steering MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Repair Manual

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Drive More Slowly*You are drivingtoofastforthe selectedvehicle level.
#In ordertoadjustthevehicle level,you must not drive at speeds greaterthan 50mph (80 km/h).
#In ordertoadjustthevehicle level during trailer operation,you must not drive at speeds greaterthan19mph(30 km/h).
Blind Spot Assist CurrentlyUnavailable See Operator'sManual
*Blind Spot Assist istemporarily unavailable.
The system limits havebeenreached (→page243).
#Drive on.Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present,the system will beavailable again.
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#Ifthe display message does not disappear,stopthevehicle while paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditionsandrestartthe engine.
#If necessary,cleantherear bumper. Ifthe bumper isextremelydirty,the sensors inthe bumper may be mal‐functioning.
Active Steering Assist Inop-erative
*ActiveSteering Assist is malfunctioning.Active Distance AssistDISTRONICremainsavailable.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Active Steering Assist Cur-rently Unavailable SeeOperator's Manual
#If necessary,cleanthe windshield inthe camera'sfield of vision.
#Checkthe tire pressure if necessary.

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#Takeoverthesteering and drive on in accordance withthe traffic conditions.
Traffic Sign Assist Cur-rently Unavailable SeeOperator's Manual
*Traffic Sign Assist istemporarily unavailable.
#Drive on.Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present,the system will beavailable again.

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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.
Active Lane Keeping AssistInoperative
*Active LaneKeeping Assist is malfunctioning.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Malfunction Drive at Max.50 mph
*AIRMATIC is functioning onlytoa limitedextent. Thevehicle's handlingcharacteristics may be affected.
*NOTEThe tires ofthe front axle orthe frontfenderscould be damagedbylargesteering movements
#Avoid largesteering movements while driving and listenfor scraping sounds.
#Ifyou hear scraping sounds, pullover andstopthevehicle safely, paying attentiontoroad and traffic con‐ditions, and set a highervehicle level if possible.
#Drive in a manner appropriateforthe current level, but do notexceed 50mph (80 km/h).
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.Active Body Control is malfunctioning. Thevehicle's handlingcharacteristics may be affected.
*NOTEThe tires ofthe front axle orthe frontfenderscould be damagedbylargesteering movements
#Avoid largesteering movements while driving and listenfor scraping sounds.
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Warning Tire Malfunction
*The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed.
&WARNINGRisk of an accident from driving withaflat tire
Flat tires are dangerous inthefollowingways:
RThe tires canoverheat and cause afire.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
#Do not drive with aflat tire.
#Observethe notes onflat tires.
Notes onflat tires (→page413).
#Stopthevehicle, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Checkthe tires.
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Check Tires
*The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.The wheel position is displayed.
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&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.
#Observetherecommended tire pressure.
#Adjustthe tire pressure if necessary.
#Stopthevehicle, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Checkthe tire pressure (→page 435) andthe tires.
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Please Correct Tire Pres-sure
*The tire pressure istoo low in at least one ofthe tires, orthe tire pressure difference betweenthe wheels istoogreat.
#Checkthe tire pressure and add air, if necessary.
#Whenthe tire pressure is correct,restartthe tire pressure monitoring system (→page441).
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*There is interference from a powerfulradio signal source. As aresult, no signals fromthe tire pressure sensor arereceived. The tire pressure monitoring system istemporarily unavailable.
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Tire Press. Monitor Cur-rently Unavailable
#Drive on.The tire pressure monitoring systemrestarts automatically as soon asthe cause has beenrectified.
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Wheel Sensor(s) Missing
*The tire pressure sensor signal is missing from one or more tire(s). The pressure ofthe affected tire is not dis‐played.
#Havethe defective tire pressure sensorreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Tire Pressure Monitor Inop-erative No Wheel Sensors
*The wheels installed do not havesuitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitoring system is deactivated.
#Install wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
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Tire Press. Monitor Inopera-tive
*The tire pressure monitoring system is defective.
&WARNINGThereis arisk of an accident ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
Ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not abletoissue awarning ifthere is pressure lossin one or more ofthe tires.
Underinflated tires may,forexample, impairthe driving,steering and brakingcharacteristics.
#Havethe tire pressure monitoring systemchecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Do not add brakefluid.
#Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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ABSwarning lamp
Theyellow ABSwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine isrunning.
ABS is malfunctioning.
Ifthere is an additionalwarningtone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
&WARNINGThereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning,the wheels could lock when braking
Thesteering capability and brakingcharacteristics arethus severelyimpaired. The braking distance in an emer‐gency braking situation can increase. In addition,other driving safety systems are switched off.
#Drive on carefully.
#Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Drive on carefully.
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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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#Observetherecommended tire pressure.
#Adjustthe tire pressure if necessary.
#Stopthevehicle, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Checkthe tire pressure andthe tires.
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lampflashes
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)flashesfor approximatelyoneminute andthenremains lit.
The tire pressuremonitoring system is defective.
&WARNINGThereis arisk of an accident ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
Ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not abletoissue awarning ifthere is pressure loss inone or more ofthe tires.
Underinflated tires may,forexample, impairthe driving,steering and brakingcharacteristics.
#Havethe tire pressure monitoring systemchecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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