2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class display

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 (Y page 161).
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 †). 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 161).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
229On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 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 161).
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. 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 279).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 280).
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 279).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 280).
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. 230
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 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. 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. 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 181).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 207). Display
messages
231On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Lane Keeping
Lane Keeping
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
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.
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 161).
X Clean the windshield. Lane Keeping Lane Keeping
Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐ able See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes 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.
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 161).
X Clean the sensors (Y page 287).
X Restart the engine. 232
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative Inoperative Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance Parking Guidance
Inoperative Inoperative Parking Guidance is malfunctioning (Y
page 185).
X Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance
Parking Guidance
Canceled Canceled Parking Guidance is deactivated. Possible causes are:
R the vehicle is skidding.
R the sensors are dirty.
R a malfunction has occurred.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate Parking Guidance later (Y page 185).
If the parking space symbol does not appear in the multifunction
display at speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h):
X Clean the sensors (Y page 287).
X Restart the engine.
If the parking space symbol still does not appear in the multifunc-
tion display at speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h):
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance has been deactivated because you are no longer
following the recommended path.
X Park again and, while doing so, observe the display messages in
the multifunction display. Parking Guidance Parking Guidance
Finished Finished The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y
page 171).
If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSNow
Now
Available
Available DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo-
rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y
page 171). Display
messages
233On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSCur‐
Cur‐
rently
rently Unavailable
Unavailable
See
See Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator trim and the bumper are dirty.
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.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
DISTRONIC PLUS 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 161).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator trim and the bumper
(Y page 287).
X Restart the engine. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake may be
inoperative as well.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSSus‐
Sus‐
pended
pended You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph - - - mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
X Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 171). 234
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Inoperative Inoperative Cruise control is defective.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control Cruise Control
- - - mph - - - mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph
(30 km/h), for
example.
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/ h)and
store the speed.
X Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 169). Display messages
235On-board computer and displays Z

Tires
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Check
Check
Tire Pressure Soon Tire Pressure Soon Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 161).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 292).
X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pres-
sure.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Y page 318).Check Check
Tire
TirePressure
Pressure
Then Restart Run
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator Flat Indicator Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-
sage and has not been restarted since.
X Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 318).Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative Inoperative Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Please Correct Please Correct
Tire Pressure Tire Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 318).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 321).236
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays