Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Display Messages
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan of 2023 is outfitted with a sophisticated display system that includes two 12.3-inch panels that offer an abundance of data and interactive features. This system, which is essential to the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), provides a number of capabilities, such as potential augmented reality elements and maintenance reminders in addition to navigational support. Along with incorporating smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, it also displays important data like tire pressure readings, fuel economy, and car diagnostics. Safety features that provide both visual and audio alerts, such as parking assistance and blind spot monitoring, are smoothly incorporated into the display. By keeping the driver informed and engaged, our cutting-edge display technology improves the driving experience without sacrificing convenience or safety.
2023 Mercedes Benz E-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Display Messages
Introduction
Information about display messages
Display messages appear on the instrument display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Operator’s Manual and may differ from the symbols on the instrument display. The instrument display shows high-priority display messages in red. Certain display messages are accompanied by a warning tone. Please act in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in the Operator’s Manual.
For some display messages, symbols will also be shown:
- Further information
- Hide display message
- With the left-hand Touch Control, you can select the respective symbol by swiping to the left or right.
- Pressing Õ displays further information on the media display. Press the ¨ symbol to hide the display message.
- Display messages to be acknowledged can be hidden by pressing the back button G or with the left-hand Touch Control. The display messages will then be stored in the message memory.
- Rectify the cause of a display message as quickly as possible. High-priority display messages cannot be hidden. The instrument display will show these display messages permanently until the cause of the display message has been rectified.
Calling up saved display messages On-board computer:
If there are no display messages, No Messages will appear on the instrument display.
- Scroll through the display messages by swiping upwards or downwards on the left-hand Touch Control. button G.
Occupant safety
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| SRS Malfunction Service Required | * The restraint system is malfunctioning. | ||
| & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system | |||
| Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Front Left Malfunction Service Required (example) | * The corresponding restraint system is malfunctioning. | ||
| WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system |
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Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
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| Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required (example) | * The corresponding restraint system is malfunctioning. | ||
| & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the window curtain airbag | |||
The window curtain airbag might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident.
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| Display messages Front Passenger Airbag abled See Operator’s Manual |
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| * The front passenger airbag and the front passenger knee airbag have been disabled even though an adult or a person of adult build is on the front passenger seat. If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.
WARNING If the front passenger airbag is disabled, the front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function. A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle’s interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit.
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| Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s Manual | * The front passenger airbag and the front passenger knee airbag will be enabled while the vehicle is in motion in the following situations:
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| The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat.
WARNING If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is enabled, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the airbag.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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| PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Operator’s Manual | * The PRE‑SAFE® functions are malfunctioning. # Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| PRE-SAFE Impulse Side Inoperative See Operator’s Manual | * The PRE‑SAFE® Impulse Side system is malfunctioning or inoperative after being triggered. # Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| SmartKey | |
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| Obtain a New Key | * Have the SmartKey replaced. # Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Replace Key Battery | * The Smart Key battery is discharged. # Replace the battery. |
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| Key Not Detected (white display message) | * The Smart Key is currently undetected.
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| Key Not Detected (red display message) | * The Smart Key can no longer be detected during a journey and may no longer be in the vehicle. If the Smart Key is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the vehicle:
# Ensure that the Smart Key is in the vehicle. If the Smart Key is in the vehicle and is still not detected:
The Smart Key battery is weak or discharged.
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| Key Being Initialized Please Wait | * The vehicle is being processed to teach in the new SmartKey.
# Wait until processing is complete. |
| Don’t Forget Your Key | * A warning tone will also sound. This message reminds you to take your SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle. |
| Place the Key in the Marked Space See Opera- tor’s Manual | * Smart Key detection is malfunctioning.
# Change the location of the Smart Key in the vehicle. # Place the Smart Key in the slot for starting the engine with the Smart Key. |
Lights
| Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions |
| : Check the Left Low Beam (example) | * The corresponding light source is malfunctioning.
# Drive on carefully. # Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. % LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light-emitting diodes in the light are faulty. |
| : Malfunction See Opera- tor’s Manual | * The exterior lighting is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| : Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative | * The light sensor for automatic driving lights is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions |
| : Active Headlamps Inoperative | * The active headlamps are malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| : Switch On Headlamps | * You are driving without low-beam headlamps.
# Turn the light switch to the L or à position. |
| : Switch Off Lights | * You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on.
# Turn the light switch to the à position. |
| : Intell. Light System Inoper- ative | * The Intelligent Light System is malfunctioning. The lighting system continues to function properly without the functions of the Intelligent Light System.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Adaptive High Beam Assist is Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | * Adaptive Highbeam Assist is temporarily unavailable. The system limits have been reached.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available display message will appear. |
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Drive on
Operate the high beam manually until Adaptive High Beam Assist is available again. |
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| Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inoperative | * Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.
# Drive on or # Stop the vehicle by the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. # If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. # Until then, operate the high beam manually. |
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| Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | * Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is temporarily unavailable. The system limits have been reached.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Available Again display message will appear. |
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Drive on.
Operate the high beam manually until Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus is available again. |
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Vehicle
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| Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus Inoperative | * Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus is malfunctioning.
# Drive on or # Stop the vehicle by the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. # If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. # Until then, operate the high beam manually. |
| Hazard Warning Flashers Malfunctioning | * The hazard warning lamp switch is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition Off Before Exiting | * You are leaving the vehicle in a ready-to-drive state.
# Get out of the vehicle, secure it against rolling away and take the key with you. # If you do not leave the vehicle, switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the 12 V battery may discharge and starting the engine may be possible only with the help of a second battery (jump start). |
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| Head-up Display Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | * The head-up display is temporarily unavailable. Possible causes:
R Malfunctions in the power supply R Signal interference # Stop by the traffic conditions and switch the vehicle off and on again. # If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Head-up Display Inoperative | * The head-up display has an internal error.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Steering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort See Operator’s Manual | * The power steering assistance is malfunctioning. | ||
| & WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics | |||
| If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer.
# If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. # Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. |
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| Steering Malfunction Stop Immediately See Opera- tor’s Manual | * The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significantly impaired. | ||||
| & WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired | |||||
| If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle’s operating safety is jeopardized.
# Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. # Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| C | * At least one door is open.
# Close all doors. |
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| M | * The hood is open.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked The hood may open and block your view. # Never release the hood when driving. # Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked. # Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. # Close the hood. |
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| * The trunk lid is open.
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. # Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. # Never drive with the trunk lid open. # Close the trunk lid. |
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| Rear Left Backrest Not Latched (example) | * The seat backrest of the corresponding seat is not engaged.
# Fold the seat backrest back until it engages. |
| Check Washer Fluid | * The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
# Add washer fluid. |
| Wiper Malfunctioning | * The windshield wiper is malfunctioning. |
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| # Restart the vehicle.
If the display message still appears: # Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| To switch the engine off, press and hold the Start/Stop button for at least 3 seconds or press 3 times. | * You have pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion.
# Information about switching off the vehicle while driving. |
| Cannot Start Engine See Operator’s Manual | * The vehicle cannot be started.
# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on # If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Check Coolant Level See Operator’s Manual | * The coolant level is too low.
* NOTE Engine damage due to insufficient coolant # Avoid long journeys with insufficient coolant. # Add coolant. # Have the engine cooling system checked at a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off | * The coolant is too hot.
Stop immediately by the traffic conditions and switch off the vehicle. # Wait until the engine has cooled down. |
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| # Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed.
# Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red marking. |
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| * There is a malfunction in the engine cooling system.
# Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red marking. |
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| Fuel Level Low | * The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range.
# Refuel. |
| Gas Cap Loose | * The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
# Close the fuel filler cap. # If the fuel filler cap was already properly closed: Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
Transformation
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| Only Shift to ‘P’ when the Vehicle is Stationary | * It is possible to select the park position j only if the vehicle is stationary.
# Depress the brake pedal to stop. # Shift the transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary. |
| Apply Brake to Shift from ‘P’ | * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j and into another transmission position.
# Depress the brake pedal. # Select transmission position h, k or neutral i. |
| To select P or N, Depress the Brake and Start the Engine | * You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission position.
# Depress the brake pedal. # Start the vehicle. # Change the transmission position. |
| Apply Brake to Shift to D or R | * You have attempted to select transmission position h or k.
# Depress the brake pedal. # Select transmission position h or k. |
| Apply Brake to Shift to ‘R’ | * You have attempted to select transmission position k.
# Depress the brake pedal. |
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| # Select transmission position k. | |
| Driver’s Door Open & Transmission Not in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away | * The driver’s door is not fully closed and transmission position h, k or neutral i is selected. The vehicle may roll away.
# Select park position j when switching off the vehicle. |
| N Permanently Active Risk of Rolling Away | * While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral i has been engaged.
# Depress the brake pedal to stop. # Shift the transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary. # To continue driving, select transmission position h or k. |
| Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer | * The transmission is malfunctioning. It is no longer possible to change the transmission position.
# If transmission position h is selected, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the transmission position. # For all other transmission positions, park the vehicle safely. # Consult a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. |
| Reversing Not Possible Service Required | * The transmission is malfunctioning. It is not possible to select transmission position k.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Transmission Malfunction Stop | * The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts to neutral i automatically.
# Stop the vehicle immediately by the traffic conditions. |
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| # Depress the brake pedal.
# Engage park position j. # Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Stop the Vehicle Leave the Engine Running Wait for the Transmission Cooling | * The transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible.
# Stop the vehicle immediately by the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving. # Leave the engine running. # Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. |
| Auxiliary Battery Malfunction (white display message) | * The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. # Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the vehicle. # Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake. |
| Auxiliary Battery Malfunction (red display message) | * Vehicles with automatic transmission: The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop. # Vehicles with automatic transmission: Until then, always select park position j before you switch off the vehicle. # Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake. |
FAQ
Display messages in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2023 are notifications that appear on the instrument cluster or infotainment display to provide important information or alerts to the driver.
Display messages can include warnings about vehicle malfunctions, maintenance reminders, safety alerts, system status updates, and other relevant information.
Display messages are typically shown as text-based notifications on the instrument cluster or infotainment display of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2023.
Display messages cannot usually be customized or personalized, as they are standard notifications provided by the vehicle’s onboard systems.
Depending on the specific message, some display messages may require acknowledgement or interaction from the driver, while others may automatically disappear once the issue is resolved or the condition changes.
Some display messages may be accompanied by audible warnings or sounds to draw the driver’s attention to the notification.
When a display message appears, it is important to read and understand the information it provides. If it indicates a specific issue or urgent action, it is advisable to follow the recommended steps or contact a qualified service technician for assistance.
In some cases, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2023 may provide a log or history of previous display messages in the vehicle’s system or diagnostic menu, allowing you to review past notifications.
Display messages themselves are not typically covered under the vehicle’s warranty, as they are informative notifications. However, if a display message indicates a warranty-covered issue, the related repair or service may be covered.
Display messages in the E-Class Sedan 2023 cannot usually be disabled or turned off, as they are essential for providing important information about the vehicle’s operation and status
Yes, the language of display messages can usually be adjusted or changed through the vehicle’s settings menu to accommodate driver preferences or language requirements.
Yes, the display brightness in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2023 can typically be adjusted to optimize the visibility of display messages under different lighting conditions.
Display messages may have different priority levels depending on the urgency or criticality of the information being conveyed. Some messages may be more urgent and require immediate attention, while others may be for informational purposes.
Yes, the E-Class Sedan 2023 may display messages regarding software updates, recalls, or other important service-related information to keep the driver informed about necessary actions or updates.
The availability of display messages in the head-up display (HUD) may vary depending on the specific configuration and options of the vehicle. It’s recommended to check the vehicle’s documentation or consult a Mercedes-Benz dealership for precise information regarding HUD
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 User Manual
Download Manuals: https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/manuals
2023 Mercedes Benz E-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)