2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Owner's Manual

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0004 Solutions
0002
Check Rear Left
Fog Lamp or
Check Rear Right Fog Lamp The left-hand or right-hand rear fog lamp is defective.
X
Chec kwhether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 286).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
Check Front Left
Parking
Lamp or
Check Front
Right Parking Lamp The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 286).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
Check
Left Reverse
Lamp or
Check Right
Reverse Lamp The left or right-hand backup lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 286).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
Check Front Left
Sidemarker
Lamp or
Check Front
Right Sidemarker
Lamp The left or right front side marker lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 286).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
Check Rear Left
Sidemarker
Lamp or
Check Rear Right Sidemarker
Lamp The rear left or right side marker lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 286).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
Check
Left Daytime
Running
Light or
Check Right Daytime
Running Light The left or right-hand daytime running lamp is defective.
X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 286).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
Active Headlamps
Inoperative The active light function is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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0004 Solutions
0002
Malfunction See
Oper. Manual The exterio
rlighting is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
AUTO
Lamp Function
Inoperative The light sensor is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
USA only:
X Switch off the daytime running lamps in the on-board computer
(Y page 387).
X Switch the lights on and off using the light switch. 0002
Please Switch Off
Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Turn the light switch to 000Eor000D.
or
X If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop. Adaptive High-beam
Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Engine
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0004 Solutions
000D
Check Coolant
Level See Oper.
Manual The coolant level is too low.
!
Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 467).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 408
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0004 Solutions
000C The fan motor is faulty.
X
At coolan ttemperatures under 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the next
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. 000C
Coolant Low Stop
Vehicle Turn
Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do no tdrive when youre ngine is overheated. Thi scan cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartmen tto
catch fire.
Stea mfrom the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 327).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is under 248 ‡ (120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Display messages
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000A The battery is no
tbeing charged.
Possible causes are:
R a defective alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0011
Check Engine Oil
at Next Refueling Vehicles with an oil dipstick
:the oil level has dropped to the
minimum level.
X Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 464).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 466).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only). 0011
Check Engine Oil
Level (Add 1
quart) (USA only)
Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1
Liter) (Canada only) Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the engine oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 464).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 466).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only). 410
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0004 Solutions
0011
Engine Oil Level
Low Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off Vehicles without an oil dipstick
:the engine oil level is too low.
There is a risk of engine damage.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Add engine oil (Y page 466) and check the oil level
(Y page 463). 0011
Engine Oil Level
Too High Vehicles without an oil dipstick: you have added too much engine
oil. There is a risk of damage to the engine or to the catalytic
converter.
X
Have the excess oil siphoned off at a qualified specialist
workshop. Observe the legal requirements. 0011
Engine Oil Level
Cannot measure
eng. oil level Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the measuring system is
defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 000F
Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 0009 There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 000F
Fuel filler cap
open The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 000F
Ultra Low-sulfur
Diesel Fuel Only Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel level has fallen below the
reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station.
X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). 00060005
Replace air
cleaner element Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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0004 Solutions
0001
Clean fuel filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water mus
tbe drained off.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Check
additive See
Operator's Manual The DEF tank is empty.
X
Have the DEFt ank filled as soon as possible at aqualified
specialist workshop (Y page 325).0001
Remaining starts:
16 The DE
Flevel has fallen to a minimum.
X Have the DEFt ank filled immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop (Y page 325). Driving systems
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0004 Solutions
0004
Attention Assist:
Drowsiness
detected Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST
20
has determined
that the driver is tired or paying less attention. Awarning tone also
sounds.
X If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest. 0004
Attention Assist
Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST
20
has failed.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. 0003
Night View Assist
Inoperative Night View Assist Plus is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0003
Night View Assist
Currently
Unavailable The temperature of the camera is too high.
X
Wait until you see the Night View Assist Available Again display message.
You can also:
X Fold the camera cover down (Y page 475).
X Adjust the air distribution of the automatic air conditioning
upwards. 20
Not available on hybrid vehicles. 412
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0004 Solutions
0003
Night View Assist
Lights Must Be Set
to AUTO or ON Ac
ondition for activating Night View Assist Plus has not been
fulfilled.
X Turn the light switch to 000Dor000A. 0003
Night View Assist
Not In Reverse Gear Ac
ondition for activating Night View Assist Plus has not been
fulfilled.
X Shift the transmission to P,Nor D. 0003
Night View Assist
Lights ON or AUTO,
Not in R Gear Ac
ondition for activating Night View Assist Plus has not been
fulfilled.
X Turn the light switch to 000Dor000A.
X Shift the transmission to P,Nor D. 0003
Night View Assist
Only When It Is
Dark You have attempted to activate Night View Assist Plus in the
daytime.
Night View Assist Plus can only be activated when it is dark.
000C
Vehicle Rising Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected.
000C
Vehicle Rising
Please Wait The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Do not pull away.
The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears. 000C
STOP Car Too Low You have pulled away while the vehicle level is still too low.
AIRMATIC sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short
period.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 327).
X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. Display messages
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AIRMATIC is defective.
Awarning tone also sounds.
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80km/h).
X Make only sligh tsteering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement
is too large.
X Liste nfor scraping sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions, and select a higher vehicle level.
Depending on the malfunction, it may be possible to raise the
vehicle.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 000C
Malfunction The AIRMATIC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be affected.
X
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80km/h).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ABC
Malfunction Stop
Vehicle The ABC (Active Body Control) vehicle level is too low.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the display
message disappears. The vehicle is leaking oil.
The display message is shown continuously.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. The display message is shown continuously.
ABC is malfunctioning.
X
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80km/h).
X Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement
is too large.
X Listen for scraping sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ABC
Vehicle Rising
Please Wait Briefly The ABC vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary.
X
Do not pull away.
The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears. 414
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