2023 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Owners Manual

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Power steering warning
lamp (red)
*The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning.&WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle\bs operating safety is jeopardized.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tra"Pc conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.Note the messages on the driver\bs display.
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Rear axle steering warning
lamp (yellow)
*The yellow rear axle steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
Note the messages on the driver\bs display.
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Rear axle steering warning
lamp (red)
*The red rear axle steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.&WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle\bs operating safety is jeopardized.
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tra"Pc conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.Note the messages on the driver\bs display.EngineWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions&WARNING Risk of burns when opening the hood
If you open the hood in the event of an overheated engine or "Nre in the engine compartment, the following situations
may occur:
= You may come into contact with hot gases.
= You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating "Ouids.
Before opening the hood, allow the engine to cool down.In the event of a "Nre in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call the "Nre service.Stop immediately in accordance with the tra"Pc conditions and switch o"M the vehicle. Do not continue driving.Note the messages on the driver\bs display.
If the coolant temperature display is at the lower end of the temperature scale:
Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
If the coolant temperature display is at the upper end of the temperature scale:
Exit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down.Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed.Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest quali"Ned specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

BrakesWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Electric parking brake indi-
cator lamp (red) (USA only)

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions