2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT COUPE warning light

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049(USA
only)
0024(Canada
only)
Turn On the Turn On the
Ignition to Ignition to
Release the Release the
Parking Brake Parking Brake 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition. 0049(USA
only)
004D(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid
Level Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In
addition, the
004Dindicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNING
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level Check Brake Fluid Level displayed
can result in 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.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. 0026
Check Brake Pad Check Brake Pad
Wear Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
169On-board computer and displays Z

Safety systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E5
ESC Inoperative ESC Inoperative
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a
malfunction. In addition, the 0089and00BB warning lamps light
up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
and BAS are deactivated, the danger of skidding and having
an accident increases.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00E5
ESC Currently ESC Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. The
self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example. The
brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. In addition, the 0089and00BB warning
lamps light up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
and BAS are deactivated, the danger of skidding and having
an accident increases.
X Carefully drive a short distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h) until the display
message disappears. Front Passenger Front Passenger
Airbag Enabled Airbag Enabled
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are
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
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
G WARNING
The front-passenger front air bag and front passenger knee bag
may be triggered 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 Apply the parking brake.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door. 170
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

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 and front-passenger knee bag are
deactivated during the journey, although:
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 front air bag and front passenger knee bag
may not be triggered in the event of 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 Apply the parking brake.
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.
Observe the 00730074(Ypage 42) indicator lamp and the
multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the 00730074 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit. If the
indicator lamp is on, OCS ( Ypage 42) has disabled the front-
passenger air bag.
R the Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
Manual Manual orFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual display messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display. Wait for a period of at least
60 seconds until the necessary system checks have been
completed. This is necessary and ensures 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 00730074indicator 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. 172
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0053
Tele Aid Tele Aid
Inoperative Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
X
Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. 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 37).0075
Front Left SRS Front Left SRS
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required
or
Front Right SRS Front Right SRS
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
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems may be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered in the event of an
accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. In this condition,
the restraint system provides only restricted protection.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
The display message will only appear if all or a number of LEDs have failed. Display
messages
173On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Check Front Left Check Front Left
Sidemarker Lamp Sidemarker Lamp
or
Check Front Right Check Front Right
Sidemarker Lamp Sidemarker Lamp The left or right front side marker lamp is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Rear Left Check Rear Left
Sidemarker Lamp Sidemarker Lamp
or
Check Rear Right Check Rear Right
Sidemarker Lamp Sidemarker Lamp The rear left or right side marker lamp is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Front Left Check Front Left
Parking Lamp Parking Lamp
or
Check Front Right Check Front Right
Parking Lamp Parking Lamp The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 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 0058.0049
Malfunction See Malfunction See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The exterior lighting is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 176
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messagesOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00AC
Coolant Low Stop Coolant Low Stop
Vehicle Turn Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off The coolant is too hot. In addition, the
00ACwarning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone 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 (Y page 131).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.
by snow, slush or ice.
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the
engine. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the coolant temperature increases again, visit a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
! If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡ (120 †), do not
continue driving. The engine will otherwise be damaged. 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
177On-board computer and displays Z

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
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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 131).
X Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the
malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. 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. 190
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Seat belts
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0076
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 49).0076
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 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.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
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. 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).
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).
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. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
191On-board computer and displays Z