Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
E Class
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Coolant
Malfunction of cooling fan/fan belt;
Pull over and shut off engine if STOP,
ENGINE OFF appears on display
Check lamp/Lamp sensor
Multi-function display will identify
type of lamp malfunction; see secondary
message for action required
Electronic Stability Program
ESP malfunction; Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
ESP
OFF
!
Door open
Brake pad wear
Pads worn down; Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
Brake fluid
Brake fluid low, do not drive; Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
Parking brake
Release parking brake
Function (Telephone)
Telephone service not available
Engine hood open
Close hood
Coolant
Check coolant level
Warning: To avoid possible
personal injury, check only when
engine is cool
Entry position
Seat/steering wheel moving to
driving position
/
Display defective
Information relayed to display is
not complete/accurate; Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
Battery/Alternator
Battery discharging; Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
Brake Assist
Brake Assist System malfunction,
normal braking only; Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
BAS
Tire pressure*
Problem with sensors or tire pressure;
see secondary message for action
required
Tele Aid malfunction
Malfunction of Tele Aid system;
Mercedes-Benz Center inspection
required
Airmatic*
Air spring malfunction; Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
Engine oil level
Problem with engine oil level; see
secondary message for action required
Oil temperature too high
Reduce speed or change to higher
gear; also check oil level
Replace key
Key may be defective; see secondary
message for action required
Cruise control
Cruise control malfunction; Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
Washer fluid
Check washer fluid level
Distronic* malfunction
Malfunction of sensor or display;
see secondary message for
action required
M
ULTI
-F
UNCTION
D
ISPLAY
MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY
MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY
Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
P
S
1
WARNING/INFORMATION
MESSAGES
Fault/warning messages for various
vehicle systems are displayed on the
multi-function display (1); some messages
can be cleared using the reset button.
Tele Aid status messages also appear
in the multi-function display
Note: All warning messages
should be addressed as soon
as possible
*Standard and optional equipment will vary
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