Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 344

Display messages
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Display messages
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Malfunction Malfunction
ABC Malfunction ABC Malfunction
Stop Vehicle Stop Vehicle
ABC Vehicle ABC Vehicle Rising
Please Wait Please Wait Briefly
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
AIRMATIC is defective. A warning tone also sounds.
Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X
Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
X
fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement
is too large.
Listen for scraping sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to road
X
and traffic conditions, and select a higher vehicle level.
Depending on the malfunction, it may be possible to raise the
vehicle.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The AIRMATIC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling char-
acteristics may be affected.
Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The Active Body Control (ABC) vehicle level is too low.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the display
message disappears.
The vehicle is leaking oil.
The display message is shown continuously.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The display message is shown continuously.
Active Body Control (ABC) is malfunctioning.
Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X
Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
X
fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement
is too large.
Listen for scraping sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Rising The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A warn-
Briefly ing tone also sounds.
Do not pull away.
X
The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears.