Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Check trailer
hitch lock Vehicles with a retractable trailer coupling:
The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 169).
X
Engage the trailer coupling's ball coupling in the end position
(
Y
page 211).
Pwr. steering
Malfunction
The power steering assistance is faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X
If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X
If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Top up
washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Top up the washer fluid (
Y
page 318).
Vehicle (12-button multifunction steering wheel)
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
To start engine,
shift to either P
or N
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
R or D.
X Shift the transmission to position P or N.
Risk of rolling
Select Park (P) You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and
opened the driver's door.
You wanted to lock the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
or
You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and
opened the driver's door with the transmission in position
N.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
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On-board computer and displays
Z