2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS brake sensor

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 Solutions0049
(USA only)
0024
(Canada
only)Parking
Brake
Inoperativ
eWhen you engage or release the electronic parking brake, the
red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes
and goes out after approx. 10 seconds. The yellow warning
lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning.XSwitch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
electronic parking brake.
If the electronic parking brake cannot be engaged:
XShift the automatic transmission to park position P
( Y page 317).XProtect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a
chock from the vehicle tool kit ( Y page 450).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0027
(USA only)
004D
(Canada
only)Service
See Oper.
ManualS 600 and S 65 AMG only:
The brake system sensors are malfunctioning. The brake
system continues to function normally with full brake force
boost.XContinue driving with added caution.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.0027
(USA only)
004D
(Canada
only)Check
Brake
Fluid
LevelThere is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Risk of accident!XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.XEngage the parking brake.XDo not drive any further.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
GWarning!
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark
or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0055Auto Lamp
Function
Inoperativ
eThe light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on
automatically.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
XSwitch off the daytime running lamp mode in the instrument
cluster control system ( Y page 234).XSwitch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
( Y page 298).0055Check
Left Low
Beam
or
Check
Right Low
BeamThe left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0055Check
Rear Left
Fog LampThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being
used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0055Please
Switch
Off LightsYou have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on or
removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO from the vehicle
and left the headlamps on.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to 0027 or 0066
( Y page 298).
or
XWith the rear fog lamp switched on: Push in the exterior
lamp switch to its stop.0055Check
Left Tail
and Brake
Lamp
or
Check
Right
Tail and
Brake LampThe left or right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if a critical number of LEDs have
stopped working. A substitute bulb is being used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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