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When a connection is established, the name
of the other person and/or the call duration
appear in the display.
or
XTo exit the redial memory: press the~
button.
Display messages
Notes on display messages
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the instrument display fails or is malfunc-
tioning, you may not recognize limitations in
the functions of systems relevant to safety.
The operating safety of your vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
iIf you turn the key to position 2in the igni-
tion, a display check is performed. All warning
and indicator lamps (except the turn signal
indicator lamps) and the display are activa-
ted. Before starting the journey, check that
the warning and indicator lamps are operating
correctly.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons
Warnings, malfunctions or additional informa-
tion may also be shown in the display. The fol-
lowing tables show all the display messages. A
warning tone sounds with certain display mes-
sages.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
The on-board computer shows warnings, mal-
functions or additional information in the dis- play. A warning tone sounds with certain display
messages. Display messages of a high priority
are shown in red.
Please respond in accordance with the display
messages and follow the additional notes in this
Operator's Manual.
You can hide low-priority display messages by
pressing the
V,U,9or: button
on the steering wheel or the 9reset button.
You cannot hide display messages of the highest
priority. These messages will continue to be
shown in the display until their cause has been
eliminated.
The on-board computer stores certain display
messages in the message memory
(
Ypage 175).
Message memory
The on-board computer only records and shows
malfunctions and warnings from certain sys-
tems. Therefore, make sure that your vehicle is
safe to use. You could otherwise cause an acci-
dent by driving an unsafe vehicle.
The on-board computer stores certain display
messages. In the Message memory menu, you
can call up stored display messages.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the number of stored display messages,
e.g. 2 messages
, appears in the display.
If no malfunctions have occurred, the No
messagesmessage appears.
XScroll through the stored display messages
with the9or: button.
XTo exit the message memory menu: press
the V orU button.
When you switch off the ignition, all display mes-
sages are deleted from the message memory.
You can only remove the key when it is in the
basic position.
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On-board computer and displays
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Display messages on vehicles withoutsteering wheel buttons
Cruis econtro l
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences an dMSolutions
_ _ _
V
The activation condition sfo rcruise contro lhav eno tbee nmet .
You can only activat ecruise contro lfrom speeds of 20 mph
(30 km/h).
or
Cruise contro lhas bee ndeactivated due to amalfunction .
XHavecruise contro lchecke dat aqualified specialis tworkshop .
Tire pressure monitor
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences an dMSolutions
NO TPM STheNOmessag eis displaye dfo r30 seconds. The TPMSmessag eis also
displaye dafter 30 seconds.
The tire pressure monito rhas malfunctioned.
XHav eth etire pressure monito rand th ewheels checke dat aquali-
fie dspecialis tworkshop .
NO TPMSTheNOmessag eis displaye dfo r30 seconds. The TPMSmessag eis also
displaye dafter 30 seconds.
The tire pressure monito ris no treceivin gsignal sfrom on eor more
wheels because :
Rawhee lhas bee nreplaced wit hth espar ewhee lwithout whee l
electronics.
Rth emaximum temperature on on eof th ewhee lelectronic sunits has
bee nexceeded.
Rth ewhee lelectronic sare malfunctioning.
XHav ewheels wit hsuitable whee lelectronic sunits installed at a
qualified specialis tworkshop .
— —TPMSThe — —messag eis displaye dfo r30 seconds. The TPMSmessag eis
also displaye dafter 30 seconds.
The pressure is insufficien tin on eor more tires ,or th epressures of th e
individual tires diffe rsignificantly.
XChec kth etire pressure and correc tit if necessary (Ypage 254).
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Display messages on vehicles withsteering wheel buttons
Safet ysystems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences an dMSolutions
ABS
Visit workshop
AB Shas bee ndeactivated due to amalfunction .ES P®,AS Rand BAS,
as well as cruise control, hav ealso bee ndeactivated as aresult .
GWARNING
The brake syste mcontinues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The wheels could therefore loc kif you brake
hard, fo rexample.
Thi scauses steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The brak-
in gdistanc ecan increase in emergency braking situations. The driven
wheels can spi nwhen accelerating.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabilize th evehicle.
There is an increase dris kof skidding and accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XVisit aqualified specialis tworkshop immediately.
