2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 Owner's Manual

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DOOR
* C = Category, see page 309.
HOOD* C = Category, see page 309.See page 339 for hood.
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DOOR OPEN! 1
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HOOD OPEN! 2

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* C = Category, see page 309.1 The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response; automatic
and manual emergency, roadside assistance and information. With
this message displayed, one or more functions may not be
avai lable.
See page 218 for notes on the Tele Aid.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
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TELE AID VISIT WORKSHOP!
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CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO)
* C = Category, see page 309.1 Check battery of KEYLESS-GO-card, see page 374.
2 The KEYLESS-GO-card cannot be recognized by the running
engine (e.g. strong radio-frequency interference) or the card is not
in the vehicle.
Stop immediately and search for the KEYLESS-GO-card or continue
to operate the vehicle with the electronic key, otherwise the vehicle
cannot be centrally locked or the engine started again after the
engine stops automatically. See page 36.
3 The KEYLESS-GO-card was momentarily not recognized. If
message repeats, place card in a different position or continue to
operate the vehicle with the electronic key, see page 36.
4 A KEYLESS-GO-card left inside the vehicle has been recognized
while locking the vehicle from the outside, see page 36.
5 The message appears for maximum of 60 seconds each time the
driver’s door is opened, as long as no electronic key is in the
starter switch. The message appears regardless of the past
operation method (electronic key or KEYLESS-GO-card), see
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CHIP CARD CHECK BATTERY
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CHIP CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
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CHIP CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
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CHIP CARD STILL IN VEHICLE
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CHIP CARD DO NOT FORGET!
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(Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only)
Place selector lever in position “P”.
The message appears when attempting to turn off the
engine while the selector lever is in any other position
than “P”, see page 236.TELEPHONE – FUNCTION
* C = Category, see page 309.The display appears if button í or ì on the
multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone.Line 1 Line 2 C*
FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE! 3

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WA S H E R F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 309.
When this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approximately
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir
should be refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB
Windshield washer concentrate and water or the
concentrate and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent / antifreeze, depending on
ambient temperature, at the next opportunity. The
reservoir for the windshield and headlamp washer
systems is located in the engine compartment.
See windshield and headlamp washer system on
page 345 for instructions on topping up the washer
fluid.
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WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL! 3

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* C = Category, see page 309:
1 The display or the system is malfunctioning.2 The ABC is defective. Stop the vehicle.
Press upper half of ABC switch, see page 285
- system selects raised level mode.
The vehicle chassis is raised depending on the kind of defect.
Important!
The wheels may not have sufficient clearance when the
steering wheel is turned beyond a certain angle if the
“AIR SPRING – STOP, CAR TOO LOW!” message
appears. The front fenders will be damaged if the
steering wheel is turned too far. Watch and listen for
scraping noises.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km / h).
Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.3 The capability of the system is restricted.Important!
When the message “AIR SPRING – VISIT WORKSHOP”
appears, do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km / h).
Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
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AIRMATIC STOP, CAR TOO LOW!
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AIRMATIC VISIT WORKSHOP!
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DISTRONIC (DTR)
* C = Category, see page 309.1 Due to the presence of electro-magnetic radiation, the system is
presently unavailable. After a short period of time try to activate
the system again.
2 Distronic is automatically switched off.
Distronic sensor in hood grille needs cleaning, see page 386.
3 The display or the system is malfunctioning.
4 Distronic is not operational.
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DISTRONIC
EXTERNAL MALFUNCTION
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REACTIVATE! 2
DISTRONIC MALFUNCTION
CLEAN SENSOR!
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SEE OWNER’S MAN. 2
DISTRONIC VISIT WORKSHOP!
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SPEEDTRONIC VISIT WORKSHOP!
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* C = Category, see page 309.Line 1 Line 2 C*
REPLACE AIR CLEANER VISIT WORKSHOP! 2