2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class warning

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
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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
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Front Passenger
Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled Airbag Disabled
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even
though:
R
an adult
or
R a person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may
interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
G WARNING
The front-passenger air bag does not deploy during an accident.
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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Have the occupant get out of the vehicle.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has disabled the front-
passenger air bag ( Ypage 51).
R the display messages Front Passenger Airbag Enabled Front Passenger Airbag Enabled
See Operator's Manual
See Operator's Manual orFront Passenger Airbag
Front Passenger Airbag
Disabled See Operator's Manual
Disabled See Operator's Manual must not appear in the
multifunction display.
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. 278
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messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions For further information about the Occupant Classification System,
see (Y
page 51). Front Passenger Front Passenger
Airbag Airbag
Enabled
Enabled See
See
Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
R
a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat
or
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
G WARNING
The air bag may deploy unintentionally.
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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger air bag
(Y page 51).
R the display messages Front Passenger Airbag Enabled
Front Passenger Airbag Enabled
See Operator's Manual See Operator's Manual orFront Passenger Airbag
Front Passenger Airbag
Disabled See Operator's Manual
Disabled See Operator's Manual must not appear in the
multifunction display. Display
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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
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00AC
Coolant Too Hot Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire.
Steam from 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 ( Ypage 190).
X Wait 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 below 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 †). 284
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 003D
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
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. 00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 349).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Ypage 350).
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://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Display
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Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00AD
ATTENTION ASSIST: ATTENTION ASSIST:
Take a Break! Take a Break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest. 00AD
Attention Assist Attention Assist
Inoperative Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AB
Vehicle Rising Vehicle Rising Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected.
00AB
Vehicle Rising Vehicle Rising
Please Wait 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. 00AB
Stop Vehicle Stop Vehicle
Vehicle Too Low Vehicle 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 ( Ypage 190).
X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. AIRMATIC is defective. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/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 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. Display
messages
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