2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Owner's Manual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsF
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only)Parking
Brake See
Oper.
ManualIn addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake flashes and 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.
or
XDrive off carefully.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.F
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only)Parking
Brake See
Oper.
ManualWhen you engage or release the electronic parking brake, the
red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes for
approximately 10 seconds. Afterward, it goes out or comes
on continuously. The yellow warning lamp for the electronic
parking brake comes on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning or overheated
for example due to overvoltage or undervoltage.XDrive off carefully.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
In the event of overvoltage or undervoltage:
XRemove the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g.
charge the battery or restart the engine.XSwitch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
electronic parking brake.
If the electronic parking brake still cannot be released:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
If overheated:
XLet vehicle cool down, and do not engage electronic parking
brake during this time.
or
XSwitch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsF
(USA only)
!
(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.$
(USA only)
J
(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.$
(USA only)
J
(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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Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷Inoperativ
e See
Oper.
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ÷ and the yellow
ESC OFF warning lamp å come on.
The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start
assist system, the HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights,
the PRE-SAFE ®
system, and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake are
unavailable.
The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
÷Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
ManualIn addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ÷ and the yellow
ESC OFF warning lamp å come on.
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist system, the
HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the PRE-SAFE ®
system, and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake available.
The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.XDrive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed
of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
When the message disappears, the ESC is available again.
If the message does not disappear:
XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
ManualIf the yellow ESC warning lamp ÷ flashes while driving and
this message appears, the Electronic Traction System (ETS/
4-ETS) has switched off to prevent overheating of the drive
wheel brakes.
The BAS PLUS and the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake are also not
available.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the Electronic Traction
System (ETS/4-ETS) switches on again.
The message in the multifunction display disappears and the
ESC warning lamp ÷ goes out.GTele Aid
Inoperativ
eOne or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are
malfunctioning.XHave the Tele Aid system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredThere is a malfunction in the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS). The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6Front
Left SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the driver’s supplemental restraint system
may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6Front
Right SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the front passenger’s supplemental restraint
system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6Rear Left
SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the left rear passenger’s supplemental
restraint system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.474Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions6Rear
Center
SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the center rear passenger’s supplemental
restraint system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6Rear
Right SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredComponents of the right rear passenger’s supplemental
restraint system may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6Left Side
Curtain
Airbag
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredThe left window curtain air bag may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.6Right
Side
Curtain
Airbag
Malfunctio
n Service
RequiredThe right window curtain air bag may not work properly.XDrive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.GWarning!
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is
indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not
be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be
activated when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
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Driving systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions¨Vehicle
Rising
Please
Wait
BrieflyVehicles with AIRMATIC:
The vehicle level is too low.XWait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.¨STOP Car
Too LowYou have started driving although the vehicle level was too
low.
The vehicle will be raised.XStop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.XEngage the electronic parking brake.XWait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.
You may then drive off.¨STOP Car
Too LowThe AIRMATIC is malfunctioning.XAvoid excessive steering maneuvers. The fenders or tires
could otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises.XStop and press the vehicle level control switch to select a
higher vehicle level ( Y page 343).XDo not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
¨Malfunctio
nThe capability of the AIRMATIC system is restricted. This can
impair the handling.XDo not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).XHave the vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.ÀAttention
Assist
Time for
a rest?The ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that your
concentration has declined considering certain criteria. In
addition, an acoustic warning sounds.XTake a rest if required.
During long trips, take regular and duly rests that allow you
to recover sufficiently.
ÀAttention
Assist
Inoperativ
eThe ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÁNight
View
Assist
Inoperativ
eThe Night View Assist Plus is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.ÁNight
View
Assist
Currently
Unavailabl
eThe temperature of the Night View Assist Plus camera is too
high ( Y page 356).XWait until the message Night View Assist Available
Again appears.
In addition you can:
XSwing the camera cover down ( Y page 444).XAdjust the air distribution of the climate control so that air
flows upward ( Y page 212).ÁNight
View
Assist
Lights
Must Be
Set to
AUTO or ONYou have tried to switch on Night View Assist Plus, but the
exterior lamp switch is not set to c or L .XTurn the exterior lamp switch to c or L
( Y page 298).ÁNight
View
Assist
Not In
Reverse
GearYou have tried to switch on Night View Assist Plus while the
automatic transmission was in reverse gear R.XShift the automatic transmission to park position P, neutral
position N or drive position D (Y page 317).ÁNight
View
Assist
Lights ON
or AUTO,
Not in R
GearYou have tried to switch on Night View Assist Plus, but the
exterior lamp switch is not set to c or L .
In addition, the automatic transmission is in reverse gear R.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to c or L
( Y page 298).XShift the automatic transmission to park position P, neutral
position N or drive position D (Y page 317).ÁNight
View
Assist
Only When
It Is DarkYou have tried to switch on Night View Assist Plus by daylight.
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VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions:The trunk is open.XClose the trunk ( Y page 280).MYou are driving with the hood open.XStop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to
do so.XClose the hood ( Y page 405).
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
CYou are driving with at least one door open.
The display symbol shows you which doors are open.XClose all doors.EShift to PYou have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button and opened the driver’s door with the
automatic transmission not shift to park position P.XShift the automatic transmission to park position P
( Y page 317).
or
XClose the driver’s door.ÂKey
Detected
In VehicleA SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in the vehicle was
recognized while trying to lock the vehicle from the outside.XTake the SmartKey out of the vehicle.ÂDon’t
Forget
Your KeyThis message appears for a maximum of 60 seconds if the
driver’s door is opened with the engine turned off and no
SmartKey in the starter switch. This message is only a
reminder.XTake the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle.ÂTake Your
Key From
IgnitionYou have forgotten to remove the SmartKey.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter switch.ÂObtain a
New KeyThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be replaced.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.ÂClose
Doors to
Lock
VehicleYou tried to lock the vehicle but not all doors were closed.XClose doors and lock the vehicle again.478Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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