Malfunction Memory Menu - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

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Malfunction memory menu

Use the malfunction memory menu to scan
malfunction and warning messages that
may be stored in the system. What infor-
mation is shown in the display fields de-
pends on whether malfunctions have
actually occurred.
Warning!
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are inten-
tionally not very detailed. The malfunction
and warning messages are simply a remind-
er with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the owner's
and/or driver's responsibility to maintain
the vehicle's operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks
performed on the vehicle and by bringing
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages ( page 291).
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Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until you see the message
memory in the right display.
No malfunction messages
If no malfunctions have occurred, the mes-
sage in the right display is:
memory, no malfunctions
G
Malfunctions have occurred
If malfunctions have occurred, you will see
the number of malfunctions in the right dis-
play:
1 Number of malfunctions
Press button k or j.
The stored messages will now be displayed
Malfunction in order. See the "Practical hints" section
for malfunction and warning messages
( page 291).
Should any malfunctions occur while driv-
ing, the number of malfunctions will reap-
pear in the right display field when the
Malfunction
. SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position 0 or removed from the starter
switch.
i
The message memory will be cleared
when you switch on the ignition. You
will then only see high priority malfunc-
tions ( page 291).