2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL65AMG lock

Symbol messages
BrakeDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions#Reduced
Brake
Effect
Depress
brake
pedal
fully.The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation
mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and
the brake pedal travel is longer. The stopping distance is
increased.
The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph (90 km/h).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.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the
wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)Reduced
Brake
Effect
Service
RequiredThe electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation
mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and
the brake pedal travel is longer. The stopping distance is
increased.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.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the
wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.GWarning!
Driving while one of the previous messages is
displayed can result in an accident. Have your
brake system checked immediately.
If the electro-hydraulic brake system enters
its emergency operation mode, the driver
must apply significantly greater brake pedal
pressure and depress the pedal much further
than normal to obtain braking effect.
If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake
pedal. Brakes are only applied to the front
wheels. Stopping distance is increased!
If there is a malfunction in the electro-
hydraulic brake system, we recommend that
the vehicle be transported with all wheels off
the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel
lift/dolly equipment.
A tow bar must be used if circumstances do
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towing methods and the vehicle requires
towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is only permissible for distances up to30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed
30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, see
“Towing the vehicle”.Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)Reduced
Brake
Effect
Start
EngineThe battery has insufficient voltage and cannot supply
sufficient power to the electro-hydraulic brake system.XStart the engine.
The message disappears when sufficient voltage is
available.GWarning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not
run the engine in confined areas (such as a
garage) which are not properly ventilated.Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions#Brake WearThe brake pads have reached their wear limit.XHave the brake pads replaced as soon as possible.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
GWarning!
Have brake pad replacement and other work
on the electro-hydraulic brake system carried
out by qualified technicians only. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.
The electro-hydraulic brake system must be
deactivated prior to working on the system.
High pressure is intermittently built up in the
system as part of its automatic self-test.
In addition, the system is automatically
activated when the vehicle is unlocked by
remote control, when the driver or passenger
door is opened, when the SmartKey in the
starter switch is turned to position 1 or the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is pressed
once, when the brake pedal is depressed or
when the parking brake is released. Failure to
deactivate the system prior to maintenance
will cause brake pistons to extend and brake
fluid to leak, which may result in injuries
(contusions and acid burns). Extended brake
pistons may also cause injury.238Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsIRaise
Roll-over
BarThe roll bar is malfunctioning.
For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised when
driving with the retractable hardtop open.XAttempt to raise the roll bar using the roll bar button
( Y page 51).XHave the roll bar checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.IRaise
Roll-over
BarThe roll bar was raised automatically and you have attempted
to open or close the retractable hardtop.XRaise the roll bar manually until you hear the roll bar lock
into place ( Y page 51).XOpen or close the retractable hardtop.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.+Restraint
System
Malfunctio
n
Service
RequiredThere is a malfunction in the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS). The air bags or the 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 and have the system checked
immediately.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
which could also result in injury.240Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsNThe trunk is open.XClose the trunk ( Y page 75).LYou 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 181).
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
OYou are driving with the hood and the trunk open.XStop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to
do so.XClose the hood ( Y page 181) or the trunk ( Y page 75).
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
CYou are driving with at least one door open.XClose all doors.CCheck
DoorsVehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
You are pressing the lock button on the door handle and at
least one door is open.XClose all doors.KRetract.
Roof Oper.
Please
Wait
See Oper.
ManualThe on-board voltage is too low.XRepeat the opening or closing procedure.XStart the engine.The hardtop drive system was shut down for safety reasons
after multiple, consecutive attempts to raise or lower the
hardtop.
After about 10 minutes you can open or close the retractable
hardtop.XSwitch on the ignition.XRepeat the opening or closing procedure.XIf the retractable hardtop still does not open or close
properly, have the hardtop system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.KRetractabl
e Roof
LoweringThe retractable hardtop is not completely opened or closed.
The roof hydraulics will start to lose pressure.XMake sure the retractable hardtop is completely opened or
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsKRetractabl
e Roof
Operation
Only At
StandstillYou have attempted to open the retractable hardtop while
driving.XStop the vehicle in a safe location and try to open the
hardtop again.KRetractabl
e Roof
Not
Opened/
Closed
CompletelyYou are driving with the retractable hardtop not properly
locked.XStop the vehicle in a safe location. Observe the traffic
situation around you.XPull or push on the retractable hardtop switch until the
retractable hardtop is completely open or closed
( Y page 155).XIf the retractable hardtop still does lock properly, have the
hardtop system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.JTrunk
Partition
OpenYou are trying to open or close the retractable hardtop even
though the luggage cover in the trunk is not closed and/or
properly engaged.XClose the luggage cover and engage it into the side holders
( Y page 158).+Key
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.+Remove KeyYou have forgotten to remove the SmartKey.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter switch.+Replace
KeyThe SmartKey is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.+Change
Key
BatteriesThe batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO are
discharged.XReplace the batteries ( Y page 269).+Key Not
Detected
(message
appears in
red)The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the
engine is running because the SmartKey is not in the vehicle.XStop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.XEngage the parking brake.XSearch for the SmartKey.
The vehicle cannot be locked centrally nor can the engine
be started again after the engine is stopped.242Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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BrakeProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.The ABS has detected a malfunction and switched off. The BAS,
the ESP ®
, and the hill-start assist system (SL 63 AMG only) are
also switched off.
The electro-hydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but
without the systems specified above available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as
the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be
malfunctioning.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 226).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.
!The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.The ABS has switched off due to insufficient power supply.
The battery might not be charged sufficiently.
When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS is
operational again. The ABS indicator lamp should go out.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 226).XIf the ABS indicator lamp does not go out: Have the alternator
and the battery checked.$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake warning
lamp comes on while
driving and an acoustic
warning sounds.You are driving with the parking brake engaged.XRelease the parking brake.What to do if …255Practical hints230_AKB; 6; 22, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-28T18:49:58+02:00 - Seite 255Z

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsåThe yellow ESP ®
OFF warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.The ESP ®
has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP ®
is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.XSwitch the ESP ®
back on.
Exceptions: ( Y page 57).XIf leaving the ESP ®
switched off, adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road and weather conditions.XIf the ESP ®
cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.SL 63 AMG
only:
The yellow
SPORT
handling mode
warning lamp
comes on
while the
engine is
running.The SPORT handling mode is switched on
Risk of accident!
When the SPORT handling mode is switched on, it will only stabilize
the vehicle to a limited extent if the system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning.XSwitch the SPORT handling mode off ( Y page 58).÷
åThe yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
and the yellow
ESP OFF
warning lamp
come on while
the engine is
running.The ESP ®
is not operational due to a malfunction.
Risk of accident!XRead and observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsd
%SL 63 AMG only:
The yellow ABS/
ESP ®
warning
lamp and the
yellow ESP OFF
warning lamp
come on while
the engine is
running.The ESP ®
has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP ®
is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.XSwitch the ESP ®
back on.
Exceptions: ( Y page 60).XIf leaving the ESP ®
switched off, adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road and weather conditions.XIf the ESP ®
cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.dThe yellow ABS/
ESP ®
warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.The ESP ®
is not operational due to a malfunction.
Risk of accident!XRead and observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.dThe yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
flashes while
driving.
The yellow ABS/
ESP ®
warning
lamp flashes
while driving.The ABS, the ESP ®
, or the Electronic Traction System (ETS) has
come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least
one tire.XWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.XWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.XAdapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.XDo not deactivate the ESP ®
.
Exceptions: ( Y page 57).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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