check engine MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS CABRIOLET 2019 User Guide

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When giving starting assis tance, al ways
make sure that you on lyconnect bat‐
te ry term inals with identical polarity. #
During starting assis tance, you must
obse rveth e described order for con‐
necting and disconnecting the jumper
cables. #
Do not connect or disconnect the bat‐
te ry cla mp s while the engine is running. &
WARNING Risk ofexplosion during
ch arging process and starting assis tance
During thech arging process and starting
assis tance, the battery may release an explo‐
sive gas mixture. #
Avoid fire , open flames, creating spar ks
and smoking. #
Make sure that there is suf ficient venti‐
lation du ring thech arging process and
during starting assis tance. #
Do not lean over a batter y. &
WARNING Risk ofexplosion from a fro‐
zen battery
A dischar ged battery may freeze at temp era‐
tures slightly abo veor below freezing point.
During starting assis tance or battery charg‐
ing, bat tery gas may be released. #
Alw aysth aw a frozen bat tery out first
before charging it or per form ing start‐
ing assis tance. If
th e indicator/warning lamps in the instrument
clus ter do not light up at low temp eratures, it is
ve ry likely that the dischar ged battery has fro‐
zen. In this case you may neither jump-s tart the
ve hicle nor charge the batter y.
The service life of a battery that has been
th awe d may be dramatically shor tened. The
st arting characteristics may be impaired, espe‐
cially at low temp eratures.
It is recommended that you ha veathaw ed bat‐
te ry checked at a qualified specialist workshop. All
vehicles
* NO
TEDama gecaused bynumerous or
ex tended attem ptsto start the engine Nume
rous or extended attem ptsto start the
engine may damage the catalytic con verter
due tonon-combu sted fuel. #
Avoid numerous and extended attem pts
to start the engine. Obser
vethefo llowing points during starting
assis tance and when charging the battery:
R Only use undamaged jumper cables/charg‐
ing cables with a suf ficient cross-section and
insula tedte rm inal clamps.
R Non- insulated parts of thete rm inal clamps
must not come into con tact wi thother me tal
parts while the jumper cable/charging cable
is connected tothe battery/jump-s tart con‐
nection point.
R The jumper cable/cha rging cable must not
come into con tact wi thany parts which may
mo vewhen the engine is running. Breakdown assi
stance 365

Opening
&
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom using the
windshield wipers while the engine hood
is open
When the engine hood is open and the wind‐
shield wipers are set in motion, you can be
trapped bythe wiper linkage. #
Alw ays switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before opening the engine
hood. #
Release retaining clips 1.
Pull co ver2 up. #
Remo veany existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry clo th. #
Loosen scr ews4, and remo vefuse box lid
3 from theto p.
Closing #
Check whe ther the seal is positioned cor‐
re ctly in lid 3. 374
Breakdown assis tance

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
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See Operator's Manual *NO
TEPossible engine damage if you continue driving #
Do not continue driving under any circum stances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
003D Stop Vehicle Leave Engine
Running *T
he battery charge leve l is too lo w. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Lea vethe engine running. #
Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Check Coolant Level See
Operator's Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine dama gedue toinsuf ficient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant. #
Add coolant (→ page 341).
00B6 *T
here has been pressure loss in the fuel sy stem. The fuel filler cap is not closed cor rectly or the fuel sy stem is
leaking. #
Close the fuel filler cap. 442
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
Check Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 quart) *
NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
When next refueling, add 1 quart of engine oil.
To p up engine oil (→ page 340).
No tes on engine oil (→ page412).
00B2 Che ck Engine Oil At Next
Refueling *T
he engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
Check the engine oil le vel when next refueling.
Ad d engine oil (→ page 340).
No tes on engine oil (→ page412). Tr
ansmission Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
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* The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts toposition 005Cautomaticall y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 447

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions #
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Close the hood.
0051 *A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors.
0084 *T
he trunk lid is open. &
DANG ER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the
ve hicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especial lyifth eve hicle is in motion. #
Alw ays switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. #
Never drive with the trunk lid open. #
Close the trunk lid.
00B2
Check Washer Fluid *T
hewasher fluid le vel in thewa sher fluid reser voir has dropped below the minimum. #
Addwa sher fluid (→ page 342). 458
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Climate control
Displ
aymessages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
Air Conditioning Malfunc-
tion See Operator's Manual *O
peration of the climate control sy stem is temp orarily restricted. Air flow and fresh air supply are set toautomatic
mode. #
Have the climate control sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Let fresh air into the vehi-
cle interior. Air Condition-
ing Malf. Visit Workshop *T
he climate contro l system is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryand accident due toan insuf ficient supply of fresh air
If th e climate control sy stem is malfunctioning, carbon dioxide le vels may inc rease in theve hicle interior.
Breathing in carbon dioxide may cause dizziness. #
Open the window toensure that there is a suf ficient supply of fresh ai r. #
Open the window toensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Soft
top Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0059 *T
he on-board electrical sy stem voltage is too lo w. #
Start the engine. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 459

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
0075 Re stra int sy stem warning
lamp The
redre stra int sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restra int sy stem is defective (→ page 30). &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor fata l injury due toa malfunction in there stra int sy stem
If th ere stra int sy stem is malfunctioning, restra int sy stem components may be triggered unintentionally or might not
be triggered at all in theev ent of an accident. This may af fect the Emer gency Tensioning Device or airbag, forex am‐
ple. #
Have there stra int sy stem checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.Seat belts
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
0076 The
red seat belt warning lamp will light up for six seconds once the engine has star ted.
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger tofast entheir seat belts. #
Fasten your seat belt (→ page 36).47 0
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
Ac tive Brake Assi st .Engine
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
00B9 Engine diagnosis warning
lamp The
yellow Check Engine warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occu rred in the engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emer gency mode.
In some states, legal requ irements stipulate that you must immediately consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon
as theye llow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
003D Electrical malfunction warn‐
ing lamp The
red elect rical malfunction warning lamp is lit.
There is a malfunction in the electrics. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
00B6
Fu elreser ve wa rning lamp The
yellow fuel reser vewarning lamp lights up while driving.
There has been pressure loss in the fuel sy stem. The fuel filler cap is not closed cor rectly or the fuel sy stem is leaking. #
Close the fuel filler cap. 472
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp erature scale: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
or #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (→ page 341). #
Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below there d area. Ti
res Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
0077 The
yellow tire pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires. 474
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions #
Have the tire pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Ve
hicle Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
00CC Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The po wer-assis tedsteering or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardized. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.476
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps