stop start MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS MPV 2021 Owner's Guide

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rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention to
ro ad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. #
Secure theve hicle against rolling away.
0025
ABS warning lamp *T
he yellow ABS warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
ABS has been switched off due toa malfunction. As a result, BAS, hill
st art assist and ESP ®
as well as their driving saf ety sy stems ha vealso
been swit ched off.
AT TENTION ASSIST has been deactivated and additional driving sys‐
te ms may ha vebeen switched off automaticall y. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®
are malfunction‐
ing
The wheels may blo ckduring braking and ESP ®
does not per form
any vehicle stabilization.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired
and the braking dis tance may increase. In addition, other driving
saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ABS and ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. #
Switch off the engine, wait a while and restart the engine. #
Check whe ther the display message has disappeared and ESP ®
is
operational.
If th e display message continues tobe displa yed: #
Drive on carefull y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
If th e ABS cont rol unit is defective, other sy stems may be available
only with restrictions or may be una vailable, e.g. the navigation sys‐
te m or the automatic transmission.
00E5 ESP ®
wa rning lamp *
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
ESP ®
or traction contro l intervenes because there is a risk of skidding
or at least one wheel is spinning.
Cruise contro l orActive Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC has been au to‐
matical lyswitched off. #
When pulling away, accelerate only as much as is necessar y. #
Dep ress the accelerator pedal less during your journe y. #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions. #
Do not swit choff ESP ®
. 304
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Wa
rning/indicator
lamp Po
ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
In exc eptional cases, it may be better toswitch off
ESP ®
(/ page 154).
00E5 ESP ®
wa rning lamp *
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is on while the engine is running.
ESP ®
,BA S and hill start assist are una vailable due toa malfunction.
AT TENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving sy stems could be
automatically deactivated. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabilisa‐
tion. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Pay attention tothe display messages. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
00BB ESP ®
OFF warning lamp *
The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is on while the engine is running
or the ECO start- stop function is active.
ESP ®
has been switched off. &
WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP®
deacti va‐
ted
ESP ®
does not act tostabilise theve hicle. The availability of fur‐
th er driving saf ety sy stems is also limited. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Deactivate ESP ®
only for as long as the situation requires.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated, ESP ®
is malfunctioning. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. #
Switch ESP ®
on again.
In exceptional cases, it may be better toswitch off
ESP ®
(/ page 154). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
If ESP ®
cannot be swit ched on: #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 305

Wa
rning/indicator
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ssible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00B4
Fu elreser ve wa rning
lamp *The
yellow fuel reser ve wa rning lamp is on while the engine is run‐
ning.
The fuel supp lyhas dropped into there ser verange.
Ope ration of the auxiliary heating (s tationary hea ter) is deactivated in
th ere ser verange. #
Refuel theve hicle.
00AC
Coolant warning lamp *
The red coolant warning lamp is on while the engine is running and
th e coolant temp erature display is at thest art of the scale.
The temp erature sensor forth e coolant temp erature display is defec‐
tive.
The coolant temp erature is no longer being monitored. If the coolant
is too hot, the engine may be damaged. #
Stop immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and
switch off the engine. Do not continue driving! #
Secure theve hicle against rolling away. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
00AC
Coolant warning lamp *T
he red coolant warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
The coolant le vel is too lo w.
If th e coolant le vel is cor rect, the air supply tothera diator may be
impaired or thera diator's electric fan may be faulty.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is not being adequately cooled. #
Pay attention tothe display messages. #
Stop immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and
switch off the engine. #
Secure theve hicle against rolling away. #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine
has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel and top up with coolant, complying with
th e instructions (/ page 225). #
Ifth e coolant has tobe topped up frequentl y,ha ve the engine
cooling sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Ensure that the air supply tothera diator is not impaired, e.g. by a
plastic bag that has been blown onto the grille. #
Monitor the coolant temp erature display on the instrument clus‐
te r. #
Do not restart the engine until the coolant temp erature is below
12 0°C. If you do, the engine may be damaged. #
Drive on tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. Avoid high
engine loads, e.g. driving on hilly roads or stop-and-go driving.
