2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS warning lights

Warning and indicator lamps
Overview ofwarning and indicator lamps
Some systems will performa self-test whentheignition is switched on. Somewarning and indi‐cator lamps may brieflylight up orflash. Thisbehavior is non-critical. Thesewarning and indi‐cator lamps indicate a malfunction only iftheylight up orflash afterthe engine has beenstar‐ted or during a journey.
Instrument Display
Progressive setting
Ifyou selectthe progressive display setting,thepositions ofthe indicator lamps onthe instru‐ment display willchange.
Warning and indicator lamps:XLow beam(→page145)
`Parking lights (→page145)
WHigh beam(→page146)
>=Turnsignal lights(→page146)
^Rearfog light(→page145)
uRestraint system(→page 524)

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Seat belts
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Seat beltwarning lamplights up
Thered seat beltwarning lamp will light upfor six seconds oncethe engine hasstarted.
In addition, awarningtone may sound.
The seat beltwarning lampremindsthe driver and front passengertofastentheir seat belts.
#Fastenyour seat belt (→page37).
Ifyou haveplaced objects onthe front passenger seat,the seat beltwarning lamp mayremain lit.
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Seat beltwarning lampflashes
Thered seat beltwarning lampflashes and an intermittentwarningtone sounds.
The driver or front passenger has notfastenedtheir seat belt whilethevehicle is in motion.
#Fastenyour seat belt(→page37).There are objects onthe front passenger seat.
#Removethe objects fromthe front passenger seat.
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Engine diagnosiswarninglampIn somestates, legalrequirementsstipulatethatyou must immediately consult aqualified specialistworkshop as soonastheyellow Check Enginewarning lamp lights up.
#Havethevehiclechecked as soon as possible at aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Electrical malfunctionwarn‐ing lamp
Thered electrical malfunctionwarning lamp is lit.
There is a malfunction inthe electrics.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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#Exitthevehicle andkeep a safe distance from it untilthe engine has cooled down.
#Checkthe coolant level (→page 401).
#Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
#Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthecoolanttemperature displayremains belowthered area.
Tires
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lamp lightsup
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one ofthe tires.
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tirepressuresthat aretoo low posethefollowing hazards:
RThe tires may burst, especially asthe load andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/or unevenly,which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
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Front passenger headrestraintInstalling/removing (chauffeurmode) ..................................................101
Front passenger seatAdjusting fromthe driver's seat ............ 95Adjusting fromtherear passengercompartment ........................................ 95Installing/removingthe headrestraint (chauffeur mode) ...................101
Fuel...........................................................470Additives ..............................................470E10 ...................................................... 469Fuelreserve.........................................470Gasoline .............................................. 469Quality (gasoline) ................................ 469Refueling .............................................180sulfur content ...................................... 469Tank content ........................................470
Fuel consumptionOn-board computer .............................257
Function seatsee Door control panel
Function seat (rear passenger com‐partment)see Seat (rear passenger compartment)
Fuse insertseeFuses
Fuses........................................................ 430Beforereplacing a fuse ........................ 430Dashboard fuse box ............................ 432Fuse assignment diagram ...................430Fuse box inthe engine compartment .. 431Fuse box inthe front-passengerfoot‐well ...................................................... 432Fuse box inthe trunk ........................... 433Notes .................................................. 430
FusesseeFuses
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Garage door openerClearingthe memory ...........................187Opening or closingthe door ................186Programming buttons ..........................184Radio equipment approval numbers ....187Resolving problems .............................186
Synchronizingtherolling code .............185
Gasstation searchStarting automatic search................... 305Switching automatic search on/off ......311Using automatic search.......................311
Gasoline...................................................469
Gearshiftrecommendation....................17 9
Genuine parts............................................19
Glassroofsee MAGIC SKYCONTROL
Glide mode...............................................180
GloveboxAirvent ................................................16 6Locking/unlocking ..............................12 3
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Handbrakesee Electric parking brake
Handlingcharacteristics (unusual)....... 434
HANDS-FREEACCESS................................73
Hazardwarning lights.............................147
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KEYLESS-GOLockingthevehicle ................................67Problem .................................................68Unlocking setting .................................. 63Unlockingthevehicle ............................67
