Auxiliary battery

malfunction

The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.

Auxiliary battery

malfunction

The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is discharged. If there is a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical system, you may not be able to change the gear position.

DISTRONIC

- - - kmh

A condition for activating Distronic* has not been met or the system has overheated.

DISTRONIC

override

Distronic* is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.

DISTRONIC

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

Distronic* is deactivated and is temporarily not operational if:

• the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty.

• its function is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.

• its radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of radiation.

• the radar sensor system has not detected any vehicles or stationary objects, e.g. traffic signs, for a long time.

• the system has overheated.

Distronic* becomes available again and the display message disappears when:

• the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving.

• the system detects that the sensors are fully available again.

If the display message does not disappear:

	Clean the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille more.
	If necessary, wait until the system has cooled down.
	Restart the engine.

DISTRONIC

inoperative

Distronic* is faulty.

DISTRONIC PLUS

deactivated autom. See Owner's Manual

Vehicles with a navigation system*: the vehicle is close to a radio-astronomical installation and therefore may not transmit any radar signals. The radar sensor system has switched itself off automatically.

DISTRONIC PLUS

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

Distronic Plus* is deactivated and is temporarily not operational if:

• the Distronic Plus* cover in the radiator grille is dirty.

• its radar sensor system* is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other source of radiation.

• its function is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.

• the on-board voltage is insufficient

Distronic Plus* is operational again and the display message disappears when:

• the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving.

• the system detects that the sensors are fully available again.

If the display message does not disappear:

	Clean the Distronic Plus* cover in the radiator grille more.
	Restart the engine.

DISTRONIC PLUS

DISTRONIC PLUS inoperative

Distronic Plus* is faulty. BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

DISTRONIC PLUS

override

Distronic Plus* is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.

DISTRONIC PLUS

- - - kmh

A condition for activating Distronic Plus* has not been met or the system has overheated.

DISTRONIC and SPEEDTRONIC

inoperative

Distronic* and Speedtronic are faulty.

DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC

inoperative

Distronic Plus* and Speedtronic are faulty.

Only select

position P when vehicle is stationary

The vehicle is moving.

Vehicle

not in position P

The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N or D.

Child seat

in wrong position See Owner's Manual

  Risk of injury

Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat*: the child seat is not positioned correctly.

  Risk of injury

The sensor for the automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat* is faulty.

Drive to workshop

without changing gear

It is not possible to shift the transmission position.

Park Assist

deactivated autom. See Owner's Manual

Vehicles with a navigation system*: the vehicle is close to a radio-astronomical installation and therefore may not transmit any radar signals. Park Assist* has switched itself off automatically.

Park Assist

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

Park Assist* is temporarily deactivated if:

• the radar sensor system is not operational, e.g. because of electromagnetic radiation near television and radio transmitting stations.

• the areas around the sensors in the bumpers are dirty more

• the on-board voltage is insufficient

Park Assist* is operational again and the display message disappears when:

• the dirt drops away while you are driving.

• the system detects that the sensors are fully available again.

If the display message does not disappear:

	Clean the bumpers more.
	Restart the engine.
	Wait until the battery voltage has returned to normal.

Park Assist

inoperative

Park Assist* has malfunctioned.

Parking Guidance

deactivated autom. See Owner's Manual

Vehicles with a navigation system*: the vehicle is close to a radio-astronomical installation and may therefore not transmit any radar signals. Parking Guidance* has switched itself off automatically.

Parking Guidance

inoperative

Parking Guidance* has malfunctioned.

Parking Guidance

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

Parking Guidance* is temporarily deactivated if:

• the radar sensor system is not operational, e.g. because of electromagnetic radiation near television and radio transmitting stations.

• the areas around the sensors in the bumpers are dirty more

• the on-board voltage is insufficient

Parking Guidance* is operational again and the display message disappears when:

• the dirt drops away while you are driving.

• the system detects that the sensors are fully available again.

If the display message does not disappear:

	Clean the bumpers more.
	Restart the engine.
	Wait until the battery voltage has returned to normal.

Parking Guidance

cancelled

Parking Guidance* has switched itself off automatically because:

• the vehicle is skidding

• the areas around the sensors in the bumpers are dirty more

• a malfunction has occurred

Parking Guidance

finished

Vehicles with Parking Guidance*: the vehicle is in the target position.

The display message disappears automatically.

PRE-SAFE

inoperative See Owner's Manual

  Risk of injury

PRE-SAFE® has failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available.

PRE-SAFE

Function currently limited See Owner's Manual

The PRE-SAFE® brake* is temporarily inoperative if

• the Distronic Plus* cover in the radiator grille is dirty

• the sensors in the bumpers are dirty

• its function is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog

• its radar sensor system* is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other source of radiation

• the system is outside the operating temperature range

• the on-board voltage is insufficient

The PRE-SAFE® brake* is operational again and the display message disappears when

• the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving

• the system detects that the sensors are fully available again

• the system is within the operating temperature range

If the display message does not disappear:

	Clean the Distronic Plus* cover in the radiator grille more.
	Clean the bumpers more.
	Restart the engine.
	Wait until the battery voltage has returned to normal.

PRE-SAFE

Function currently limited See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

The PRE-SAFE® brake* has failed. BAS PLUS* or the distance warning signal may also have failed.

Radar sensor

deactivated See Owner's Manual

Vehicles with Distronic* or Distronic Plus*: the radar sensor system is deactivated.

Radar sensor

deactivated autom. See Owner's Manual

Vehicles with a navigation system*: the vehicle is close to a radio-astronomical installation and therefore may not transmit any radar signals. The radar sensor system has switched itself off automatically.

The following functions are unavailable:

• Distronic Plus*

• BAS PLUS*

• Park Assist* and Parking Guidance*

• PRE-SAFE® Brake*

• Blind Spot Assist*

Please correct

tyre pressure(s)

The pressure is insufficient in one or more tyres, or the pressure in the individual tyres differs significantly.

Check tyre pressures

and then restart Run Flat Indicator

The tyre pressure loss warning system has generated a warning message.

Run Flat Indicator

inoperative

The tyre pressure loss warning system has malfunctioned.

Tyre press. monitor

currently unavailable

The tyre pressure monitor* has been switched off temporarily. The voltage of the vehicle's electrical system is too low or radio interference prevents the reception of sensor signals.

Tyre press. monitor

inoperative

The tyre pressure monitor* has malfunctioned.

Tyre press. monitor

inoperative No wheel sensors

The wheels do not have suitable sensors.

Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC

inoperative

Cruise control and Speedtronic have malfunctioned.

Blind Spot Assist

inoperative

Blind Spot Assist* has malfunctioned.

Blind Spot Assist

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

Original Element p durch Gültigkeiten gefiltert!

Blind Spot Assist* is not available if:

• you have established the electrical connection between a trailer and your vehicle

• the sensors in the bumper are dirty

• a system error has occurred

When towing a trailer, confirm the display message with .

When driving without a trailer:

Blind Spot Assist* is operational again and the display message disappears when:

• the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while you are driving

• the system detects that the sensors are fully available again

• the system error was temporary

If the display message does not disappear:

	Clean the bumpers more.
	Restart the engine.
	Wait until the battery voltage has returned to normal.

Cruise control

- - - kmh

A condition for activating cruise control* has not been met or the system has overheated.

Apply brake to shift out

of position P

To start the engine,

shift to either P or N

You have tried to switch on the engine with the transmission in position R or D.

Maximum speed exceeded

The maximum speed has been exceeded

(Only for certain countries.)

  Risk of accident

You are driving with the bonnet open.

The boot lid is open.

A door is open and the vehicle is driving at a speed over 6 km/h.

The alternator or the vehicle's electrical system is faulty.

The battery is not being charged.

	Stop in accordance with the traffic conditions but do not switch off the engine.
	Open the bonnet.
	Check visually whether the V-belt is torn.

If the V-belt is torn:

Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.

	Switch off the engine.
	Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

If the V-belt is not damaged:

	Do not switch off the engine.
	Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The engine fan is faulty.

Malfunction Stop vehicle

Vehicles with ABC*: the vehicle level is too low.

Malfunction Stop vehicle
Display message is shown continuously.

Vehicles with ABC*: the vehicle is losing oil.

Malfunction Stop vehicle
Display message is shown continuously.

ABC* is faulty.

Vehicle rising Please wait briefly

Vehicles with ABC*: the vehicle level is too low when stationary.

Malfunction

ABC* function is restricted. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected.

ABS and ESP inoperative See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ABS, ESP® and therefore also PRE-SAFE® are unavailable. BAS has also been deactivated. The braking system is functioning normally, but without ABS.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

ABS and ESP currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ABS, ESP® and therefore also PRE-SAFE® are unavailable. BAS has also been deactivated.

It is possible that the self-diagnosis is not yet complete. The brake system is functioning normally.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

ABS and ESP currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ABS, ESP® and therefore also PRE-SAFE® are unavailable due to undervoltage. It is possible that the battery is not being charged. The brake system is functioning normally.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

inoperative See Owner's Manual
In addition, the warning lamp lights up.

  Risk of accident

ESP® and therefore also PRE-SAFE® are unavailable.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

inoperative See Owner's Manual
In addition, the and warning lamps light up.

  Risk of accident

ESP® and therefore also PRE-SAFE® are unavailable.

The brake boost function is restricted and is supported by an electric replacement function while the engine is running. The brake system is still functioning normally. You feel the brake pedal pulsate when you brake.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual
In addition, the warning lamp lights up.

  Risk of accident

ESP® and therefore also PRE-SAFE® are temporarily unavailable. It is possible that the self diagnosis is not yet complete. The brake system is functioning normally.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are unavailable due to undervoltage. It is possible that the battery is not being charged. The brake system is functioning normally.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual
In addition, the warning lamp flashes.

  Risk of accident

ETS is deactivated.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

cannot be activated See Owner's Manual

The driver's door is open and the seat belt is not in the buckle.

The engine is not running.

cannot be activated See Owner's Manual

The on-board voltage is too low.

The system has overheated.

cannot be activated See Owner's Manual

The bonnet is open.

The transmission is in position R and the boot lid is open.

inoperative

HOLD cannot be activated.

off

HOLD is deactivated because the vehicle is skidding.

Check trailer hitch locking mechanism

  Risk of accident

The trailer tow hitch* is not correctly engaged.

Replace air cleaner element

The engine air filter must be replaced.

Check brake fluid level

  Risk of accident

There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

Brake immediately

  Risk of accident

A malfunction has occurred while HOLD or Distronic Plus* are active.

EBV, ABS and ESP inoperative See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ESP®, EBV and ABS are unavailable. BAS has also been deactivated. PRE-SAFE® is therefore also not operational.

BAS PLUS* and the PRE-SAFE® Brake* may also have failed.

Brakes hot Drive on with even greater care

The brake system is very hot due to extreme loads.

Reduce the load on the brake system:

	Drive with even greater care.
	Use engine braking on downhill gradients. Select a lower gear for this purpose.
	Continue driving carefully to allow the airflow to cool the brakes.

Service See Owner's Manual

The brake system sensors are faulty. The brake system is still available with complete brake boosting effect.

Check brake wear

The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.

Release parking brake
In addition, the red warning lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds.

You are driving while the electric parking brake is engaged, or you are using the electric parking brake for an emergency stop more.

Release parking brake
In addition, the red warning lamp flashes, the yellow warning lamp lights up and a warning tone sounds.

The electric parking brake is faulty and the braking effect is restricted.

Parking brake See Owner's Manual
In addition, the red warning lamp may light up. The yellow warning lamp lights up.

The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.

To release: pull the electric parking brake handle.

or

	Pull away carefully more.
	Visit a qualified specialist workshop.