2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS brake

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsFront
Passenger
Airbag
Enabled
See Oper.
ManualThe front passenger front air bag is activated while driving
even though a child, small individual, or object below the
system’s weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or
the front passenger seat is empty. Objects on the seat or
forces acting on the seat may make the system sense
supplemental weight.XStop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.XEngage the electronic parking brake.XSwitch off the ignition.XOpen the front passenger door.XRemove child and child restraint from front passenger seat
and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the
child restraint if necessary.XMake sure no objects which apply supplemental weight to
the seat are present. The system may recognize such
supplemental weight and sense that an occupant on the
front passenger seat is of a greater weight than actually
present.XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front passenger door
and switch on the ignition.
Monitor the 007F007D indicator lamp right of the
instrument cluster ( Y page 48) and the multifunction display
in the instrument cluster ( Y page 32) for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on,
R the message Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Oper. Manual or the message Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual should not appear
in the multifunction display at any time the seat is
unoccupied. Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to
complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure
neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front
passenger seat again. Depending on the front passenger
classification sensed by the OCS, the 007F007D
indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working
properly. Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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GWarning!
If the 007F007D indicator lamp remains out even after performing the above corrective
steps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and other small individuals use the front
passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsFront
Passenger
Airbag
Disabled
See Oper.
ManualThe front passenger front air bag is deactivated while driving
even though an adult or someone larger than a small
individual is occupying the front passenger seat. Forces
acting on the seat may make the system sense a decrease in
weight.XStop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.XEngage the electronic parking brake.XSwitch off the ignition.XHave the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the
vehicle.XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front passenger door
and switch on the ignition.
Monitor the 007F007D indicator lamp right of the
instrument cluster ( Y page 48) and the multifunction display
in the instrument ( Y page 32) cluster for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on,
R the 007F007D indicator lamp right of the instrument
cluster should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating
that the OCS ( Y page 46) has deactivated the front
passenger front air bag.
R the message Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Oper. Manual or the message Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual should not appear
in the multifunction display at any time the seat is
unoccupied. Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to
complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure
neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front
passenger seat again. Depending on the front passenger
classification sensed by the OCS, the 007F007D
indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working
properly. Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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GWarning!
If the 007F007D indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front
passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use
the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.Driving systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsABCMalfunctio
n Stop
VehicleYou 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.XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.XWait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.
You may then drive off.ABCMalfunctio
n Stop
VehicleThe vehicle is losing oil.
The ABC message appears continuously.XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.XEngage the electronic parking brake.XCall Roadside Assistance.
or
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.ABCMalfunctio
n Stop
VehicleThe ABC is malfunctioning.
The ABC message appears continuously.XDo not turn steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the
front fenders.XListen for scraping noises.XDo not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.ABCMalfunctio
nThe capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair
handling.XDo not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsDISTRONIC
PLUSCurrently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
ManualThe DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily unavailable.
The DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated because:
R the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty
R its function is impaired as a result of heavy precipitation
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative due to
electromagnetic interference near television and radio
transmitter stations, toll stations, speed measuring
systems, etc.
R the radar sensors do not sense any other vehicles or
objects, i.e. road sign or similar to this, for a long time
R the system is out of the operating temperature range
R the battery voltage is insufficientXIf necessary, clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the
radiator grille ( Y page 443).XRestart the vehicle.XTry activating the DISTRONIC PLUS again later.XWait until the system is within the operating temperature
range or the battery recovers.
The DISTRONIC PLUS becomes operational again without the
engine being restarted when:
R dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off while driving (e.g.
slush or snow)
R the system recognizes full sensor availability (due to
lessening rain or the road surface drying)
R the message in the multifunction display disappears
DISTRONIC
PLUSInoperativ
eThe DISTRONIC PLUS is malfunctioning.
The BAS PLUS and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake are also not
available.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.DISTRONIC
PLUSOverrideYou have accelerated. The DISTRONIC PLUS has switched off.XStop accelerating.Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display459Practical hints221_AKB; 6; 20, en-USd2ugruen,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-24T13:28:17+02:00 - Seite 459Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsParking
GuidanceCurrently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
ManualThe Advanced Parking Guidance is deactivated because the
area around the sensors in the front or the rear bumper is
dirty.XClean the front and rear bumper ( Y page 443).The Advanced Parking Guidance is deactivated because the
battery voltage is insufficient.XHave the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.The Advanced Parking Guidance is switched off because the
radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative due to
electromagnetic interference near television and radio
transmitter stations, toll stations, speed measuring systems,
etc.XWait to see if the interference is temporary. Try in a location
where the interfering source might not be present.Parking
GuidanceCanceledThe Advanced Parking Guidance has been canceled because:
R the vehicle is sliding
R the bumper became dirty in the area of the sensors
R there has been a malfunctionXUse the Advanced Parking Guidance again later.
If the parking space symbol is not shown in the multifunction
display at a speed below 10 mph (16 km/h):
XClean the bumpers ( Y page 443).
or
XRestart the engine.
or
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Parking
GuidanceFinishedAdvanced Parking Guidance: The vehicle is in the end
position.
The display message disappears automatically.Radar
SensorsDeactivate
d See
Oper.
ManualYou have attempted to activate the DISTRONIC PLUS or the
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake even though you have switched off the
radar sensors on the vehicle.XCheck if switching on the radar sensors is permitted
( Y page 236).XSwitch on the radar sensors using the instrument cluster
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsLane
Keeping
AssistCurrently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
ManualThe Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated because:
R the windshield in front of the camera is dirty
R its function is impaired as a result of heavy precipitation or
fog
R lane markings are not present for an extended period of
time
R lane markings are worn, dark, or covered by dirt or snow
for example
The Lane Keeping Assist becomes operational again and the
message in the multifunction display disappears when:
R dirt on the windshield has fallen off while driving (e.g. slush
or snow)
R the system recognizes full camera availabilityXIf necessary, clean the windshield in front of the camera
( Y page 445).Lane
Keeping
AssistInoperativ
eThe Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsApply
Braketo Shift
from 'P'You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without
depressing the brake pedal.XDepress the brake pedal.Door OpenVehicle
Not in
ParkYou have opened the driver’s door and the automatic
transmission is still in drive position D, reverse gear R or
neutral position N.XBefore you leave the vehicle, make sure the automatic
transmission is in park position P and the electronic parking
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsService
RequiredDo Not
Shift
GearsThe automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the
current transmission position because of a malfunction.
If the automatic transmission is in drive position D:XWithout shifting the automatic transmission out of drive
position D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the automatic transmission is set to neutral position N,
reverse gear R or park position P:
XDo not drive.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.Only
Shift to
Position
'P' When
Vehicle
Is
StationaryYou have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
park position P although the vehicle was still in motion.XStop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.XShift the automatic transmission to park position P.XEngage the electronic parking brake.Shift to
P or Nto Start
EngineYou have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear R or drive position D.XShift the automatic transmission into park position P or
neutral position N. Make sure the brake pedal is depressed.Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
white)Malfunctio
nThe backup battery for the automatic transmission is no
longer charging.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
red)Malfunctio
nThe backup battery for the automatic transmission is
discharged. In case of failure of the on-board electrical
system, you may not be able change transmission positions.XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.XEngage the electronic parking brake.XDo not drive any further.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsCheck
TiresThe tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantly
below the reference value.
The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display.XCarefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.XCheck and adjust tire inflation pressure as required.XIf necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 508).GWarning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may
lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire.
GWarning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear
unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are
more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc.
Symbol messages
Brake
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0026Check
Brake Pad
WearThe brake pads have reached their wear limit.XHave the brake pads replaced as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
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