00AC Coolant warning lamp *The
red coolant warning lamp is on while the engine is running. A
wa rning tone also sounds.
The coolant has exceeded thete mp erature of 120°C. The air supply
to thera diator may be impaired or the coolant le vel may be too lo w.
The engine has not been suf ficiently cooled and may be damaged. 308
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All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Ambient lighting Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem)..... 111
Android Auto
see Smartphone integration
Animals Pets in theve hicle................................ 48
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (anti-lo ckbraking sy stem)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft ala rmsystem
see ATA (Anti -Theft Alarm sy stem)
Anti-theft pr otection
Immobilise r.......................................... 66
Anti-theft pr otection
see ATA (Anti -Theft Alarm sy stem)
Anticipatory occupant pr otection
see PRE- SAFE®
(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection)
Anticipatory occupant pr otection
sy stem
see PRE- SAFE®
(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection)
Apple CarPlay ®
see Smartphone integration
Aq uaplaning............................................ 13 9
Armrest Stow age compartment......................... 97
Asht ray
Re ar passenger compartment............ 102
Use (front centre console).................. 101
Assistance graphic (on-board com‐
puter)...................................................... .183
Assistance sy stems
see Driving saf ety sy stem
ASS YST
see ASS YST PLUS service inter val display
ASS YST PLUS se rvice inter val display
Displaying the service due dat e......... 220
Fu nction/no tes.................................. 220
Non-ope rational times wi th the
battery disconnec ted.......................... 221
Re gular maintenance work................. 220
Special service requ irements............ .220
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm sy stem)
Fu nction............................................... 67
Interior motion sensor function............ 68 Priming and deactivating
the inte‐
ri or motion sensor................................ 68
Priming and deactivating tow- aw ay
pr otection............................................. 67
St opping the alarm............................... 67
To w- aw ay protection function............... 67
At tachments............................................ .17
AT TENTION ASSI ST
Fu nction............................................. 172
Switching on/of f................................ 172
Sy stem limitations.............................. 172
Au thorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au tomatic co-driver airbag shu toff
Fu nction of co-d rive r airbag shutoff..... 33
Au tomatic dipped beam ........................105
Au tomatic distance adjustment
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Au tomatic engine start (ECO start/
sto p function)........................................ .140
Au tomatic engine stop (ECO start/
sto p function)........................................ .140
Au tomatic front passen ger front air‐
bag shu toff
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp... .34
Au tomatic measures af ter an acci‐
dent........................................................... 36
Au tomatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver......................... 14 2
Drive prog ram displa y......................... 14 5
Drive prog rams................................... 14 4
DY NA MIC SELECT switch................... 14 4
Engage pa rkposition.......................... 14 3
Engaging drive position...................... 14 3
Engaging neutral................................. 14 3
Engaging reve rsege ar....................... .143
Kickdown............................................ 14 5
Manual shifting................................... 14 5
Re stricting the shift rang e.................. 14 3
Selecting the drive prog ram............... 14 5
St eering wheel gearshift paddles.......1 45
Tr ansmission position displa y............. 14 2
Tr ansmission positions....................... 14 2
Au xiliary heating
No tes.................................................. 12 6
Au xiliary warm-air heater
Fu nction............................................. 13 0
Operating the switch clock................. 131
Overvie w,timer.................................. 13 0
Problems............................................ 13 4
Setting the switch-on time.................. 131312
Index

Drive prog
rams
see DYNA MIC SELECT
Driving characteristics (unusual)........ .249
Driving instructions Running-in no tes................................ 13 6
Driving no tes
Brake subject toload.......................... 13 8
Braking............................................... 13 8
Downhill gradient............................... 13 8
Gene ral driving tips............................ 137
New brake discs and brake pads/
linings................................................. 13 8
Pa rking brake.................................... .138
Re stricted braking ef fect (salt-trea‐
te dro ads).......................................... .138
Tr ansport byrail................................. 13 8
We tro ad sur faces.............................. 13 8
Driving saf ety sy stem
ABS (anti-lo ckbraking sy stem)........... 154
Ad aptive brake lights......................... .158
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem)................. 154
Cameras............................................. 15 3