Kickdown.................................................180Using ...................................................180
Knee airbag................................................ 38
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Labeling (tires)seeTirelabeling
Lampsee Interior lighting
Lamps (Instrument Display)seeWarning/indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)seeActive LaneKeeping Assist
LaneKeeping AssistseeActive LaneKeeping Assist
Language.................................................293Notes .................................................. 293Setting .................................................293
LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat secur‐ing systemInstalling ................................................ 53
Level control systemsee AIRMATICsee MAGICBODYCONTROL
Light switchOverview .............................................145
Lightingsee Interior lightingsee Lights
Lights........................................................14 5Adaptive Highbeam Assist ...................148Adjustingthe instrument lighting ........ 255Automatic driving lights .......................14 6Combination switch.............................14 6Cornering light function .......................14 8Hazardwarning lights ..........................147High beam ...........................................14 6High-beamflasher ...............................146Light switch .........................................14 5
Low-beam headlamps .........................145Parking lights .......................................145Rearfog lamp ......................................14 5Responsibilityfor lighting systems ......14 5Settingtheexterior lighting switch-off delay time ......................................14 9Settingthe surround lighting ...............149Standing lights .....................................145Turnsignals .........................................14 6
LimitedWarrantyVehicle .................................................. 25
LiveTraffic InformationDisplaying subscription information .....318Displayingthe traffic map ....................319Displaying traffic incidents .................. 320Extending a subscription ......................318Issuing hazard alerts ........................... 320
Load index (tires)....................................449
Load-bearing capacity (tires).................449
LoadingDefinitions ...........................................451Notes ...................................................121Roof carrier .........................................12 9Stowage space underthe trunkfloor ...12 9
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Head-up Display menu .........................261Media menu ........................................260Menu designs ...................................... 254Menuoverview .................................... 252Multifunction display ...........................255Navigation system menu ..................... 258Operating ............................................ 252Radio menu .........................................259Service menu ...................................... 256Telephone menu .................................. 260Trip menu ............................................ 257
On-boarddiagnostics interfacesee Diagnostics connection
Open-source software.............................. 29
Openingthe trunk lid usingyourfootHANDS-FREEACCESS ...........................73
OperatingfluidsAdditives (fuel) .....................................470Brakefluid ...........................................472Coolant (engine) ..................................472Engine oil .............................................470Fuel (gasoline) .....................................469Notes .................................................. 468Refrigerant (air conditioning system) ...474
Windshieldwasherfluid .......................473
Operating safetyDeclaration of conformity (wirelessvehicle components) ............................. 23Information ............................................ 22
Operating systemsee On-board computer
Operator's ManualVehicle equipment ................................. 20
Operator's Manual (digital).......................18
Overhead control panelMaking calls (Mercedes me connect).............................................................344Overview ...............................................10
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Paint code................................................ 466
Paintwork (cleaning instructions).........405
Panel heatingSetting .................................................112
Panic alarm................................................ 63Activating/deactivating ......................... 63
Panoramic sliding sunroofsee Sliding sunroof
Parcel net hooks......................................12 6
ParkpositionInserting ..............................................178Selecting automatically........................178
Parkingsee Electric parking brake
Parking aidseeParking AssistPARKTRONIC
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC.................. 222Activating ............................................ 225Adjustingwarningtones ...................... 225Function .............................................. 222Side impact protection ........................ 223Switching off ....................................... 225System limitations ...............................222
Parking assistance systemsseeActiveParking Assist
Parking brakesee Electric parking brake
Parkingfor anextended period..............19 0
Parking lights...........................................145
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