Indication of the warning system and fault signaling on the universal display Mercedes-Benz W203

Alarm and fault indications for the following systems appear immediately on the universal display.

They fall into three categories.

Category K1
Messages of the highest priority.
The fault is displayed on the universal display until the fault is corrected.

Categories K2 and K3
Messages of medium and low priority.
These messages can be cleared from the display while still being stored in the fault indication memory. To delete, press the , , or button on the universal steering wheel, or the reset button on the instrument panel.

Certain system messages are additionally confirmed by an audible signal.
When red indications of the warning and fault signaling system appear, an audible signal is additionally heard.
When red indications of the warning and fault signaling system appear, an audible signal always sounds.
Warning and fault indications, such as "TRUNK OPEN!" (TRUNK OPEN!) are not stored in the fault indication memory.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Category K2
ABS SYSTEM; VISIT WORKSHOP!
(ANTI-LOCK BRAKE; SEE YOUR DEALER!)
VISIT WORKSHOP! FAULTY the DISPLAY
(address on HUNDRED FAILURE INDICATOR) 1

1 Failure of the indication for the system or the system itself.

BATTERY/GENERATOR

Category K2
BATTERY/GENERATOR; REFER TO STO!

The battery is not charging.
Repair the problem immediately.
The ribbed V-belt may break.

In this case, the ribbed V-belt must be replaced to continue driving. Failure to do so could result in overheating resulting in damage to the engine due to a failure of the coolant pump.

BRAKE ASSIST (BRAKE ASSIST)

Category K2
NOT AVAILABLE!
(DOES NOT WORK!)
VISIT WORKSHOP!
(SEE A DEAL!)
DISPLAY
FAULTY

BRAKE PADS WEAR

Category K2
BRAKE SHOE WEAR.
REFER TO STO!

The brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be replaced immediately.

BRAKE FLUID

Category K2
BRAKE FLUID

REFER TO STO!

If the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below normal, this may lead to a failure of the brake system!
Do not add brake fluid, as this will not correct the problem.
You can't keep moving. It is necessary to notify one of the Mercedes-Benz service stations.

ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION

Category K2

EL. FUEL INJECTION CONTROL SYSTEM.
REFER TO STO!

Malfunction of the electronic diesel injection control system. There is a malfunction in the fuel injection system. The engine no longer reaches full power. Immediately address on HUNDRED for check of system of injection of fuel.

In emergency mode, do not drive with the accelerator pedal fully depressed and do not exceed 2500 rpm, otherwise there is a risk of engine damage.

ELECTRONIC ANTI-SKID SYSTEM

Category K2

NOT AVAILABLE! (DOES NOT WORK!) 1,2,3,4
VISIT WORKSHOP! (SEE A DEAL!) 1.5
DISPLAY FAULTY

1 Electronic anti-skid (ESP) and traction control do not work.
2 After an interruption in the supply voltage (disconnection of the clamps or discharge of the battery), the system must be re-adjusted.
To do this, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock and then back to the straight ahead position - the malfunction indication does not go out.
3 The system is temporarily out of service. The reason for this may be an incomplete self-diagnosis.
After a short run at a speed of more than 20 km/h, the display goes out.
4 If the voltage is too low, the system does not work, for example, if the battery is not being charged.
5 If there is a malfunction in the ESP system, the ESP warning light in the center console will not function.
If, in addition, the ABS system is faulty, engine power may be reduced.
6 Failure of the indication for the system or the system itself.

PARKING BRAKE

Category K1

APPLY BRAKES! (APPLY PARK BRAKE)1
RELEASE BRAKE! (RELEASE PARKING BRAKE!)

FUNCTION

Category K3
FUNCTION NOT PROVIDED!

The display appears when the or button on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Category K2

APPLY BRAKES! (SET PARK BRAKE)
ENGAGE N! (ENGAGE GEAR "N"!)
VISIT WORKSHOP! (CONTACT A HUNDRED!)

Sequentronic gearbox

Category K2

1st line
APPLY
SELECT GEAR
TRANSMISSION
ENGAGE N! (ENGAGE GEAR "N"!)
ENGAGE N (TO START)

Below:
BRAKES! (BRAKE!)1
AGAIN! (REQUEST AGAIN!)1
VISIT WORKSHOP! (CONTACT A HUNDRED!) 2

TO START! (GEAR GEAR "N"!)1

SEAT BELTS

Category K1

SEAT BELTS

REFER TO STO!

TRUNK

Category K2

TRUNK IS OPEN!

COOLANT LEVEL

Category K2

COOLANT

CHECK THE LEVEL!

COOLANT TEMPERATURE

Category K1

COOLANT; STOP, ENGINE OFF! (COOLANT. SHUT OFF ENGINE!)1

Category K2

COOLANT; VISIT WORKSHOP! (COOLANT. SEE A DEAL!)2

1 The ribbed V-belt may break. In this case, the ribbed V-belt must be replaced to continue driving.
While the COOLANT indication STOP, ENGINE OFF! (STOP, SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE!) Do not start the engine: risk of engine damage.
2 Faulty fan for cooling the coolant. Watch the coolant temperature gauge.

LIGHTING

First line of display

LOW BEAM, L
(LOW BEAM, LEFT), K2
LOW BEAM, R
(LOW BEAM, RIGHT), K2
TRAILER TURN SIGN, L
(TRAILER TURN SIGN, LEFT), K2
TRAILER TURN SIGN, R
( TRAILER TURN SIGN, R) , RIGHT), K2
TRAILER BRAKE LIGHT
, K2
TRAILER TAIL LIGHT, L
(TAIL LIGHT, LEFT), K2
TRAILER TAIL LIGHT, R
(TAIL LIGHT, RIGHT), K2
AUTOMAT. LIGHT ON
K1
TURN SIGNAL L
K2
TURN SIGNAL R
K2
L.TURN S.I.G. RFLECTR
(LEFT MIRROR TURN INDICATOR), K2
R.TURN SIG. RFLECTR
, K2
TURN SIGNAL, F, L
, K2
TURN SIGNAL, F, R
, K2
TRAILER BRAKE LAMP3, K2
STOP LAMP3, K2
BRAKE LIGHT, L K2
BRAKE LIGHT, R K2
3RD STOP LAMP4, K2
HIGH BEAM , L (HIGH BEAM LEFT), K2
HIGH BEAM, R (HIGH BEAM RIGHT), K2
LICENSE PLATE, L (LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, LH), K2
LICENSE PLATE, R (LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, RIGHT), K2
LIGHTS (LIGHT), K1
FRONT FOGLAMP, L (FOGLAMP, LH), K2
FRONT FOGLAMP, R (FOGLAMP, RIGHT), K2
REAR FOGLAMP (REAR FOGLAMP) ), K2
REAR FOGLAMP, K2
FR.LEFT PARKG LAMP, K2
FR.RIGHT PARKG LAMP, K2
REVERSE LIGHT, L, K2
REVERSE LIGHT, R (REVERSE LIGHT RIGHT), K2
TAIL LIGHT, L (REVERSE LIGHT LEFT), K2
TAIL LIGHT, R (REVERSE LIGHT RIGHT), K2
SIDELIGHT, L (PARKING LIGHT, LEFT), K2
SIDELIGHT, R (PARKING LIGHT, RIGHT), K2
VISIT WORKSHOP

The second line of the display

CHECK LAMP! (CHECK LAMP!)
REMOVE KEY! (REMOVE KEY!)
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON! (ADDITIONAL LIGHTS ON!)2
VISIT WORKSHOP (CONTACT YOUR STO!)
SWITCH OFF LIGHTS!
SWITCH OFF DISPLAY
DEFECTIVE

1 Failure of the system indication or the system itself.
2 When certain incandescent lamps fail, other lamps are energized instead.
3 The brake light comes on late or constantly - contact a workshop immediately!
4 The brake lights are equipped with several LEDs. Warning indication is only activated when all LEDs fail.

LIGHT SENSOR

Category K2

LIGHT SENSOR CONTACT A HUNDRED!

If the light sensor fails, the headlights will automatically turn on.

In the "LIGHTING" menu of the "Individual setting" system, the setting menu "HEADLAMP MODE" can be set to "MANUAL".

Turning the headlights on and off is then again possible with the light switch.

HOOD

Category K2

HOOD OPEN!

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

CHECK LEVEL! (CHECK THE LEVEL!)1, K2
STOP, ENGINE OFF! (STOP THE ENGINE!)2, K1
REDUCE OIL LEVEL! (LOWER OIL LEVEL)3, K2
VISIT WORKSHOP (CONTACT A HUNDRED!) 4, K2
VISIT WORKSHOP (CONTACT A HUNDRED!) 5, K2

1 The engine oil level should be checked immediately.
2 There is no oil in the engine. Possible engine damage.
3 There is a risk of engine or catalytic converter damage. The engine oil level should be checked immediately.
4 The drop in the level of impellent oil to a critical level.
You should immediately check the level of impellent oil and make a visual inspection of the engine for tightness (oil leakage).
It is also possible that the engine oil contains water.
Check engine oil.
5 The measurement system is faulty.

PASSENGER SAFETY SYSTEMS

Category K1

PASSENGER SAFETY SYSTEMS

REFER TO STO!

KEY

Category K2

REPLACE THE KEY WITH A STO

"SPEEDTRONIC"\TEMPOSTAT

Category K2

Faulty system «Speedtronic» CONTACT
A HUNDRED

FUEL RESERVE

Category K2

FUEL RESERVE

REFILL FUEL

TELEAID SYSTEM

Category K1

TELEAID (TELEAID SYSTEM)
TELEAID BATTERIE (BATTERY OF THE TELEAID SYSTEM)

REFER TO STO!

When the indication "TELEAID" "VISIT WORKSHOP!" it is possible that all three main functions of the TeleAid system are broken.

When "TELEAID BATTERY" "VISIT WORKSHOP" is displayed, the TeleAid emergency battery is defective.

If the car's battery fails additionally, for example, due to low voltage, all three main functions of the TeleAid system are violated.