Text messages
Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
Solutions
PRE-SAFE
Inoperativ
e See
Oper.
Manual
The PRE-SAFE
®
system has failed. All other occupant safety
systems, such as the air bags, are still available.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
PRE-SAFE
Function
Currently
Limited
See Oper.
Manual
The PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is temporarily unavailable.
The PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is deactivated because:
R
the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty
R
the area around the sensors in the front or the rear bumper
is dirty
R
its function is impaired as a result of heavy precipitation
R
the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative due to
electromagnetic interference near television and radio
transmitter stations, toll stations, speed measuring
systems, etc.
R
the system is out of the operating temperature range
R
the battery voltage is insufficient
The PRE-SAFE
®
Brake becomes operational again and the
message in the multifunction display disappears when:
R
dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off while driving (e.g.
slush or snow)
R
the system recognizes full sensor availability (due to
lessening rain or the road surface drying)
R
the system is within the operating temperature range
If the message in the multifunction display does not
disappear:
X
Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille
(
Y
page 406).
X
Clean the front and the rear bumper (
Y
page 406).
X
Restart the vehicle.
X
Wait until the battery recovers.
PRE-SAFE
Function
Limited
See Oper.
Manual
The PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is unavailable due to a malfunction.
The BAS PLUS may also be unavailable.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Practical hints
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