2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class display

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Check Left Mirror Check Left Mirror
Turn Signal Turn Signal
or
Check
Check Right
RightMirror
Mirror
Turn Signal
Turn Signal The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is
defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Check
Center
Center Brake
Brake
Lamp
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Brake Check Left Brake
Lamp Lamp
orCheck
Check
Right Brake Lamp
Right Brake Lamp The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Tail Check Left Tail
and Brake Lamps and Brake Lamps
or
Check Right Tail
Check Right Tail
and Brake Lamps and Brake Lamps The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left High Check Left High
Beam Beam
orCheck
Check
Right High Beam
Right High Beam The left or right-hand high beam is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
License Plate Lamp License Plate Lamp The left or right-hand license plate lamp is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Rear Fog Lamp Rear Fog Lamp The rear fog 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
Backup Light Backup Light The backup lamp is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 252
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messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Check Check
Left
LeftDaytime
Daytime
Running Light
Running Light or
Check Right Day‐
Check Right Day‐
time Running Light time Running Light The left-hand or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Active Headlamps Active Headlamps
Inoperative Inoperative The active light function is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Malfunction See Malfunction See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The exterior lighting is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Auto Auto
Lamp
LampFunction
Function
Inoperative
Inoperative The light sensor 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.Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist 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 Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoper-
ative. 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 again, the
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message is dis-
played.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again. Display
messages
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Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00BD
Check Coolant Check Coolant
Level See Opera‐ Level See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor'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 537).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 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 moun-
tainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. 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 (Y page 171).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle 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 †). Other-
wise, 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 †). 254
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 003D
See See
Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual 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.
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 171).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 003D
Stop Vehicle See Stop Vehicle See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level
is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
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 171).
X Observe the instructions in the display message 003DSee
See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual .
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 003D
Start Engine See Start Engine See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The engine is switched off and the battery charge level is too low.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster and interior lighting.
X Leave the engine running for a few minutes or drive a long dis-
tance.
The battery is being charged. Display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 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 at the latest when next refueling
(Y page 535).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 536).
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.co m.00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
Level Level
(Add
(Add1
1quart)
quart) AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low.
X Check the oil level at the latest when next refueling
(Y page 535).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 536).
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. 00B6
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00A8 There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 00B6
Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose 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.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 256
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Driving systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions ABC
ABC
Malfunction Malfunction The ABC function (Active Body Control) is restricted.
G WARNING
The vehicle's suspension tuning characteristics may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ABC ABC
Malfunction Stop Malfunction Stop
Vehicle Vehicle The vehicle level of the ABC is too low.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the display
message disappears. The vehicle is leaking oil.
The display message is shown continuously.
G WARNING
The vehicle's suspension tuning characteristics may be affected.
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 Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. ABC is malfunctioning.
The display message is shown continuously.
G WARNING
The suspension tuning characteristics are thus affected.
There is a risk of an accident. 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 Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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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. 00D9
Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 191).Radar Radar
Sensors
Sensors Deac‐
Deac‐
tivated See Opera‐
tivated See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual The radar sensor system is deactivated.
X Switch on the radar sensor system (Y page 235).Spotlight Inopera‐
Spotlight Inopera‐
tive tive Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R the camera in the radiator trim is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R the outside temperature is too high.
X Clean the windshield.
X Clean the camera in the radiator trim.
If the system has been switched off due to excessive outside tem-
peratures, the system will switch back on automatically once it has cooled down.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the dis- play message disappears.
Night View Assist Plus is operational again. Night View Assist Plus is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 258
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messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Active Lane Keep‐
Active Lane Keep‐
ing Assist Cur‐ ing Assist Cur‐
rently rently
Unavailable
Unavailable
See
See Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inop-
erative. 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.
R there are no lane markings for a longer period.
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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 Clean the windshield. Active Lane Keep‐ Active Lane Keep‐
ing Assist Inoper‐ ing Assist Inoper‐
ative ative Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Active Blind Spot
Active Blind Spot
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible cau-
ses are:
R the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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 Clean the sensors (Y page 543).
X Restart the engine. Display
messages
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