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distri‐
bution)................................................ 15 6
ESP ®
Crosswind Assi st....................... 15 5
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation.................... 15 5
Overview............................................ 15 3
Ra dar and ultrasonic sensor s............. 15 3
Re sponsibility.....................................1 53
Driving saf ety sy stem
see Active Brake Assi st
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Driving sy stem
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
see Active Parking Assist
see AIRMATIC
see ATTENTION ASSIST
see Blind Spot Assist
see Cruise control
see Driving saf ety sy stem
see HOLD function
see Lane Keeping Assist
see Limiter
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
see Traf fic Sign Assi st
Driving tips Aquaplaning...................................... .139
Driving abroad (information)............... 13 8
Driving ab road (symm etrical
dipped beam)..................................... 105
Driving on flooded roads.................... 13 9
Driving on wetro ads.......................... 13 9Mountainous
terrain.......................... .139
Dr ow siness de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Ac tivating/deactivating...................... 161
No tes.................................................. 16 0
DY NA MIC SELECT
Drive program displa y......................... 14 5
Drive prog rams................................... 14 4
Fu nction............................................. 14 4
Operating...........................................1 45
Selecting the drive prog ram............... 14 5 E
E10 .......................................................... 270
EAS Y-ENT RYeasy entry and exitfea‐
ture
Folding the EASY -ENTRY section
fo rw ards and back (rear ben chseat).... 78
Using (luxury rear seat )........................ 85
Using (rear bench seat)........................ 78
Using (rear seat)................................... 81
EAS Y-PA CK tailgate
No tes................................................... 58
Opening and closing............................. 59
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribu‐
tion).........................................................1 56
ECO display Activating............................................ 141
Fu nction............................................. 14 0
ECO start/s top function
Au tomatic engine start...................... .140
Au tomatic engine stop....................... 14 0
Operation...........................................1 40
Switching on/of f................................ 14 0
Electric pa rking brake
Applying automaticall y........................ 151
App lying or releasing manuall y........... 15 2
Emergency braking............................. 15 2
No tes.................................................. 151
Re leasing automaticall y...................... 151
Electric sliding door Function............................................... 54
Opening with button............................. 55
Opening/closing from the outside....... 57
Opening/closing with the door
handle.................................................. 57
Opening/closing with theke y........ 56, 57
Problems..............................................57
Programming theke y.......................... .56
Programming theke y but ton................ 57
Re setting..............................................57 316
Index

Electromagnetic compatibility (dec‐
laration of conformity).............................
19
Electronic Stability Prog ram
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Electronics ............................................. .267
Emer gency
Fire extinguisher................................ 232
Fir st-aid kit (so ft-sided)...................... 232
Re moving thewa rning triangle.......... .232
Saf etyve st......................................... 232
Setting up thewa rning triangle..........2 32
Emer gency braking
Elect ric pa rking brake......................... 15 2
Emer gency engine start........................ 24 6
Emer gency key element
Locking door........................................ 53
Re moving/inserting............................. 50
Un locking door.................................... .53
Engaging drive position (au tomatic
transmission).......................................... 14 3
Engaging neut ral (automatic trans‐
mission) .................................................. 14 3
Engaging reve rsege ar........................... 14 3
Engine ECO start/ stop function..................... 14 0
Engine number................................... 268
Pa rking............................................... 15 0
St arting (k ey)...................................... 13 6
St arting assis tance............................. 237
Engine electronics (not es...................... 267
Engine number ...................................... .268
Engine oil Additive.............................................. 273
Checking the oil le vel using the on-
board computer......................... 222, 223
Checking the oil le vel with a dip‐
st ick................................................... 223
Filling capacity.................................... 274
To pping up..........................................2 24
Engine output Notes on changes................................ .22
Engine pre-heating see Auxilia ryheating
Environmental pr otection
No tes....................................................16
Ta ke -ba ckof end-of-life vehicles...........16
ERA-GLONASS test mode
St arting/ending................................ .235 ESC (Electronic
Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP ®
Crosswind Assis t................................ 15 5
Tr ailer stabilisation............................ .155
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Ac tivating/deactivating (on-board
computer)........................................... 15 5
Fu nction/no tes.................................. 154
Switching on/off (button)................... 15 5
Exterior lighting Care................................................... 229
Exterior lighting see Lights F
Fa tigue de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fa ult message
see Display message
Fi lling up the windscreen washing
sy stem................................................... .226
Fi re extinguisher.................................... 232
Firs t-aid kit (soft-sided) ......................... 232
Flat tyre Changing a whee l............................... 259
No tes................................................. 235
Fo g light (extended range) .................... 108
Fo il co vering
Ra dar and ultrasonic sensor s............. 15 3
Fo lding table
Ins talling and removing........................ 98
Moving................................................. 98
Using.................................................. 100
Fore ign trip
Symm etrical dipped bea m.................. 105
Fr ee software........................................... 26
Fr equencies
Mobile phon e.................................... .267
Tw o-w ayradio.....................................2 67
Fr ont airbag (driver, co-d rive r)................ 31
Fr ont door
Opening (from inside)........................... 51
Unlocking (from inside)......................... 51
Fr ont seats
Rot ate.................................................. .74
Fr ont wheel ar ch
Fitting/removing the co ver................. 11 2 Index
317

Smartphone
see Smartphone integration
see Telephone
Sma rtphone integ ration
Overview............................................ 207
Snow chains........................................... 250
Soc ket (12 V)
Fr ont centre console.......................... 102
Re ar.................................................... 103
Soc ket (230 V)
Re ar.................................................... 103
Software update System updates..................................1 97
Sound menu Functions overview............................. 211
Spare wheel Fitting/removing................................2 65
No tes.................................................2 65
Speciali stwo rkshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Specific absor ption rate .......................... 19
Speed limitation, winter tyres Setting................................................1 60
Speedome ter.......................................... 180
St andard
see Lane Keeping Assist
St anding light......................................... 105
St anding/parking lights
Re placing light sources.......................1 12
St arting assi stance
see Jump -sta rt connection point
St arting-o ffaid
see Hill start assist
St ationary heater
see Auxilia ryheating
St ationary heating
see Auxilia rywa rm-air hea ter
St ationary heating/ventilation
Displ ays (remo tecontrol)................... 12 9
Setting (remo tecontrol)............. 128, 13 2
St ationary heating/ventilation
see Auxilia rywa rm-air hea ter
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Ste ering wheel
Ad justing.............................................. 96
Ste ering wheel gearshift paddles......... 14 5
Ste ering-wheel but tons ............................. 8 St
op/start function
see ECO start/ stop function
St opping the ala rm(ATA ) ......................... 67
St ow age comp artment in there ar
Jack .................................................... 247
Ve hicle tool kit.................................... 247
St ow age space
Glasses compartment.......................... 97
Suggestions Configuring......................................... 197
Sulphur content.....................................2 70
Summer tyres ......................................... 24 9
Sur round lighting
Switching on/of f................................ 11 0
Suspension see AIRMATIC
SV HC (substances of very high con‐
cern) .......................................................... 23
Switch clock Overview............................................ 13 0
Switch-off delay time Exterior............................................... 11 0
Interior................................................ 111
Switching on the ignition ...................... 13 6
Switching seat heating on/off ................94
Switching the A/C function on/off ......12 2
Switching there ar window heater
on/off...................................................... 12 5
Switching there set function on/off
(control panel) ........................................1 24
Sy stem settings
Overview of the sy stem settings
menu..................................................1 97
Re set function (MBUX multimedia
sy stem).............................................. 200
Sy stem settings
see Language T
Ta ble
see Folding table
Ta il lamps (replacing bulbs) ...................113
Ta ilgate
Ad justing.............................................. 60
EAS Y-PA CK ........................................... 58
Limiting the opening angle...................60
Opening and closing.............................58
Opening in an emer gency..................... 58 Index
325