2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Owner's Manual

Safety systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0015000C
currently
unavailable See
Operator's Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ®
,t he HOLD function and
hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000C,0013and0015 warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST 19
is deactivated.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,
making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start
assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000C,0013and0015 warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST 19
is deactivated.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example. 19
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391On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP
®
is no toperational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0015000C
inoperative See
Operator's Manual ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start
assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
The 000F (USA only)/0006 (Canada only),000C,0013and0015
warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST 19
is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 19
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Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
000C
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual ESP
®
,B AS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD functio nand hill start assist are
temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000Cand0013 warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis functio nmight not be complete, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST 19
is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a shor tdistance on a suitable stretch of road,
making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If the display message is shown and the 000Cwarning lamp flashes
at the same time, the Electronic Traction System is deactivated.
Otherwise, the brakes on the drive wheels could overheat.
X Let the brakes cool down until the display message disappears
and the 000Cwarning lamp goes out.
The Electronic Traction System is activated again. 19
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393On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
000C
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual ESP
®
,B AS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD functio nand hill start assist are
unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000Cand0013 warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis functio nmight not be complete, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST 19
is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0013
System Inoperative G
WARNING
ESP ®
,B AS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD functio nand hill start assist are
unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLU Sand PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
may also have failed .Inaddition, the 000Cand0013 warning
lamps light up in the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST 19
is deactivated.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 19
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Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
00040015
000C
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-
SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due
to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 000C,0013and0015 warning lamps ligh tup in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
ATTENTION ASSIST 19
is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The fron tand rea rwheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0007
Check brake wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0005(USA
only)000A(Canada
only)
Release Parking Brake The red
0005(USA only)/000A (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully (Y page 328). The red
0005(USA only)/000A (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake (Y page 328).
X After the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake
lever. 19
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395On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
The red
0005(USAonly)/000A (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up .The yellow 0005(USA only )/000A (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning and the braking effect
is restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:
X Release the electric parking brake handle.
While the vehicle is stationary:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 480) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0005(USA
only)000A(Canada
only)
Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual The yellow
0005(USA only)/000A (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. Additionally, the red 0005(USA only)/000A (Canada
only) indicator lamp may light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
X Switch the ignition off.
X Pull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 480) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 396
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
The red
0005(USAonly)/000A (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
The powe rsupply for the electric parking brake was interrupted.
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
or
X Pull the electric parking brake handle until the display message
disappears. The red
0005(USAonly)/000A (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up .The yellow 0005(USA only)/000A (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The yellow
0005(USA only)/000A (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. The red 0005(USA only)/000A (Canada only) indicator
lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric
parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or
remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If there is overvoltage or undervoltage:
X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage or release the
electric parking brake.
If this does not release the electric parking brake:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
397On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
The yellow
0005(USA only)/ 000A(Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. The red 0005(USA only)/ 000A(Canada only) indicator
lamp flashes fo rapproximately ten seconds after the electric
parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or
remains lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
X Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.
X Use the folding wheel choc k(Ypage 480 )from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicl eagainst rolling away.
X When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake. 0005(USA
only)000A(Canada
only)
Parking Brake
Inoperative The yellow
0005(USA only)/ 000A(Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. The red 0005(USA only)/000A (Canada only) indicator
lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric
parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or
remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 480) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0005(USA
only)000A(Canada
only)
Turn on the
ignition to
release the
parking brake The red
0005(USA only)/000A (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.398
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