Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
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Replace air cleaner
Mercedes-Benz Center inspection
required
Electronic Stability Program
ESP malfunction; Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
Parking brake
Release parking brake
Coolant
Check coolant level
Warning: To avoid possible
personal injury, check only when
engine is cool
Entry position
Seat/steering wheel moving to
driving position
/
Display defective
Information relayed to display is
not complete/accurate; Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
ESP
Brake pad wear
Pads worn down; Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
Brake fluid
Brake fluid low, do not drive; Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
ABC malfunction
Indicates Active Body Control
malfunction; see secondary message
for action required
Warning: If secondary message
STOP, CAR TOO LOW appears, do
not drive vehicle
Engine oil level
Problem with engine oil level; see
secondary message for action required
Oil temperature too high
Reduce speed or change to higher
gear; also check oil level
ABC
Battery/Alternator
Battery discharging; Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
Brake Assist
Brake Assist System malfunction,
normal braking only; Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
Door open
BAS
Distronic* malfunction
Malfunction of sensor or display; see
secondary message for action required
Tire pressure*
Problem with sensors or tire pressure;
see secondary message for action
required
Tele Aid malfunction
Malfunction of Tele Aid system;
Mercedes-Benz Center inspection
required
Airmatic
Air spring malfunction; Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
Function (Telephone)
Telephone service not available
Engine hood open
Close hood
Replace key
Key may be defective; see secondary
message for action required
Cruise control
Cruise control malfunction; Mercedes-
Benz Center inspection required
Washer fluid
Check washer fluid level
M
ULTI
-F
UNCTION
D
ISPLAY
MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY
MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY
Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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20
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55
26753
miles
DTR
50
mph
+72
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60
70
10
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40
80
120ºc
1
0
1/2
Coolant
Malfunction of cooling fan/fan belt;
Pull over and shut off engine if STOP,
ENGINE OFF appears on display
Check lamp/Lamp sensor
Multi-function display will identify
type of lamp malfunction; see secondary
message for action required
!
FAULT/WARNING MESSAGES
Fault/warning messages for various vehicle systems are displayed on the multi-function display; some messages can
be cleared using the reset button. Tele Aid status messages also appear in the multi-function display
Warning: All fault/warning messages should be addressed as soon as possible
*Standard and optional equipment will vary
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