Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Driving systems
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone also sounds.
Risk of accident
The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a
vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed.
•► Be prepared to brake immediately.
•► Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take evasive action.
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Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for exampl ...Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions USA only: The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/ malfunction) is lit. Canada only: The ye ...See also:
Status display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires.
A change in the tire inflation pressure during
driving is taken into account.
A correction is only necessary if this is indicat ...
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT models)
WARNING
Continued driving with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to powertrain
damage. If the AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a safe place then check
whether all four tires ar ...
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Informati ...