MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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The yellow$warning lamp and the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
or
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 147).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lampflashes and the yellow$warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake manually.
If the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lampcontinues to flash:
XDo not drive on.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 314).
XShift the transmission to position].
XTurn the front wheels towards the curb.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow$warning lamp lights up. The redI(USA only)or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to position].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 147).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow$warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking brake, the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible toapply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position], as the electric parkingbrake is not applied automatically.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow$warning lamp lights up. The redI(USA only)or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-voltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. bycharging the battery or restarting the engine.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parkingbrake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow$warning lamp lights up and the redI(USAonly) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
'(USA only)
M(Canada only)
Check Brake FluidCheck Brake FluidLevelLevel
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the'(USA only) orM(Canada only) warninglamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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Check Brake PadCheck Brake PadWearWear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE Inopera‐PRE-SAFE Inopera‐tive See Opera‐tive See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
Important functions of PRE-SAFE®have failed. All other occupantsafety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Active BrakeActive BrakeAssist FunctionsAssist FunctionsCurrently LimitedCurrently LimitedSee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
Active Brake Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due toelectromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stationsor other sources of electromagnetic radiation
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe on-board voltage is too low
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Brake Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XRestart the engine.
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Active BrakeActive BrakeAssist FunctionsAssist FunctionsLimited See Opera‐Limited See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
Active Brake Assist is unavailable due to a malfunction.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active BrakeActive BrakeAssist FunctionsAssist FunctionsCurrently LimitedCurrently LimitedSee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS isdeactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe on-board voltage is too low
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due toelectromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stationsor other sources of electromagnetic radiation
RMercedes-AMG vehicles: ESP®is deactivated
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function and PRE‑SAFE®PLUSare functional again.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XRestart the engine.
XMercedes-AMG vehicles: switch ESP®on again (Ypage 68).
Active BrakeActive BrakeAssist FunctionsAssist FunctionsLimited See Opera‐Limited See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS isnot available due to a malfunction.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Radar SensorsRadar SensorsDirty See Opera‐Dirty See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
The radar sensor system is malfunctioning.
Possible causes are:
Rdirt on sensors
Rheavy rain or snow
Rwhen driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure,e.g. in desert-like areas
At least one driving system or driving safety system is malfunction-ing or is temporarily unavailable:
RActive Brake Assist
RActive Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC
RActive Steering Assist
RActive Lane Keeping Assist
RActive Blind Spot Assist
RPRE-SAFE®PLUS
If the radar sensor system in front is dirty, Active Blind Spot Assistwill not perform a course-correcting brake application.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving anddrive safety systems will be available again. The display messagedisappears.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XSwitch off the engine.
XClean all sensors (Ypage 275).
XRestart the engine.The display message disappears.
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Malfunction Ser‐Malfunction Ser‐vice Requiredvice Required
The roll bars are faulty.
GWARNING
The roll bars will then possibly not be extended in the event of anaccident.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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SRS MalfunctionSRS MalfunctionService RequiredService Required
The restraint system is malfunctioning. Theuwarning lamp alsolights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not betriggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information about the restraint system (Ypage 41).
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Front Left Malfunc‐Front Left Malfunc‐tion Servicetion ServiceRequiredRequiredorFrontFrontRight MalfunctionRight MalfunctionService RequiredService Required
The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left orright. Theuwarning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-ter.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not betriggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Left Side CurtainLeft Side CurtainAir Bag Malfunc‐Air Bag Malfunc‐tion Servicetion ServiceRequiredRequiredorRightRightSide Curtain AirSide Curtain AirBag MalfunctionBag MalfunctionService RequiredService Required
There is a malfunction in the left-hand and/or right-hand head bag.Theuwarning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The left or right head bag may either be triggered unintentionally or,in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Front-passengerFront-passengerAir Bag DisabledAir Bag DisabledSee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee air bagare disabled during the journey, although:
Ran adult
or
Ra person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passengerseat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpretthe occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
GWARNING
The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee air bagmay not be triggered in the event of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XHave the occupant on the front-passenger seat get out of thevehicle.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door andswitch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the centerconsole and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Ra self-diagnosis is carried out. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFand PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light upsimultaneously for approximately six seconds.
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then lightup and remain lit after the self-diagnosis. If the indicator lampis on, OCS has disabled the front-passenger front air bag andfront-passenger knee bag (Ypage 48)
RtheFront-passenger Air Bag Enabled See Operator'sFront-passenger Air Bag Enabled See Operator'sManualManualorFront-passenger Air Bag Disabled See Oper‐Front-passenger Air Bag Disabled See Oper‐ator's Manualator's Manualdisplay messages must not appear in the mul-tifunction display
XWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-tem checks have been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appear in the multi-function display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can beoccupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indi-cator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifiesthe occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-rectly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Observe the additional information on OCS (Ypage 48).
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Front-passengerFront-passengerAir Bag EnabledAir Bag EnabledSee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee air bagare enabled during the journey, although:
Ra child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system'sweight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat
or
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weighton the seat.
GWARNING
The front-passenger front air bag and the front-passenger knee bagmay be deployed unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XRemove the child and the child restraint system from the front-passenger seat.
XMake sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to theweight.The system might otherwise detect the additional weight andinterpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually is.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door andswitch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the centerconsole and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Ra self-diagnosis is carried out. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFand PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light upsimultaneously for approximately six seconds.
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then lightup and remain lit after the self-diagnosis. If the indicator lampis on, OCS (Occupant Classification System) has disabled thefront-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee air bag(Ypage 48)
RtheFront-passenger Air Bag Enabled See Operator'sFront-passenger Air Bag Enabled See Operator'sManualManualorFront-passenger Air Bag Disabled See Oper‐Front-passenger Air Bag Disabled See Oper‐ator's Manualator's Manualdisplay messages must not appear in the mul-tifunction display
XWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-tem checks have been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appear in the multi-function display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can beoccupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indi-
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cator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifiesthe occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-rectly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Observe the additional information on OCS (Ypage 48).
Lights
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Check Left LowCheck Left LowBeamBeam(Example)
The corresponding bulb is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
or
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 113).
LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding lamponly appears when all the LEDs in the lamp have failed.
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Active HeadlampsActive HeadlampsInoperativeInoperative
The active light function is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Malfunction SeeMalfunction SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The exterior lighting is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Auto Lamp FunctionAuto Lamp FunctionInoperativeInoperative
The light sensor is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Switch Off LightsSwitch Off Lights
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warn-ing tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to positionX.
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Adaptive HighbeamAdaptive HighbeamAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inopera-tive.
Possible causes are:
RThe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
RVisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
XClean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, theAdaptive Highbeam Assist Now AvailableAdaptive Highbeam Assist Now Availablemessage is dis-played.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.
Adaptive HighbeamAdaptive HighbeamAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeAdaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine
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