2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class air condition
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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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ABC
Malfunction The ABC 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. 0002
Off The HOLD function is deactivated. the vehicle is skidding.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 346). The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brak
epedal is firmly
depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
X Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function
(Y page 346). Radar Sensors
Deactivated See
Oper. Manual The radar sensor system is deactivated.
X
Switch on the radar sensor system (Y page 389).Lane Keeping
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
or
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated
and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R there are no lane markings for a longer period.
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g .by dir tors now.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely as soo nas possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
X Cleant he windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational
again. Lane Keeping
Assist
Inoperative or
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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Blind Spot Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
or
Active Blind Spot Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily
inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the rada rsensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 000Aindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the electric parkin gbrake.
X Clean the sensors (Y page 474).
X Restart the engine.
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again. Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative or
Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
000Aindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance
Inoperative Parking Guidance is malfunctioning (
Ypage 353).
X Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 416
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DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible
causes are:
R
the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim is dirty
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
R the rada rsensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R The on-board voltage is too low.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
If the display message does no tdisappear:
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 Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim
(Y page 474).
X Clean the bumpers (Y page 474).
X Restar tthe engine.
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
DISTRONIC is operational again. DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) and
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake may be inoperative as well.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS
Override You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS
--- mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
X
Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
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Check
tire(s) The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 327).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 479).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 505).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Caution,
tire defect The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 327).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 479).Please correct
tire pressure(s) The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary,
correct the tire pressure (Y page 505).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 507).420
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tire pressure
Check tire(s) The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 327).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 479).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 505).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. 0019
Please correct
tire pressure(s) The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary,
correct the tire pressure (Y page 505).Vehicle
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Shift to P or N
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
(White display
message) The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 422
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0004 Solutions
000F
(USA only)
0006 (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds. There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
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 Apply the electric parking brake.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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