Driving Systems Indicators - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Warning/ N N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
lamp
Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine
X
has cooled down.
Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
X
( page 351).
Y
If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant
X
system checked.
Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by
X
snow, slush or ice.
At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the nearest qualified
X
specialist workshop.
Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous
X
terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.
Driving systems
Warning/ N N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
lamp
·
N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
Increase the distance.
X
·
N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A
warning tone also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at
too high a speed.
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X
Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
X
evasive action.
Further information on PRE-SAFE
For further information on the distance warning function of COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST: (
®
Brake (
Y
page 73).
Y
page 78).
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Z