esp MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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#Ensurethatthe SmartKeyis inthevehicle.
Ifthe SmartKeydetection function has a malfunction duetoastrongradio signal source:
#Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Placethe SmartKeyinthe marked spaceforstartingthe engine withthe SmartKey (→page169).

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Active Hood MalfunctionSee Operator's Manual
*The active hood (pedestrian protection) is malfunctioning or inoperative after having already been triggered.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.

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#Never drive withthe trunk lid open.
#Closethe trunk lid.

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#Openthe windowtoensurethatthere is an adequate supply of fresh air.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Lights
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Intell. Light System Inoper-ative
*The Intelligent Light System is defective. The lighting system continuestofunction properly withoutthe functions ofthe Intelligent Light System.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Check Left LowBeam(Example)
*The corresponding light source is defective.
#Drive on carefully.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
%LED light bulbs:the display messageforthe corresponding lamp appearsonly when allthe light-emitting diodesinthe lamp havefailed.
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*The active headlamps are defective.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Active Headlamps Inopera-tive
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Switch Off Lights
*You are leavingthevehicle andthe lights arestill switched on.
#Turnthe light switchtotheXposition.
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Malfunction See Opera-tor’s Manual
*Theexterior lighting is defective.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Switch On Headlamps
*You are driving without low-beam headlamps.
#Turnthe light switchtotheXorXposition.
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Automatic Headlamp ModeInoperative
*The light sensor isfaulty.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Adaptive Highbeam AssistInoperative
*Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Adaptive Highbeam AssistCurrently Unavailable SeeOperator's Manual
*Adaptive Highbeam Assist istemporarily unavailable.
The system limits havebeenreached (→page148).
#Drive on.Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present,the system will beavailable again. TheAdaptive HighbeamAssist Now Availabledisplay message appears.
Adaptive Highbeam AssistCamera View RestrictedSee Operator's Manual
*The camera view isrestricted.Possible causes are:
RDirt onthe windshield inthe camera'sfield of vision
RHeavyrain, snow orfog
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning ortemporarily unavailable.
Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems will beavailableagain.
Ifthe display message does not disappear:
#Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Cleanthe windshield.
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#Exitthevehicle andkeep a safe distance from it untilthe engine has cooled down.
#Checkthe coolant level (→page 401).
#Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
#Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthecoolanttemperature displayremains belowthered area.
Tires
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lamp lightsup
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one ofthe tires.
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tirepressuresthat aretoo low posethefollowing hazards:
RThe tires may burst, especially asthe load andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/or unevenly,which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
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DoorChild safety lock (rear door) .................. 59Locking (emergencykey) .......................69Opening (fromthe inside) ......................66Power closing function .......................... 69Unlocking (emergencykey) ...................69Unlocking (fromthe inside) ...................66
Door control panel.....................................12
Door control panel (rear passengercompartment)............................................14
DOT,TireIdentificationNumber (TIN)...447
DrawbarseeTow-bar system
Drinking and driving................................171
Drinks holdersee Cup holder
DriveAway Assist.................................... 235
Drive positionInserting ..............................................178
Drive program display.............................176
Drive programsseeDYNAMIC SELECT
Driver's seatsee Seat
Driving lightsseeAutomatic driving lights
Driving safety system.............................191ABS (Anti-lockBraking System) ...........19 2Active Brake Assist..............................19 6BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................19 2EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6
ESP®Crosswind Assist........................19 5Overview .............................................19 2Radar sensors ......................................191Responsibility ......................................191STEER CONTROL .................................19 6
Driving systemsee 360° CameraseeActive Blind Spot AssistseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONICseeActive EmergencyStop AssistseeActive Lane Change AssistseeActive LaneKeeping AssistseeActiveParking AssistseeActive Speed Limit AssistseeActiveSteering Assist
see AIRMATICseeATTENTION ASSISTsee Blind Spot Assistsee Cruise controlsee Driving safety systemsee HOLD functionsee MAGICBODYCONTROLsee NightViewAssistseeParking AssistPARKTRONICseeRear view cameraseeTraffic Sign Assist
Driving tipsDrinking and driving .............................171General driving tips ..............................171Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....17 0
Drowsiness detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
Dynamic handling control system
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
DYNAMIC SELECT....................................175Configuring drive program I .................176Displaying engine data .........................176Displayingvehicle data ........................176Drive program display ..........................176
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