MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2008 W221 Comand Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2008, Model line: S-Class, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2008 W221Pages: 801, PDF Size: 10.23 MB
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During severe operating conditions,
e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
Display
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Coolant Low
Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off
The coolant is too hot.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so and immediately turn off
the engine.
Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 422).
Only start the engine again after the message
disappears. You could otherwise damage the
engine.
Observe the coolant temperature gauge in
the instrument cluster (
page 28).
Warning!
G
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°F (120°C). Do-
ing so may cause serious engine damage which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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Coolant Low
Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off
The poly-V-belt could be broken.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so and immediately turn off
the engine.
Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 422).
Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the en-
gine will overheat due to an inoperative water
pump which may result in damage to the en-
gine.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this
message displayed. Doing so could result in
serious engine damage that is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Observe the coolant temperature gauge in
the instrument cluster (
page 28).
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682 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
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Coolant Low
Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off
Restart the engine.
If this message disappears from the multi-
function display:
Drive immediately to the nearest autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If this message does not disappear from the
multifunction display:
Call Roadside Assistance.
The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc-
tioning.
Observe the coolant temperature gauge in
the instrument cluster (
page 28).
Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
You are driving with one or more doors
open.
The display symbol shows you which doors
are open.
Close the doors.
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Gas Cap Loose
A loss of pressure has been detected in the
fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed
properly or the fuel system may be leaky.
Check the fuel cap (
page 570).
If it is not closed properly:
Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:
Have the fuel system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Reserve Fuel
The fuel level has dropped below the re-
serve mark.
Refuel at the next gas station (
page 570).
You are driving with the hood open.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 422).
Close the hood (
page 574).
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
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Key Not
Detected
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not in the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.
Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 422).
Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again
after the engine is stopped.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.
Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 422).
Remove KEYLESS-GO* button from the
starter switch (
page 371).
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the
starter switch.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.
Change the position of the SmartKey in the
vehicle.
If necessary, operate vehicle using SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch under
KEYLESS-GO* button (
page 371).
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Close Doors
to Lock Vehicle
You wanted to lock the vehicle but not all
doors were closed.
Close doors and lock vehicle again.
Don’t Forget
Your Key
This display appears (for a maximum of
60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened
with the engine turned off and no SmartKey
in the starter switch.
This message is only a reminder.
Take the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you when leaving the ve-
hicle.
Take Your Key
From Ignition
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Replace
Key Battery
The batteries in the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
page 712).
Key Detected
In Vehicle
A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the
vehicle was recognized while locking the ve-
hicle from the outside.
Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of
the vehicle.
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Key Not
Detected
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.
Change the position of the SmartKey in the
vehicle.
If necessary, operate vehicle using SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch under
KEYLESS-GO* button (
page 371).
Key Being
Initialized…
Please Wait
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is be-
ing initialized in the vehicle.
Wait until the message disappears from the
multifunction display.
Remove "START" Button
and Insert Key
The KEYLESS-GO* system is malfunc-
tioning.
Remove KEYLESS-GO* button from the
starter switch (
page 371).
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the
starter switch.
Obtain
a New Key
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must
be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
The SmartKey in the starter switch does
not belong to your vehicle.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
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Check
Center Brake Lamp
The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only appear if a
critical number of light emitting diodes have
stopped working.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Check Left
Cornering Light
The left-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 714).
Check Right
Cornering Light
The right-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 714).
Check
Left Low Beam
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Check
Right Low Beam
The right low beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Active Headlamps
Inoperative
The active headlamps are malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
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Auto Lamp Function
Inoperative
The light sensor is malfunctioning. Daytime
driving lamps are switched on.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
Switch off daytime running lamps in the in-
strument cluster control system
(page 306).
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position0.
Check
Rear Left
Turn Signal
T h e l e f t r e a r t u r n s i g n a l l a m p i s m a l f u n c t i o n -
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Right
Turn Signal
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Check
Left Mirror
Turn Signal
The turn signal in the left exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of light emit-
ting diodes have stopped working.
Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
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Check
Right Mirror
Turn Signal
The turn signal in the right exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of light emit-
ting diodes have stopped working.
Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Check
Front Left
Turn Signal
The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Check
Front Right
Turn Signal
The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Check
Left High Beam
The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 714).
Check
Right High Beam
The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 714).
Check Left
License Plate Lamp
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Check Right
License Plate Lamp
The right license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Please
Switch Off Lights
You are getting out of the vehicle and the
lights are still switched on.
Switch off the headlamps (
page 399).