warning MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2010 Owners Manual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Please
Release
Parking
BrakeIn addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake flashes and an acoustic warning sounds.
You are driving with the electronic parking brake engaged, or
you are carrying out an emergency brake maneuver with the
electronic parking brake ( Y page 315).XRelease electronic parking brake.
or
XDrive off carefully.
or
XRelease the handle for electronic parking brake.0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Please
Release
Parking
BrakeIn addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake flashes, the yellow warning lamp for the electronic
parking brake comes on and an acoustic warning sounds.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning. The braking
effect is reduced.
While driving:XRelease the handle for electronic parking brake.
While at a standstill:
XSwitch off the ignition.XPress handle for electronic parking brake until the warning
message disappears from the multifunction display.
If the warning message does not disappear:
XShift the automatic transmission to park position P
( Y page 317).XProtect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using the
collapsible wheel chock from the vehicle tool kit
( Y page 450).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Turn On
the
Ignition
to
Release
the
Parking
BrakeIn addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake comes on.
You have tried to release the electronic parking brake, but the
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Parking
Brake See
Oper.
ManualIn addition, the yellow warning lamp for the electronic parking
brake comes on. The red indicator lamp for the electronic
parking brake may also come on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:XPull handle of electronic parking brake.
or
XDrive off carefully.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To engage:
XSwitch off the ignition.XPress handle for electronic parking brake for at least
10 seconds until the warning message in the multifunction
display disappears.
If the warning message does not disappear:
XShift the automatic transmission to park position P
( Y page 317).XProtect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using the
collapsible wheel chock from the vehicle tool kit
( Y page 450).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Parking
Brake See
Oper.
ManualIn addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake flashes.
The power supply for the electronic parking brake was
interrupted.XPull handle of electronic parking brake.
or
XDrive off carefully.
or
XPress handle for electronic parking brake until the warning
message in the multifunction display disappears.470Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Parking
Brake See
Oper.
ManualIn addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake flashes and the yellow warning lamp for the electronic
parking brake comes on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning.XSwitch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
electronic parking brake.
or
XDrive off carefully.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Parking
Brake See
Oper.
ManualWhen you engage or release the electronic parking brake, the
red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes for
approximately 10 seconds. Afterward, it goes out or comes
on continuously. The yellow warning lamp for the electronic
parking brake comes on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning or overheated
for example due to overvoltage or undervoltage.XDrive off carefully.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
In the event of overvoltage or undervoltage:
XRemove the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g.
charge the battery or restart the engine.XSwitch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
electronic parking brake.
If the electronic parking brake still cannot be released:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
If overheated:
XLet vehicle cool down, and do not engage electronic parking
brake during this time.
or
XSwitch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Parking
Brake
Inoperativ
eWhen you engage or release the electronic parking brake, the
red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes
and goes out after approx. 10 seconds. The yellow warning
lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning.XSwitch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
electronic parking brake.
If the electronic parking brake cannot be engaged:
XShift the automatic transmission to park position P
( Y page 317).XProtect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a
chock from the vehicle tool kit ( Y page 450).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0027
(USA only)
004D
(Canada
only)Service
See Oper.
ManualS 600 and S 65 AMG only:
The brake system sensors are malfunctioning. The brake
system continues to function normally with full brake force
boost.XContinue driving with added caution.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.0027
(USA only)
004D
(Canada
only)Check
Brake
Fluid
LevelThere is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Risk of accident!XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.XEngage the parking brake.XDo not drive any further.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
GWarning!
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark
or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks.
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Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00F2Inoperativ
e See
Oper.
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp 00F2 and the yellow
ESC OFF warning lamp 00C7 come on.
The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start
assist system, the HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights,
the PRE-SAFE ®
system, and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake are
unavailable.
The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
00F2Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp 00F2 and the yellow
ESC OFF warning lamp 00C7 come on.
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist system, the
HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the PRE-SAFE ®
system, and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake available.
The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.XDrive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed
of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
When the message disappears, the ESC is available again.
If the message does not disappear:
XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00F2Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
ManualIf the yellow ESC warning lamp 00F2 flashes while driving and
this message appears, the Electronic Traction System (ETS/
4-ETS) has switched off to prevent overheating of the drive
wheel brakes.
The BAS PLUS and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake are also not
available.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the Electronic Traction
System (ETS/4-ETS) switches on again.
The message in the multifunction display disappears and the
ESC warning lamp 00F2 goes out.005FTele Aid
Inoperativ
eOne or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are
malfunctioning.XHave the Tele Aid system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.0081SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredThere is a malfunction in the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS). The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.0081Front
Left SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the driver’s supplemental restraint system
may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.0081Front
Right SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the front passenger’s supplemental restraint
system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.0081Rear Left
SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the left rear passenger’s supplemental
restraint system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.474Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0081Rear
Center
SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the center rear passenger’s supplemental
restraint system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.0081Rear
Right SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the right rear passenger’s supplemental
restraint system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.0081Left Side
Curtain
Airbag
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredThe left window curtain air bag may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.0081Right
Side
Curtain
Airbag
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredThe right window curtain air bag may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.GWarning!
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is
indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not
be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be
activated when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
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Driving systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00ABVehicle
Rising
Please
Wait
BrieflyVehicles with AIRMATIC:
The vehicle level is too low.XWait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.00ABSTOP Car
Too LowYou have started driving although the vehicle level was too
low.
The vehicle will be raised.XStop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.XEngage the electronic parking brake.XWait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.
You may then drive off.00ABSTOP Car
Too LowThe AIRMATIC is malfunctioning.XAvoid excessive steering maneuvers. The fenders or tires
could otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises.XStop and press the vehicle level control switch to select a
higher vehicle level ( Y page 343).XDo not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
00ABMalfunctio
nThe capability of the AIRMATIC system is restricted. This can
impair the handling.XDo not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).XHave the vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.00AFAttention
Assist
Time for
a rest?The ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that your
concentration has declined considering certain criteria. In
addition, an acoustic warning sounds.XTake a rest if required.
During long trips, take regular and duly rests that allow you
to recover sufficiently.
00AFAttention
Assist
Inoperativ
eThe ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00B1Remove
'Start'
Button
and
Insert KeyThe KEYLESS-GO system is malfunctioning.XRemove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch
( Y page 285).XOperate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch.00BECheck
Washer
FluidThe water level has dropped to approximately 1.1 US qts
(1.0 l).XAdd washer fluid ( Y page 409).
Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00BFCheck
Coolant
Level See
Oper.
ManualThe coolant level is too low.XAdd coolant ( Y page 408).XIf you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.GWarning!
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn
if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
! Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message
and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will
overheat causing major engine damage.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00AECoolant
Low Stop
Vehicle
Turn
Engine OffThe coolant is too hot.XStop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.XTurn off the engine immediately.XEngage the parking brake.XOnly start the engine again after the message disappears.
You could otherwise damage the engine.XObserve the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument
cluster.XIf the temperature rises again: Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
During severe operation conditions and stop-and-go city
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248‡
(120†).
GWarning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the
engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†).
Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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