MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2014 R131 Owner's Manual

Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Shift
Shift
to
to'P'
'P' or
or'N'
'N'
to Start Engine
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Apply Brake Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P' to Shift from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
D,Ror Nwithout depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X Until then, set the automatic transmission to position Pbefore
you switch off the engine.
X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 175).Transmission Not Transmission Not
in P in P
Risk of Vehicle Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away Rolling Away The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position
R,N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 175).Service Required, Service Required,
Do Do
Not
Not Shift
Shift Gears
Gears
Visit Dealer
Visit Dealer You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
Dis selected:
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. Only Shift to 'P' Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle when Vehicle
is Stationary is Stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to position P.0084 The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid. Display messages
269On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0083 The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
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.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 175).
X Close the hood. 0051 At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all the doors. 00CC
Power Steering Power Steering
Malfunction See Malfunction See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
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. 0058
Trunk Partition Trunk Partition
Open Open The trunk partition is open.
X
Close the trunk partition (Y page 104).Phone No Service Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 0059
Decrease Speed Decrease Speed You wanted to open the roof while the vehicle was in motion.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the roof (Y page 102). 0059
Vario-Roof Vario-Roof
Lowering Lowering The roof is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are
depressurized.
X
Fully open or close the roof (Y page 102).270
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messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0059
Open/Close Vario- Open/Close Vario-
Roof Completely Roof Completely The roof is not locked.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Push or pull the roof switch until the roof is fully open or closed
(Y page 102). 0059
Start Engine See Start Engine See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Start the engine.
X Repeat the opening/closing process after approximately ten
seconds (Y page 102). The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The
roof drive has been switched off automatically for safety reasons.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten
minutes.
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure (Y page 102).Close Rear Close Rear
Side Windows Side Windows You wish to leave the vehicle and at least one of the rear side
windows is open.
X
Close the rear side windows (Y page 98).00B2
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Ypage 545). Wiper Wiper
Malfunctioning Malfunctioning The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Hazard Warning Hazard Warning
Flashers Flashers
Malfunctioning Malfunctioning The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
271On-board computer and displays Z

SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00AF
Key Does Not Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. 00AF
Take Take
Your
YourKey
Keyfrom
from
Ignition
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. 00AF
Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AF
Replace Replace
Key
KeyBattery
Battery The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.
X
Change the batteries (Y page 85).00AF
Don't Forget Your Don't Forget Your
Key Key The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and
is only a reminder.
You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off.
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock.
X
Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you
leave the vehicle. 00AF
Key not detected Key not detected
(red display message) The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle
centrally or start the engine.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 175).
X Locate the KEYLESS-GO key. The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running
because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 175).
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. 272
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00AF
Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(white display
message) The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present.
X
Change the location of the SmartKey with the KEYLESS-GO
functions in the vehicle.
If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected:
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. 00AF
Key Detected in Key Detected in
Vehicle Vehicle The KEYLESS-GO key has been detected inside the vehicle during
locking.
X
Remove the KEYLESS-GO key from the vehicle. 00AF
Remove 'Start' Remove 'Start'
Button and Insert Button and Insert
Key Key The KEYLESS-GO key can continuously not be detected.
KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AF
Close Doors to Close Doors to
Lock Vehicle Lock Vehicle At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again. Warning and indicator lamps
Safety
Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00E9
After 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 (Y page 64).00E9
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 64).
The warning tone ceases. Wa
rning and indi cator lamps
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E9
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 (Y page 64).
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. 00E9
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
car 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 (Y page 64).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases. There are objects on the front-passenger seat. The car 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. 274
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Safety systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds. There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
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 circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 175).
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. 0025
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a
malfunction. BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP
®
(Electronic
Stability Program), PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD
function and hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for
example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic
transmission, will not be available. Warning and indicator lamps
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0025
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP
®
, EBD
(electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE ®
,
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist are therefore
also deactivated, for example.
Possible causes are:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 276
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0025
The 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, ESP
®
, PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD
function and hill start assist are also unavailable, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
00E500BB0025
The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP ®
and ESP ®
OFF warning
lamps 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, EBD, PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD
function and hill start assist, for example, are not available either.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps
277On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E5
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion. ESP
®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
For exceptions, see: (Y page 73).00BB
The yellow ESP
®
OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running. ESP
®
is deactivated.
G WARNING
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 ®
.
For exceptions, see: (Y page 73).
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. 0074
AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT
handling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. SPORT handling mode is activated.
G WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Only switch on SPORT handling mode in certain situations
(Y page 75). 278
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