warning MERCEDES-BENZ S-COUPE 2015 Owners Manual

Safety
Seat belts
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üNAfter starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for
6 seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten
their seat belts. X Fasten your seat belt ( Ypage 46).
üN After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up. In addi-
tion, a warning tone sounds for up to 6 seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Ypage 46).
The warning tone ceases.
üN The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as
the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Ypage 46).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a
secure place.
The warning lamp goes out.
üN The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning
sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The vehicle is
being driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly been driven faster
than 15 mph (25 km/ h).
X Fasten your seat belt ( Ypage 46).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. The vehicle is being driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly been driven faster than 15 mph
(25 km/h). X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a
secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
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Safety systems
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$JN$ (USA only), J(Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp
is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics
may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstan- ces.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 125).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
$JN $ (USA only), J(Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp
is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstan- ces.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 125).
X Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
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!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore BAS (Brake Assist System), BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program), PRE

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!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning
tone also sounds.
EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS with
Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
,
PRE

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$J ÷!N$ (USA only), J(Canada only): the red brake warning lamp, the
yellow ESP ®
warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the
engine is running.
ABS and ESP ®
are not available due to a malfunction. Therefore BAS, BAS
PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD,
PRE

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åNThe yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is deactivated.
GWARNING
If ESP ®
is switched off, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Reactivate ESP ®
.
In rare cases ( Ypage 72), it may be best to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 71).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Have ESP ®
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
6N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is faulty.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unin-
tentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Have the restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop imme-
diately.
For further information about the restraint system, see ( Ypage 42).
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Engine
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?NThe red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A
warning tone also sounds.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 255 ‡ (124 †). The airflow to the
engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
GWARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can
occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 125).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine
has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes(Y page 214).
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant
system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by
snow, slush or ice.
X At coolant temperatures below 257 ‡(125 †), you can continue driving to
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous
terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.
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Driving systems
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·NThe red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A
warning tone also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
evasive action.
Further information on PRE

Tires
Warning/
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hNThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the
tires.
GWARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers.
Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 125).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire (Y page 220).
X Check the tire pressure ( Ypage 246).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
hN The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
GWARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Vehicle
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ÐNThe red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified specialist
workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
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