MERCEDES-BENZ SL55AMG 2005 R230 Owner's Manual

359 Practical hints
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F
Key
not detected
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not recognized while the engine is
running because

the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* is not in the vehi-
cle


there is strong radio-frequency
interference

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Search for the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
or continue to operate the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again af-
ter the engine is stopped.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
momentarily not recognized.

Change the position of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the vehicle.

Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey if
necessary.
Key
still
in vehicle
A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left
in the vehicle was recognized while
locking the vehicle from the out-
side.

Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of
the vehicle.
.
3rd brake lamp
The high mounted brake lamp is
malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Brake lamp
Left
Auxiliary
lamp on!
The left brake lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary lamp has been
brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

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Brake lamp
Right
Auxiliary
lamp on!
The right brake lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary lamp has been
brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Brake lamp
!
Drive to
workshop!
Brake lamp illumination is delayed
or lamp is permanently on.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Front foglamp
Left
The left front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Front foglamp
Right
The right front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Rear foglamp
Left
The left rear fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam
Left
The left high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam
Right
The right high beam lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Left turn signal
Mirror
T h e l e f t t u r n s i g n a l i n t h e s i d e m i r r o r
is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting di-
odes have stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.

361 Practical hints
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License plate
lamp, L
The left license plate lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate
lamp, R
The right license plate lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Light sensor
Drive to
workshop!
The light sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automati-
cally.

In the control system, set lamp operation to
manual (
page 152).

Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp
switch.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Low beam
Left
The left low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Low beam
Right
The right low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

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Marker lamp
Front left
The front left side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
Front right
The front right side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
Rear left
The rear left side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
Rear right
The rear right side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
Front left
The front left parking or standing
lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
Front right
The front right parking or standing
lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Rear foglamp
Left
The left rear fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp
Left
The left backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp
Right
The right backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

363 Practical hints
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Right turn signal
Mirror
The right turn signal in the side mir-
ror is malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if all light emitting
diodes have stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Tail lamp
Left
Auxiliary
lamp on!
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
An auxiliary lamp has been brought
into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Tail lamp
Right
Auxiliary
lamp on!
The right tail lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary lamp has been
brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Turn off
lamps
You have removed the SmartKey
from the starter switch and opened
the driver’s door or removed the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from
the vehicle and left the headlamps
on.
Turn the exterior lamp switch toM.
Turn signal
Rear left
Auxiliary
lamp on!
The left rear turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. An auxiliary lamp has
been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

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Turn signal
Rear right
Auxiliary
lamp on!
The right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary lamp
has been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Visit workshop!
The display for the lights is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
C
Raise
roll-over bar
The roll bar is malfunctioning.

Raise the roll bar using the roll bar button
(page 73).

Have the roll bar checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Seat belt system
Drive to
workshop
The seat belt system is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
L
TeleAid
Drive to
workshop
One or more main functions of the
Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.

Have the Tele Aid system checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
ì
Function
unavailable
This display appears if button ì
or í on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone.

365 Practical hints
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H
Tire pressure
Please rectify
The tire inflation pressure is too
low in one or more tires.

Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required
(page 290).
Tire pressure
Caution
Tire defect
One or more tires is deflating.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.

Change the wheel (
page 388).

Vehicles with Tirefit: Temporarily repair tire using
TIREFIT (
page 388) or contact Roadside Assistance.
If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT,
contact Roadside Assistance.

Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Tire pressure
Check tires
The tire inflation pressure in one
or more tires is already below the
minimum value.
The tire inflation pressure in one
or more tires is low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.

If necessary, change the wheel (
page 388).

Vehicles with Tirefit: If necessary, temporarily repair
tire using TIREFIT (
page 388) or contact Roadside
Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.

Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.

367 Practical hints
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H
Tire pressure, FL
Caution
Tire defect
The left front tire is deflating.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.

Change the wheel (
page 388).

Vehicles with Tirefit: Temporarily repair tire using
TIREFIT (
page 388) or contact Roadside Assistance.
If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT,
contact Roadside Assistance.

Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, FL
Check
tires
The left front tire inflation pres-
sure is low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tire.

Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure.

If necessary, change the wheel (
page 388).
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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H
Tire pressure, FR
Caution
Tire defect
The right front tire is deflating.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.

Change the wheel (
page 388).

Vehicles with Tirefit: Temporarily repair tire using
TIREFIT (
page 388) or contact Roadside Assistance.
If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT,
contact Roadside Assistance.

Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, FR
Check
tires
The right front tire inflation pres-
sure is low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tire.

Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure.

If necessary, change the wheel (
page 388).
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.