2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS CABRIOLET check engine

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Stop Vehicle Leave Engine
Running Wait Transmission
Cooling *T
he transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temp orarily impaired or not possible.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances.
#Lea veengine running.
#Wa it until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-
tion *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being charge d.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
#Un tilthen, alw ays manually set the transmission toposition jbefore youswit choff the engine.
#Before leaving theve hicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Air Conditioning Malfunc-
tion See Operator's Manual *O
peration of the climate control sy stem is temp orarily restricted. Air flow and fresh air supply are set toautomatic
mode.
#Ha ve the climate control sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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ABSwarning lamp The
yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safe ty systems may also be faulty.
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WARNING Thereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ESP®wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP
®wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
ESP
®is inter vening.
#Ad apt your drivin gst yle to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
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Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
÷
ESP®warning lamp lights
up The
yellow ESP
®wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP
®is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safe ty systems may also be malfunctioning.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is malfunctioning
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot car ryout vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are
switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have ESP®checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
#Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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ESP®OFFwarning lamp The
yellow ESP
®OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP
®is deacti vated.
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WARNING Risk of skidding when driving wi thESP®deacti vated
If ESP
®is deactivated, ESP®cannot car ryout vehicle stabilization. The availability of fur ther driving saf etysy stems
is also limited.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Only deactivate ESP®for as long as the situation requ ires.
If ESP
®cannot be activated, ESP®is malfunctioning.
#Ha ve ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Obser vethe no tes on deactivating ESP®.
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Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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Restra int sy stem warning
lamp The
redre stra int sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restra int sy stem is faulty .&
WARNING Risk of injury orfata l injury due toa malfunction in there stra int sy stem
If th ere stra int sy stem is malfunctioning, restra int sy stem components may be triggered unintentionally or might not
be triggered at all in theeve nt of an accident. This may af fect the Emer gency Tensioning Device or airbag, forex am‐
ple.
#Ha ve there stra int sy stem checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Engine
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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Engine diagnosiswarning
lamp The
yellow Check Engine warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occurr ed inthe engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emissions limit value may ha vebeen exceeded and the engine may be running in eme rgency operation mode.
In some states, legal requ irements stipulate that you must immediately consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon
as theye llow Check Engine warning lamp lights up.
#Ha ve theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Electrical malfunction warn‐
ing lamp The
red electri calfault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault inthe electrics.#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
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Fuelreser vewarning lamp The
yellow fuel reser ve wa rning lamp lights up while driving.
There has been pressure loss in the fuel sy stem. The fuel filler cap is not closed cor rectly or the fuel sy stem is leaking.#Close the fuel filler cap.
If th e fuel filler cap has already been closed cor rectly:
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Otherwise:
#Lea vetheve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from theve hicle until the engine has cooled down.
#Check the coolant le vel.
#Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed.
#Av oiding high loads on the engine, drive on tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below there d area.
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Active Steering Assist Cur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual .....4 25
Ac tive Steering Assist Inoperative .......4 26
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Camera
Vi ew Restricted See Ope rator's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 445
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Cur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual ....445
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 444
App lyBrake toShift from 'P' ............... 436
ÀAT TENTION ASSIST Inoperative ... 420
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
Break! .................................................. 420
bAu toLamp Function Inoperati ve
............................................................. 444
Au xilia ryBattery Malfunction .............. 438
Blind Spot Assist Currently Una vaila‐
ble See Opera tor's Manual .................. 423
Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ............... 423$
Check Brake Fluid Le vel.............. 414
Check Coolant Le vel See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 427
4Check Engine Oil AtNext Refu‐
eling .................................................... 429
hChe ckTire s ................................. 431
¥Check Washer Fluid .................... 443
?Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle
Tu rn Engine Off .................................... 427
Cruise Control Canceled ..................... 426
Cruise Contro
l Inoperati ve.................. 426
!Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 406
÷Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 408
ÂDon't Forget Your Key................ .435
Driver's Door Open & Transmission
No t in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away .. 436
bExample: Check Left Low Beam ............................................................. 443 _Example:
Front Left Seat Back‐
re st Not Loc ked .................................. 442
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 19
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 18
8Fu el Level Low ............................ 430
8Gas Cap Loose ............................ 429
!Inoperative See Opera tor's
Manual ................................................4 05
÷Inopera tive See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 407
TInope rative See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 409
GInope rative ................................... 414
ÂKe yNo tDe tected (red displ ay
message )............................................ .435
ÂKe yNo tDe tected (white dis‐
play message ).... ...
.............................
.434
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