2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class lights

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0075
SRS Malfunction SRS Malfunction
Service Required Service Required There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System). The
0075warning lamp also lights up in the instrument
cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
For further information about SRS, see (Y page 45).0075
Front Left Front Left
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required
or
Front Right Front Right
Malfunction
Malfunction
Service Required Service Required SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The
0075
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0075
Rear Left Rear Left
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required
or
Rear Right Rear Right
Malfunction
Malfunction
Service Required Service Required SRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The
0075
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 276
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0075
Rear Left Rear Left
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required
or
Rear Right Rear Right
Malfunction
Malfunction
Service Required Service Required G
WARNING
If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position,
the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Perform the specified assistance measures when display
message Check CheckLeft
LeftRear
Rear Belt
BeltSee
SeeOperator's
Operator's Manual
Manual
or Check Right Rear Belt See Operator's Manual
Check Right Rear Belt See Operator's Manual is
shown (Y page 274).
If the display message does not disappear:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0075
Rear Center Rear Center
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required SRS has malfunctioned at the rear center. The
0075warning lamp
also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0075
Left Side Curtain Left Side Curtain
Airbag Airbag
Malfunction
Malfunction
Service Required
Service Required
or Right Side Right Side
Curtain Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window
curtain air bag. The
0075warning lamp also lights up in the
instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
277On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions X
Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
For further information about the Occupant Classification System,
see (Y page 51). Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 0049
Check Left Check Left
Cornering Light Cornering Light
or
Check Right
Check Right
Cornering Light Cornering Light The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Low Check Left Low
Beam Beam
orCheck
Check
Right Low Beam
Right Low Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Rear Left Check Rear Left
Turn Signal Turn Signal
or
Check Rear Right
Check Rear Right
Turn Signal Turn Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 280
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Switch Off Lights 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 0058.Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Assist
Inoperative Inoperative
or
Adaptive Highbeam
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus Assist Plus
Inoperative Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
or
Adaptive Adaptive
Highbeam Assist
Highbeam Assist
Plus Currently Plus Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
deactivated and temporarily not operational. 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.
X Clean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, display
message Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available or
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Available Again
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Available Again is
displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
operational again. Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00BD
Check Coolant Check Coolant
Level See Level See
Operator's Manual Operator's 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 351).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 00AC 00AC The fan motor is faulty.
X
At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Display
messages
283On-board computer and displays Z

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Safety
Seat belts Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions 00E9
0051
After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for
6 seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten
their seat belts.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 59).00E9
0051
After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up. In
addition, a warning tone sounds for up to 6 seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 59).
The warning tone ceases. 00E9
0051
The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as
the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 59).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a
secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. 00E9
0051
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).
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 59).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone 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).
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a
secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases. 302
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050 Solutions 00B9
0051
The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system (for vehicles with gasoline engines)
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in
emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop.
i In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to
the legal requirements in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whether
such legal regulations apply in the state in which you are currently driving. 00B6
0051
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B6
0051
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
In addition, the 00B9Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
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.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist workshop.308
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions 00AC
0051
The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the bar display.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any
circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 190).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
309On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions X
Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine
has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Y page 351).
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant
system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by
snow, slush or ice.
X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous
terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Driving systems
Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions 00BA
0051
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
X Increase the distance. 00BA
0051
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A
warning tone also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at
too high a speed.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
evasive action.
Further information on PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 78).
For further information on the distance warning function of COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST: (Y page 73). Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
311On-board computer and displays Z