ABS
Unavailable
AB Sis temporarily unavailable or is deactivated due to undervoltage.
ES P®,AS Rand BAS, as well as cruise control, are also unavailable as
a result .
The battery may no tbe bein gcharged.
GWARNING
The brake syste mcontinues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The wheels could therefore loc kif you brake
hard, fo rexample.
Thi scauses steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The brak-
in gdistanc ecan increase in emergency braking situations. The driven
wheels can spi nwhen accelerating.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabilize th evehicle.
There is an increase dris kof skidding and accidents .
XDrive for ashort distanc eat aspeed of more than 13 mph
(20 km/h).
If th edisplay messag edisappears ,th efunction smentioned abov e
are available again .
If th edisplay messag econtinues to be displayed:
XDrive on wit hcare.
XVisit aqualified specialis tworkshop immediately.
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Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Tire pres. Adjustpres.
O
The pressure is insufficient in one or more tires, or the pressures of the
individual tires differ significantly.
XCheck the tire pressure at the next opportunity and correct it if
necessary (Ypage 254).
Tire pres.
monitor inoperative
The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
XHave the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Tire pres.
monitor currentlyunavailable
The tire pressure monitor function is temporarily unavailable due to
radio interference or undervoltage.
XOnce the causes have been remedied, the tire pressure monitor is
automatically activated.
Tire pres.-
monitorinoperativeNo wheel sensors
The tire pressure monitor is not receiving signals from one or more
wheels because:
Ra wheel has been replaced with the spare wheel without wheel
electronics.
Rthe maximum temperature on one of the wheel electronics units has
been exceeded.
Rthe wheel electronics are malfunctioning.
XHave the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Check tire(s)
O
The pressure of one or more tires has dropped significantly. If the tire
pressure monitor has detected the affected wheel, the wheel position
is also displayed.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the tires.
XRepair or change the wheel if necessary (Ypage 267).
XCheck the tire pressure and correct it if necessary (Ypage 254).
The display message disappears automatically after driving for a
few minutes with the corrected tire pressure.
Warning Tire defect
O
One or more tires is losing air rapidly. If the tire pressure monitor has
detected the affected wheel, the wheel position is also displayed.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers, paying attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XRepair or change the wheel (Ypage 267).
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Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Ð
SteeringAssistanceFailure
The power assistance for the steering has malfunctioned. You need to
steer more forcefully.
XCarefully continue to a qualified specialist workshop and have the
steering checked immediately.
#
Battery/AlternatorVisit workshop
The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a defective
alternator or a torn poly-V-belt.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the poly-V-belt.
XIf the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
XIf the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible by a qualified specialist workshop.
÷
Electrical Step
The electrical step has retracted or extended only partially or not at all.
XMake sure there is sufficient free space for the electrical step.
XOpen or close the sliding door again.
XIf the electrical step still does not extend or retract fully, push the
step in manually (Ypage 68). Before stepping out, remind the pas-
sengers that the step is missing.
1
Hood open
You are already driving at walking pace, even though the hood is not
closed.
XClose the hood.
9
Please enter PIN:
You have not yet entered your PIN in the mobile phone.
XEnter the PIN for the SIM card.
1
Doors open
You are already driving at walking pace, even though not all the doors
are closed.
XClose the doors.
¦
Check wash. fluidlevel
The washer fluid level is too low.
XAdd washer fluid (Ypage 225).
Key
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
+
Replace key Visitworkshop
The key is no longer working.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
d
The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.
The all-wheel drive is activated/deactivated. When changing gear,
ASR and ESP®are deactivated.
After changing gear, ASR and ESP®are automatically reactivated.
Engage/disengage the all-wheel drive (
Ypage 147).
d The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp flashes
slowly while the
vehicle is in
motion.
In vehicles with all-wheel drive the brake system is overheated.
GWARNING
The performance of 4ETS is reduced. The braking power output may
be lower.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully and adapt your driving style to suit the road and
traffic conditions.
XWhen the message is no longer displayed, 4ETS and normal braking
power are available again.
d The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.
ASR is deactivated.
GWARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XActivate ASR again. Exceptions (Ypage 55).
h !:b
The yellow ESP®, ABS
and ASR/BAS indicator
lamps and the red brake
system indicator lamp
are lit while the engine is
running.
EBD is malfunctioning or deactivated due to undervoltage or malfunc-
tion.
The battery may not be being charged.
GWARNING
The rear wheels could lock sooner than expected when you apply the
brakes. The braking distance can increase in emergency braking sit-
uations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in
the display (Ypage 181).
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
The red brake sys-
tem indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is run-
ning.There is insufficient brake fluid in the expansion tank.
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in
the display (Ypage 181).
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the brake fluid level in the expansion tank (Ypage 224).
XIf the brake fluid is below the MIN mark: do not drive on!
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not solve the problem.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
b When towing a
trailer: the red
brake system
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.
Additionally, a
warning tone
sounds.GWARNING
The brake force booster in the trailer is faulty.
The driving and braking characteristics of your vehicle could change.
There is a risk of the trailer overbraking and of you losing control over
the truck/trailer combination.
There is a risk of an accident.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in
the display (Ypage 181).
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
: The yellow
ASR/BAS indica-
tor lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
The engine power output may be reduced.
GWARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XDrive on with care.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.
: The yellow
ASR/BAS indica-
tor lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without elec-
tronic support.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
h
The yellow ESP®
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.ESP®is deactivated due to undervoltage or a malfunction. As a result,
cruise control has also been deactivated.
Engine power output may be reduced.
The battery may not be being charged.
GWARNING
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in the display (Ypage 181).
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
6 The red warning
lamp does not go
out approx-
imately four sec-
onds after the
ignition is
switched on, or it
lights up again.The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
GWARNING
If the restraint systems are malfunctioning, individual systems could
be triggered inadvertently or might not be triggered at all in the event
of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury and accidents.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
# The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a defective
alternator or a torn poly-V-belt.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the poly-V-belt.
XIf the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult the near-
est qualified specialist workshop.
XIf the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible by a qualified specialist workshop.
#The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The battery is faulty.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XDo not continue driving under any circumstances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
#The yellow brake
pad wear indica-
tor lamp is lit after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XHave the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
;
The yellow Check
Engine indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is run-
ning.The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission rel-
evant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can dam-
age the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
After the first message and under normal operating conditions, you
can drive on for up to approximately 500 mi (800 km). Then a warning
tone sequence sounds and the engine can only be started another 16
times.
XObserve the messages in the display.
XHave the exhaust gas aftertreatment checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
In some states it is legally prescribed that after the Check Engine
indicator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Observe the legal requirements.
% If you turn the key
to position 2in
the ignition lock,
the yellow pre-
glow indicator
lamp remains lit
for approximately
one minute. Or
the yellow pre-
glow indicator
lamp lights up for
approximately
one minute while
the engine is run-
ning.At extremely low temperatures, the engine may not start.
There is a malfunction in the preglow system.
XHave any malfunction rectified at a qualified specialist workshop.
È The yellow air fil-
ter indicator lamp
is lit while the
engine is running.The service limit for the air filter has been reached. The air filter is dirty.
XHave the air filter element replaced as soon as possible at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
hThe yellow tire
pressure monitor
warning lamp
comes on.GWARNING
The tire pressure monitor indicates a rapid or severe loss of pressure
in at least one tire.
XStop the vehicle without making any extreme steering maneuvers or
braking suddenly. Pay attention to the traffic conditions while doing
so.
XCheck the tires and correct the tire pressure. If a tire continues to
lose pressure, it must be replaced. Replace damaged tires imme-
diately.
The warning light will go out after the flat tire has been rectified and
you have been driving for a few minutes.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in the display (Ypage 193).
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
1
The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit.The electrical step has retracted or extended only partially or not at all.
XMake sure there is sufficient free space for the electrical step.
XOpen or close the sliding door again.
XIf the electrical step still does not extend or retract fully, push the
step in manually (Ypage 68). Before stepping out, remind the pas-
sengers that the step is missing.
Ð The indicator
lamp for the
steering is lit
when the ignition
is switched on.The power assistance for the steering has malfunctioned. You need to
steer more forcefully.
XCarefully continue to a qualified specialist workshop and have the
steering checked immediately.
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