2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS CABRIOLET lock

Safety sy stems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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÷
Inoperative See Operator's
Manual*
ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems may also malfunction.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
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 ABS and ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
!
÷
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual*
ABS and ESP
®are temp orarily una vailable.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems may also malfunction.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
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 ABS and ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Carefully drive on a suitable stre tch of road, making slight steering mo vements at a speed abo ve19 mp h
(30 km/h).
#If th e display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
T
!
÷
Inoperative See Operator's
Manual*
EBD, ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems may also malfunction.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If EBD, ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels can lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
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.
#Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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Key Not Detected(red dis‐
play message) *T
he SmartK eycannot be de tected and may no longer be in theve hicle.
The SmartK eyis no longer in theve hicle and youswit choff the engine:RYo u can no longe rst art the engine.
RYo u cannot centrally lock theve hicle.
#Ensure that the SmartK eyis in theve hicle.
If th e SmartK eydetection function has a malfunction due toast ro ng radio signal source:
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
#Place the SmartK eyinthestow age compartment forst arting the engine with the SmartK ey.
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Don't Forget Your Key *A
warning tone also sounds. This message reminds youto take your SmartK eywith youwhen you lea vetheve hicle.
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Place the Key in the
Marked Space See Opera-
tor's Manual *T
he SmartK eydetection function is malfunctioning.
#Change the location of the SmartK eyintheve hicle.
#Start theve hicle with the SmartK eyinthestow age compartment.
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Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Active Hood Malfunction
See Operator's Manual *T
he active hood (pedestrian pr otection) is malfunctioning or inoperative af ter having already been triggered.
#Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop.
M
*T he hood is open.
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WARNING Risk of accident if the engine hood is unlatched while driving
An unloc ked engine hood may open up when theve hicle is in motion and block your vie w.
#Never unlatch the engine hood while driving.
#Before every trip, ensure that the engine hood is latched.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible.
#Close the hood.
C
*A t least one door is open.
#Close all doors.
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Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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*The trunk lid is open.
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WARNING Risk ofexhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the
ve hicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if theve hicle is in motion.
#Alw ays switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid.
#Ne ver drive with the trunk lid open.
#Close the trunk lid.
Shift to 'P' or 'N' to Start
Engine *
You ha vetried tostart the engine in transmission position jori.
#Shift the transmission toposition jori.
To Engage Transmiss. Posi-
tion R First Depress the
Brake *
Yo u ha veattem ptedto shift the transmission out of position hand into transmission position k.
#Depressthe brake pedal.
#Switch the transmission toposition k.
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Example:Front Left Seat
Backrest Not Locked *T
he seat backrest of the cor responding front seat is not engaged.
#Push the seat backrest back until it engages.
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Displ aymessage s andwarning/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.
&
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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1,2, 3 ...
12 V battery ............................................. 353
Re placing ............................................ 353
12 V sock et
see Soc ket (12 V)
360° Camera ........................................... 187
Assigning as a favo rite ......................... 190
Care .................................................... 338
Fu nction .............................................. 187
Selecting a view ................................... 190
A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (multimedia
sy stem) ................................................ 121
Switching on/off (control panel) .......... 121
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sy stem) ................ .151
Ac celeration
see Kickdown
Ac cess data
Editing ................................................ .299
Setting ................................................. 298 Ac
oustic locking verification signal
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 58
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi st......................... 202
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................2 04
Brake application ................................. 203
Fu nction .............................................. 202
Sy stem limitations .............................. .202
Ac tive Brake Assi st
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 155
Setting ................................................. 159
Ac tive Di stance Assist DI STRONIC........ 162
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............. 171
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st.................. 169
Callin g up a speed .............................. .163
Display s inthe Instrument Display ...... .171
Fu nction .............................................. 162
Increasing/decreasing speed ..............1 63
Re quirements ...................................... 163
Ro ute-based speed adap tation ............1 66
St eering wheel buttons ........................ 163
St oring a speed ... ................................
163
Sw

itching off/deacti vating .................. 163
Switching on/activating ...................... 163
Sy stem limitations .............................. .162 Ac
tive Eme rgency Stop Assist ................ 171
Ac tive hood (pedestrian pr otection) ...... 328
Me thod of operation ............................3 28
Re setting ............................................. 328
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st
Ac tivating/deactivating .......................1 71
Fu nction .............................................. 169
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist .................... 205
Fu nction .............................................. 205
Sensitivity (function/no tes) ................. 207
Setting the sensitivity .......................... 207
Switching on/off ................................. 206
Sy stem limitations .............................. .205
Ac tive Parking Assist .............................. 190
Cr oss Traf fic Alert ................................ 195
Drive AwayAssist ................................ 194
Exiting a pa rking space ........................ 193
Fu nction .............................................. 190
Pa rking ................................................ 192
Sy stem limitations .............................. .190
Ac tive Speed Limit Assi st............... 165, 199
Displ ay................................................. 165
Fu nction .............................................. 165
Setti
ng ................................................. 199
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