![]() ![]() The lights on the dashboard display what systems are in use and they also highlight when one of those systems is not working as it should.īut what do all those different symbols mean? We’ve put together this guide to help you understand what the different yellow and red warning lights on your Mercedes-Benz dashboard mean, why they come on, how urgent the problem is and what you should do when you see them. Modern Mercedes-Benz cars are filled with lots of sensors that monitor how each system in the car is behaving. Mercedes-Benz brake assist system (BAS) warning light Mercedes-Benz airbag / supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light Mercedes-Benz electronic stability problem (ESP) system light Mercedes-Benz brake pad wear warning light Mercedes-Benz anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light Mercedes-Benz battery charge warning light Mercedes-Benz low tyre pressure warning light Mercedes-Benz low engine oil warning light Mercedes-Benz engine overheating warning light ![]() Mercedes-Benz coolant levels warning light Mercedes-Benz diesel exhaust fluid / AdBlue® warning light Mercedes-Benz exhaust particulate filter (diesel) warning light Mercedes-Benz power steering warning light Mercedes-Benz parking brake and brake fluid warning light Red: there is a serious, and potentially dangerous problem - stop driving as soon as it is safe to do so.Yellow: something is not working correctly - take extra care and check it out as soon as possible.Green: the system is working correctly or is currently in use.for a change of drivers or to take a break.Whether you’re driving an A Class, GLA, AMG, CLA or another model, the warning lights on your Mercedes-Benz's dashboard follow a traffic light colour system: If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical indicators of fatigue warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest.ĪTTENTION ASSIST is reset when you continue your journey and starts assessing your tiredness again if:ĭriver's door, e.g. On long journeys, take regular breaks in good time to allow yourself to rest properly. You will then hear an intermittent warning tone twice, and the Attention Assist: Drowsiness Detected message appears in the multifunction display. If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your journey has begun. Symbol : appears in the multifunction display. X Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- board computer (Y page 193). Warning and display messages in the multifunction display In active driving situations, such as when If you are currently using COMAND or making a telephone call with it If you predominantly drive at speeds under 50 mph (80 km/h) or over 112 mph With high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration If you have adopted a sporty driving style if the surface is uneven or if there are potholes The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all: steering characteristicsĭriving conditions, e.g. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.ĪTTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of fatigue or lapses in concentration by taking the following criteria into account: Make sure that you take regular breaks in time, particularly on long journeys. For this reason, make sure you feel rested before you begin driving and during your journey. It is not a substitute for a well-rested and attentive driver.įatigue may cause you to recognize hazardous situations too late, misjudge a situation or react more slowly. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver, it suggests you take a break.ĪTTENTION ASSIST is only an aid and may detect your tiredness or lapses in concentration too late or not at all. It is active in the range between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h). I ddnt heard it during the NS run but accordingly to the manual there is a beep.ĪTTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, monotonous journeys such as on freeways and interstate highways. On a serious note, there is an alert which i had earlier post. The aroma from the big coffee will bring you deeper into trance.hahahah joking only. ![]()
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