2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS ESP inoperative

RParkthevehicle on a level surface.
RLeavethe enginerunning at idle speed.
On-board computer:
,Service.Engine Oil Level
You will see one ofthefollowing messages inthe multifunction display:
#Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurementofthe oil level is notyet possible.Repeattherequest after a maximum of 30 minutes' driv‐ing.
#Engine Oil Level OKandthe bar displayforindicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is green and is between "min" and"max":the oil level is correct.
#Engine Oil Level Add 1.0 landthe bar displayfor indicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is orange and is below "min": add1.1 US qt (1 liter) of engine oil.
#Reduce Engine Oil Levelandthe bar displayfor indicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is orange and is above"max": drain
offtheexcess engine oil. Consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
#For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On:switch onthe ignitiontocheckthe engine oillevel.
#Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: sensordefective or not inserted. Consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
#Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail.:closethe hood.
Adding engine oil
&WARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
#Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
&WARNINGRisk offireand injury fromengine oil
If engine oil comes into contact withhotcomponent parts inthe engine compart‐ment, it may ignite.
#Make surethat no engine oil is spillednexttothefiller opening.
#Allowthe enginetocool off andthor‐oughly cleanthe engine oil from compo‐nent parts beforestartingthevehicle.
*NOTEEngine damagecausedbyanincorrect oilfilter, incorrect oil or addi‐tives
#Do not use engine oils or oilfilterswhich do not correspondtothe specifi‐cationsexplicitly prescribedfortheservice intervals.
#Do not alterthe engine oil or oilfilter inordertoachievelongerchange intervalsthan prescribed.
#Do not use additives.
400Maintenance and care

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Active Brake Assist Func-tions Limited See Opera-tor's Manual
*Vehicles with Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function, EvasiveSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS is malfunctioning.
Vehicles without Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistis malfunctioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Active Brake Assist Func-tions Currently Limited SeeOperator's Manual
*Vehicles withthe Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function, EvasiveSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS aretemporarily unavailable or only partiallyavailable.
Vehicles withoutthe Driving Assistance package:Active Brake Assististemporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outsidethe system limits .
#Drive on.As soon asthe ambient conditions are withinthe system limits,the system will becomeavailable again.
#Ifthe display message does not disappear,stopthevehicle while paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditionsandrestartthe engine.
PRE-SAFE Inoperative SeeOperator's Manual
*PRE‑SAFE®functions are malfunctioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Mercedes me connectServices Limited See Oper-ator's Manual
*Service limited.
Atleast one ofthe main functions ofthe Mercedes me connect system is malfunctioning.
#Observethe notes onthe diagnostics connection (→page 23).
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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S
Inoperative
*At least one main function ofthe Mercedes me connect system or ofthe SOS emergency call system is malfunc‐tioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Check Brake Pads SeeOperator's Manual
*The brake pads havereachedthewear limit.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetorestricted braking power
Whenthe brake pads havereachedtheirwear limit,the braking power may berestricted.
#Drive on carefully.
#Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Driving systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Active Blind Spot Asst. NotAvailable When Towing aTrailer See Operator's Man-ual
*Whenyou establishthe electrical connectiontothe trailer,Active Blind Spot Assistis unavailable.
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control and acknowledgethe display message.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems will beavailableagain.
Ifthe display message does not disappear:
#Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Cleanthe windshield.
Active Lane Keeping AssistInoperative
*Active LaneKeeping Assist is malfunctioning.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Malfunction Drive at Max.50 mph
*AIRMATIC is functioning onlytoa limitedextent. Thevehicle's handlingcharacteristics may be affected.
*NOTEThe tires ofthe front axle orthe frontfenderscould be damagedbylargesteering movements
#Avoid largesteering movements while driving and listenfor scraping sounds.
#Ifyou hear scraping sounds, pullover andstopthevehicle safely, paying attentiontoroad and traffic con‐ditions, and set a highervehicle level if possible.
#Drive in a manner appropriateforthe current level, but do notexceed 50mph (80 km/h).
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.Active Body Control is malfunctioning. Thevehicle's handlingcharacteristics may be affected.
*NOTEThe tires ofthe front axle orthe frontfenderscould be damagedbylargesteering movements
#Avoid largesteering movements while driving and listenfor scraping sounds.
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Active Hood MalfunctionSee Operator's Manual
*The active hood (pedestrian protection) is malfunctioning or inoperative after having already been triggered.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.

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Active Headlamps Inopera-tive
I
Switch Off Lights
*You are leavingthevehicle andthe lights arestill switched on.
#Turnthe light switchtotheXposition.
I
Malfunction See Opera-tor’s Manual
*Theexterior lighting is defective.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
I
Switch On Headlamps
*You are driving without low-beam headlamps.
#Turnthe light switchtotheXorXposition.
I
Automatic Headlamp ModeInoperative
*The light sensor isfaulty.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Adaptive Highbeam AssistInoperative
*Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Adaptive Highbeam AssistCurrently Unavailable SeeOperator's Manual
*Adaptive Highbeam Assist istemporarily unavailable.
The system limits havebeenreached (→page148).
#Drive on.Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present,the system will beavailable again. TheAdaptive HighbeamAssist Now Availabledisplay message appears.
Adaptive Highbeam AssistCamera View RestrictedSee Operator's Manual
*The camera view isrestricted.Possible causes are:
RDirt onthe windshield inthe camera'sfield of vision
RHeavyrain, snow orfog
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning ortemporarily unavailable.
Oncethe cause ofthe problem is no longer present, driving systems and driving safety systems will beavailableagain.
Ifthe display message does not disappear:
#Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Cleanthe windshield.
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