2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE GT display

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The soft top has been opened and closed several times in a row.
The soft-top drive has been switched off automatically for safety
reasons.
You can open and close the soft top again after approximately ten
minutes.
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure (Y page 77).0059
Depress Brake Depress Brake You have attempted to close the soft top with the soft top switch
while the vehicle was stationary.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X Press the soft-top switch until the soft top is completely closed. 00B2
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Ypage 217). SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 0039
Replace Replace
Key
KeyBattery
Battery The SmartKey batteries are discharged.
X
Change the batteries ( Ypage 64). 0039
Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(red display message) The SmartKey is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
When you switch off the engine, you will be unable to restart it.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Locate the SmartKey. The SmartKey is not detected while driving because a powerful
radio transmitter is causing interference. A warning tone also
sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position ( Ypage 113). Displays and operation
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0039
Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(white display
message) You are in the vehicle and the SmartKey currently cannot be
detected by the vehicle.
X
Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
If the SmartKey still cannot be detected:
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position ( Ypage 113). 0039
Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0039
Key Does Not Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. 0039
Close Doors to Close Doors to
Lock Vehicle Lock Vehicle At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again. 0039
Insert Key Insert Key The KEYLESS-GO start function is temporarily malfunctioning or
is defective. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position ( Ypage 113). 0039
Take Take
Your
YourKey
KeyFrom
From
Ignition
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. Transmission
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions Apply Brake
Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P' to Shift from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
D,Ror Nwithout depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Apply Brake Apply Brake
and Start Engine and Start Engine
to Disengage 'P' to Disengage 'P' When the engine is switched off, it is not possible to shift out of
park position
P.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Start Engine Start Engine
to Engage Gear to Engage Gear The gear cannot be engaged when the engine is switched off.
X
Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. 182
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Depress Brake
Depress Brake
to Start Engine to Start Engine You cannot start the engine. The engine was switched off in
position
Dor R.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Door Open Door Open
Vehicle Not in 'P' Vehicle Not in 'P' The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position
R,N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Press the electric parking brake handle. Service Required Service Required
Do Do
Not
Not Shift
Shift Gears
Gears
Visit Dealer
Visit Dealer You cannot change gear due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
Dis selected:
X Do not switch off the engine.
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 232).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
If no transmission position and no drive program is displayed:
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 232).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. Only Shift to 'P' Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is when Vehicle is
Stationary Stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console. Reversing Reversing
Not
NotPoss.
Poss.
Service Required
Service Required The sub geartrain with the even gears has failed. You can no longer
engage reverse gear. The smoothness of the gear change is
restricted. The transmission is in emergency mode.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Displays and operation
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 005D
Parking Lock Parking Lock
Malfunct. Apply Malfunct. Apply
Parking Brake Parking Brake Transmission position
Pcannot be selected.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 232).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Have the vehicle
transported on a recovery vehicle or towed with the rear axle
raised ( Ypage 242). 0080
Stop Engage P Stop Engage P The transmission is faulty. The vehicle loses drive and rolls to a
standstill.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 232).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0080
Transmission Oil Transmission Oil
Cooling Cooling
Malfunction Malfunction The transmission coolant pump is faulty. The transmission may
overheat.
X
In the on-board computer, select the AMG AMGmenu and check the
transmission oil temperature.
X Avoid excessive loading, e.g. due to dynamic driving.
X If the transmission oil temperature is less than 248 ‡(120 †),
you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist
workshop. 0080
Trans. Oil Trans. Oil
Overheated Drive Overheated Drive
on with Care on with Care The transmission oil has overheated.
Manual drive program
Mand shift range restriction are no longer
available. Only drive program Cis still available. The engine output
is reduced according to the degree of overheating.
X Allow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style. 184
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Rear spoiler
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00D4
Rear Spoiler Rear Spoiler
Control System Control System
Inoperative Inoperative The rear spoiler cannot be fully retracted and may extend again.
If the retraction of the rear spoiler is blocked, e.g. by ice:
X
Make sure that the cause of the block is eliminated.
X Switch off the engine and lock the vehicle.
X Start the vehicle after waiting a few minutes.
The rear spoiler returns to the original position.
If this problem persists or the cause cannot be identified:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00D4
Rear Spoiler Rear Spoiler
Inoperative Limit
Inoperative Limit
200 km/h 200 km/h The rear spoiler cannot be fully extended and extends as far as
possible.
The speed of the vehicle is limited to 125 mph(200 km/h).
If the extension/retraction of the rear spoiler is blocked, e.g. by
ice:
X
Make sure that the cause of the block is eliminated.
X Switch off the engine and lock the vehicle.
X Start the vehicle after waiting a few minutes.
The rear spoiler returns to the original position.
If this problem persists or the cause cannot be identified:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Displays and operation
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Braking Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0027
(USA
only)
004D
(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
Driving with the red warning lamp displayed could lead to 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 Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (Y page 161).
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. 0049
(USA
only)
0024
(Canada
only)
The indicator
lamp for the
electric
parking brake
flashes and/
or the yellow
warning lamp
for the
electric
parking brake
lights up. The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or
defective.
G WARNING
In this condition, the vehicle is only of limited roadworthiness. This
can lead to an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. G
WARNING
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. 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. 186
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Seat belts
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0076
After starting
the engine, the
red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up for six
seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).0076
After the engine
starts, a warning
tone sounds for
up to six
seconds. The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
G WARNING
If you do not wear the seat belt correctly, it no longer offers the
intended level of protection in the event of an accident. Under
certain circumstances, this could cause severe or even fatal
injuries in the event of an accident.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning tone ceases. 0076
The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up after
the engine
starts, as soon
as the driver's
door or the
front-passenger
door is closed. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
G WARNING
If you do not wear the seat belt correctly, it no longer offers the
intended level of protection in the event of an accident. Under
certain circumstances, this could cause severe or even fatal
injuries in the event of an accident.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning lamp goes out. There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
G WARNING
If you place objects on the front-passenger seat, the system could
identify the seat as being occupied. In the event of an accident,
the restraint systems on the front-passenger side are triggered.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. Displays and operation
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0076
The red seat belt
warning lamp
flashes and an
intermittent
audible warning
sounds. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The
vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph(25 km/h) or has briefly
been driven faster than 15 mph(25 km/h).
G WARNING
If you do not wear the seat belt correctly, it no longer offers the
intended level of protection in the event of an accident. Under
certain circumstances, this could cause severe or even fatal
injuries in the event of an accident.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning
ceases. There are objects on the front-passenger seat. The vehicle is being
driven faster than 15 mph(25 km/h) or has briefly been driven
faster than 15 mph(25 km/h).
G WARNING
If you place objects on the front-passenger seat, the system could
identify the seat as being occupied. In the event of an accident,
the restraint systems on the front-passenger side are triggered.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning
ceases. 188
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