2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class light

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E5
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, PRE‑SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start assist are
unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE‑ SAFE®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 00E5and00BB warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 007A0025
00E5
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-
SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due
to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the 00E5,00BBand0025 warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0049(USA
only)0024
(Canada
only)
Please Release Please Release
Parking Brake Parking Brake The red
0049(USA only)/0024 (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic
release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Y page 172).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake manually. 242
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The red
0049(USA only)/0024 (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake (Y page 172). 0049(USA
only)0024
(Canada
only)
Parking Brake See Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The yellow
0024warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
X Switch the ignition off.
X Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The yellow
0024warning lamp and the red 0049(USA only)/ 0024
(Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake manually.
or X Release the electric parking brake automatically (Y page 172).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
243On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The red
0049(USA only)/0024 (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and the yellow 0024warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake manually.
To apply: X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red 0049(USA only)/ 0024(Canada only) indicator lamp
continues to flash:
X Do not drive on.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 590).
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Turn the front wheels towards the curb.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The yellow
0024warning lamp lights up. The red 0049(USA
only)/ 0024(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
X Release the electric parking brake automatically (Y page 172).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 244
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The yellow
0024warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release the electric parking brake, the red 0049(USA only)/ 0024
(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to
apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the transmission to Pas the electric parking brake is not
being applied automatically.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049(USA
only)0024
(Canada
only)
Parking Parking Brake
BrakeInop‐
Inop‐
erative
erative The yellow
0024warning lamp lights up. The red 0049(USA
only)/ 0024(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-
voltage or undervoltage.
X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking
brake:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The yellow
0024warning lamp lights up and the red 0049(USA
only)/ 0024(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049(USA
only)0024
(Canada
only)
Turn On the Igni‐ Turn On the Igni‐
tion to Release tion to Release
the Parking Brake the Parking Brake The red
0049(USA only)/0024 (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni-
tion was switched off.
X SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition. Display
messages
245On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0027(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
0027(USA only)/ 004D(Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
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 171).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X 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. 0053
mbrace Inoperative mbrace Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunc-
tioning.
X Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Important functions of PRE-SAFE
®
have failed. All other occupant
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 246
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0075
SRS Malfunction SRS Malfunction
Service Required Service Required The restraint system is faulty. The
0075warning lamp also lights
up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig- gered 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 the restraint system, see
(Y page 50). 0075
Front Front
Left
LeftMalfunc‐
Malfunc‐
tion Service
tion Service
Required Required orFront
Front
Right Malfunction
Right Malfunction
Service Required Service Required The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or
right. The 0075warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-
ter.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig- gered 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 Cur‐ Right Side Cur‐
tain Airbag Mal‐
tain Airbag Mal‐
function Service function Service
Required Required There is a malfunction in the left-hand and/or right-hand head bag.
The 0075 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right head 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. 248
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Front-Passenger
Front-Passenger
Airbag Disabled Airbag Disabled
See See
Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual 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 inter-
pret 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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 171).
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 fol-
lowing:
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 deactivated
the front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag
(Y page 59).
R the Front
Front Passenger Passenger Airbag
AirbagEnabled
Enabled See
See Operator's
Operator's
Manual
Manual orFront
Front Passenger
Passenger Airbag
AirbagDisabled
Disabled See
SeeOper‐
Oper‐
ator's Manual
ator's Manual display messages must not be shown in the
multifunction display.
X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-
tem checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul-
tifunction 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 cor- rectly. Display
messages
249On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see (Y page 59). Front-Passenger
Front-Passenger
Airbag Enabled Airbag Enabled
See See
Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual 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 sys-
tem'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 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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 171).
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 fol-
lowing:
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 deactivated
the front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag
(Y page 59).
R the Front
Front Passenger Passenger Airbag
AirbagEnabled
Enabled See
SeeOperator's
Operator's
Manual
Manual orFront
Front Passenger
Passenger Airbag
AirbagDisabled
Disabled See
SeeOper‐
Oper‐ 250
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays