off and the battery charge level is too low.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating and interior lighting.
X Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive for a longer
distance.
The battery charges. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions 4
Check eng. oil Check eng. oil
lev. when next lev. when next
refuelling refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 338).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 340).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the
engine oil needs topping up more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-
ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.4
Add Add
1
1litre
litre engine
engine
oil
oil when
when next
next refu‐
refu‐
elling
elling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 338).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 340).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the
engine oil needs topping up more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-
ing system. Otherwise the engine will 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. 4
Engine oil level Engine oil level
Stop vehicle Stop vehicle
Switch engine off Switch engine off The engine oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 178).
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 338).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 340).8
Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level
drops into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. C C There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
The auxiliary heating cannot be operated.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station without fail. 284
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Active Lane Keep‐
Active Lane Keep‐
ing Assist cur‐ ing Assist cur‐
rently rently
unavailable
unavailable
See Owner's Manual
See Owner's Manual Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inop-
erative. Possible causes:
R the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
R there are no lane markings for a longer period
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Active Lane Keeping 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 (Y page 178).
X Clean the windscreen. Active Lane Keep‐ Active Lane Keep‐
ing Assist inoper‐ ing Assist inoper‐
ative ative Active Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Active Blind Spot
Active Blind Spot
Assist currently Assist currently
unavailable See unavailable See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible cau-
ses:
R the 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 sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
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 (Y page 178).
X Restart the engine. Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot
Assist not availa‐ Assist not availa‐
ble when towing a ble when towing a
trailer See Own‐ trailer See Own‐
er's Manual er's Manual Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while towing a trailer.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer
and your vehicle.
X Press aon the steering wheel to confirm the display mes-
sage. Display
messages
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