2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55AMG display

355 Practical hints
What to do if …
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
HUSA only:
Combination low tire pressure/
TPMS malfunction telltale for
the TPMS illuminates continu-
ously.
Canada only:
Low tire pressure telltale for the
Advanced TPMS* illuminates
continuously.The TPMS (USA only) or Advanced TPMS*
(Canada only) detects a loss of pressure in
at least one tire.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking
maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation
around you.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display.
If the tire inflation pressure in the respec-
tive tire(s) has (have) been corrected,
the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after a few
minutes of driving.
HUSA only:
Combination low tire pressure/
TPMS malfunction telltale for
the TPMS flashes for
60 seconds and then stays illu-
minated.There is a malfunction in the TPMS.Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display.
Have the TPMS checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
After the malfunction has been remedied,
the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after a few
minutes of driving.
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What to do if …
Air bag off indicator lamp
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
5/The passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp illuminates and
remains illuminated with the
weight of a typical adult or some-
one larger than a small individual
on the passenger seat.The system is malfunctioning.Have the system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Also read and observe any messages in
the multifunction display and follow
corrective steps (
page 368).
Warning!G
If the5/indicator lamp illuminates
and remains illuminated with the weight of a
typical adult or someone larger than a small
individual on the passenger seat, do not
have any passenger use the passenger seat
until the system has been repaired.

358 Practical hints
What to do if …
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
5/The passenger front air bag off in-
dicator lamp does not illuminate
and/or does not remain illuminat-
ed with the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard
child restraint or less on the pas-
senger seat.The system is malfunctioning.Make sure there is nothing between
seat cushion and child seat and check
installation of the child seat.
Make sure that no objects applying sup-
plemental weight onto the seat are
present.
If the passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp remains out, have the system
checked as soon as possible by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do
not transport a child on the passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.
Also read and observe any messages in
the multifunction display and follow
corrective steps (
page 368).
Warning!G
If the5/indicator lamp does not
illuminate or remains out with the weight
of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard
child restraint or less on the passenger seat,
do not transport a child on the passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.

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What to do if …
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display
Warning and malfunction messages
appear in the in the multifunction display
located in the instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction mes-
sages are accompanied by an audible
signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(
page 156) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the mul-
tifunction display in red color.Certain messages of high priority cannot
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (
page 26) or
button j, k, ÿ, or è on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and mes-
sages of less immediate priority can be
cleared from the multifunction display us-
ing the reset button or button j, k,
ÿ, or è on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel. They are then stored in the vehi-
cle status message memory (
page 156).
Remember that clearing a message will not
correct the condition that caused the mes-
sage to appear.
Warning!G
All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed as soon as possible at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property
damage or personal injury.

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On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may
appear in the multifunction display.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (page 361)

Symbol messages (page 376)
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative. Contact your nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as speed or outside temperature,
warning/indicator lamps,
malfunction/warning messages or the fail-
ure of any systems. Driving characteristics
may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with
added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
iSwitching on the ignition causes all instru-
ment cluster lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps
unless activated) as well as the multifunction dis-
play to come on. Make sure the lamps and the
multifunction display are in working order before
starting your journey.

361 Practical hints
What to do if …
Text messages
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/consequencePossible solution
Check tires,
then restart
Run Flat Indicator
.
There was a warning message about a
loss in the tire inflation pressure and
the Run Flat Indicator has not been
restarted yet.Make sure that the correct tire inflation
pressure is set for each tire.
Then restart the Run Flat Indicator.
Tire Pressure
Check TiresThe Run Flat Indicator indicates that
the pressure is too low in one or more
tires.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneu-
vers. Observe the traffic situation around
you.
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as
required (
page 302).
If necessary, change the wheel
(
page 417).
Restart the Run Flat Indicator after adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure values
(
page 304).
ABCMalfunction
Stop CarYou have started driving although the
vehicle level is still too low.
The vehicle is being raised. The ABC
message goes out after a few seconds.Stop your vehicle in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the message disappears from
the multifunction display.
You may then drive off.

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Left displayRight displayPossible cause/consequencePossible solution
ABCMalfunction
Stop CarThe vehicle is losing oil.
The ABC message is continuously
shown.Stop your vehicle in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
The ABC is malfunctioning.Stop the vehicle in a safe location and
press the vehicle level control button to
select a higher vehicle level (
page 231).
If the vehicle does not raise, observe the
following when you continue to drive:
Do not turn steering wheel too far to
avoid damaging the front fenders.
Listen for scraping noises.
Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
ABCMalfunctionThe capability of the ABC system is
restricted. This can impair handling.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

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What to do if …
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/consequencePossible solution
ABCVehicle Rising
Please WaitThe vehicle’s level is too low while at a
standstill. The vehicle will be raised.Do not drive off.
Wait until the message disappears from
the multifunction display.
You may then drive off.
ABSABS, ESP
Unavailable
See
Oper. ManualThe ABS and ESP® are not available
due to a malfunction. The BAS is also
deactivated.
The system’s self-diagnosis may not
be completed yet.
The electro-hydraulic brake system is
still functioning normally but without
the ABS, the ESP
®, and the BAS avail-
able.
Drive a short distance with added
caution at a vehicle speed of above
12 mph (20 km/h).
When the message disappears, the ABS,
the ESP
®, and the BAS are available again.
If the message does not disappear:
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.