2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 malfunction

595 Practical hints
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Third brake lamp
The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only appear if all
light emitting diodes have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Corner. lamp,
Left
The left-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 621).
Corner. lamp,
Right
The right-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 621).
Low beam,
Left
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Bi-Xenon headlamp:
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

596 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
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Low beam,
Right
The right low beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Active headlamps
inoperative
The active headlamps are malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
AUTO lamps
inoperative
The light sensor is malfunctioning. Daytime
driving lamps are switched on.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Rear Left
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Rear Left
Substitute bulb on
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Rear Right
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Rear Right
Substitute bulb on
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

597 Practical hints
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Turn signal,
Left mirror
The turn signal in the left exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Right mirror
The turn signal in the right exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Front Left
The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Front Right
The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
High beam, Left
The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 621).
High beam, Right
The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 621).
License plate lamp,
Left
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
License plate lamp,
Right
The right license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

598 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
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Please
switch off lights
You are getting out of the vehicle and the
lights are still switched on.

Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(page 342).
Switch off lights
or
remove key
The light switch is set to * and you have
forgotten to take out the SmartKey. The
parking lamps remain switched on.

Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(page 342).

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Front foglamp,
Left
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Front foglamp,
Right
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Rear foglamp,
Left
The left rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Rear foglamp,
Left
Substitute bulb on
The left rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Rear foglamp,
Right
The right rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Rear foglamp,
Right
Substitute bulb on
The right rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

599 Practical hints
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Parking lamp,
Front Left
The left front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Fr. parking lamp, left
Substitute bulb on
The left front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Parking lamp,
Right front
The right front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Fr. parking lamp,
Right
Substitute bulb on
The right front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
Left Front
The front left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
Right Front
The front right side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
Rear Left
The rear left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
Rear Right
The rear right side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Reverse lamp,
Left
The left reverse lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

600 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
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Reverse lamp,
Right
The right reverse lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Tail lamp/
brake lamp, Left
Substitute bulb on
The left tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
This message will only appear if all light
emitting diodes have stopped working. A
substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Tail lamp/
brake lamp, Left
The left tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
This message will only appear if all light
emitting diodes have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Tail lamp/
brake lamp, Right
Substitute bulb on
The right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
This message will only appear if all light
emitting diodes have stopped working. A
substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Tail lamp/
brake lamp, Right
The right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
This message will only appear if all light
emitting diodes have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

601 Practical hints
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Night View Assist
inoperative
Night View Assist* is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Night View Assist
currently unavailable
The temperature of the camera* is too high
(page 420).

Wait until the message “Night View Assist
available again” appears.
In addition you can:

Swing the camera* cover down
(page 539).

Adjust the air distribution of the automatic
climate control so that air flows upward
(page 230).
Night View Assist
Lights must be on
or set to AUTO
You have tried to switch on Night View As-
sist*, but the light switch is not set to *
or B.

Turn the exterior lamp switch to * or
B (
page 342).
Night View Assist
Not in Reverse gear
You have tried to switch on Night View As-
sist* while the automatic transmission was
in position R.

Shift the automatic transmission to P, N or D
(page 367).

604 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?When the message “Check engine oil level
at next refueling” (S 550) or “Add 1.0 qts.
(Canada:1.0 l) engine oil at next refueling”
(S 600) appears while the engine is run-
ning and at operating temperature, the en-
gine oil level has dropped to approximately
the minimum level.When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil
leaks are noted, drive to the nearest ser-
vice station where the engine oil should be
topped to the required level with an ap-
proved oil specified in the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet.Display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Engine oil level
cannot be
measured
S 600 only:
The measuring system is malfunctioning.

Have the measuring system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
S 600 only:
You have added too much engine oil.
There is a risk of damaging:

the engine


the catalytic converter

Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
The engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol dis-
played could result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit-
ed Warranty.