120 km/h

Maximum speed exceeded

The maximum speed has been exceeded

(Only for certain countries.)

ABC

Malfunction Stop car

Vehicles with ABC*: the vehicle level is too low.

ABC

Malfunction Stop car
The display message is shown continuously.

Vehicles with ABC*: the vehicle is losing oil.

ABC

Malfunction Stop car
The display message is shown continuously.

ABC* is faulty.

ABC

Vehicle rising Please wait

Vehicles with ABC*: the vehicle level is too low when stationary.

ABC

Malfunction

ABC* function is restricted. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected.

ABS

ABS, ESP unavailable See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ABS and ESP® are temporarily unavailable. BAS and the hill start assist* (SL 63 AMG only) are also deactivated. It is possible that the self diagnosis is not yet complete.

The SBC^TM brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.

ABS

ABS, ESP inoperative See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ABS and ESP® are unavailable due to a fault. BAS and the hill start assist* (SL 63 AMG only) are also deactivated.

The SBC^TM brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.

DTR - - - km/h

An activation condition for Distronic* is not fulfilled.

DTR

override

Distronic* is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.

DISTRONIC

inoperative

Distronic* is faulty.

DISTRONIC

currently unavailable See Owner's Manual

Distronic* is deactivated and is temporarily unavailable if:

• the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty.

• its function is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.

• the radar sensor system is temporarily unavailable, e.g. because of electromagnetic radiation.

• the radar sensor system has not detected any vehicles or stationary objects, e.g. traffic signs, for a long time.

• the system has overheated.

Distronic* is available again and the display message disappears when the dirt (e.g. slush) falls off while you are driving or if the system detects that the sensors are fully available again.

If the display message does not disappear:

	Clean the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille more.
	If necessary, wait until the system has cooled down.
	Restart the engine.

ESP

unavailable See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ESP® is unavailable due to a malfunction or interruption in the power supply. The hill start assist* (SL 63 AMG only) is also deactivated. ABS is still operational.

The SBC^TM brake system continues to function normally, but without ESP®.

	Make sure the steering wheel can be turned to full lock without the wheels touching any obstacles such as the kerb.
	With the vehicle stationary, turn the steering wheel to full lock in both directions in order to reset ESP®.

If the display message does not disappear after several attempts:

	Drive on carefully.
	Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

ESP

inoperative See Owner's Manual

  Risk of accident

ESP® is unavailable due to a malfunction. The hill start assist* (SL 63 AMG only) is also deactivated. ABS is still operational.

The SBC^TM brake system continues to function normally, but without ESP®.

Transmission

Consult workshop

The operating reliability of the automatic transmission can no longer be fully guaranteed.

Transmission

Engage N

The transmission is in neutral, but the gear selector lever is not.

P

Selector lever to P

You have switched off the engine with the KEYLESS GO button* and opened the driver's door.

or

With SBC Hold activated, you have either:

• opened the driver’s door and released the seat belt or

• switched off the engine or

• opened the bonnet

The horn may also sound at regular intervals. The horn becomes louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle.

The engine cannot be started.

Tyre pressure

displayed after driving for a few minutes

The tyre pressure monitor* is measuring the tyre pressure.

Tyre pressure monitor

inoperative

The tyre pressure monitor* is malfunctioning.

Tyre pressure monitor

inoperative No wheel sensors

The tyre pressure monitor* is deactivated because the vehicle is fitted with wheels that do not have suitable wheel sensors.

Tyre pressure monitor

Wheel sensor missing

The tyre pressure monitor* is not receiving signals from one or more wheels because:

• a wheel without a suitable wheel sensor is fitted (e.g. the spare wheel).

• the battery on one of the wheel electronics unit is discharged.

• a wheel electronics unit has malfunctioned.

A line is displayed in the multi-function display for the tyre concerned instead of the tyre pressure value.

Tyre pressure monitor

currently unavailable

The tyre pressure monitor* is temporarily deactivated. The voltage of the vehicle's electrical system is too low or radio interference prevents the reception of sensor signals.

Tyre pressure

Check tyres

The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant pressure loss.

Check tyres,

then restart Run Flat Indicator

There was a tyre pressure warning message.

Run Flat Indicator

Inoperative

The tyre pressure loss warning system is deactivated due to a malfunction.

SBC H

SBC Hold Off

SBC Hold has been deactivated. The vehicle is skidding or a condition for activating SBC HOLD is no longer met when the brake pedal is firmly depressed.

SBC H

SBC Stop Cannot be activated See Own. Man.

A condition for activating SBC Hold has not been met.

Check the conditions for activating SBC Hold more:

	Close the bonnet.
	Close the driver's door.
	Start the engine.
	Release the parking brake.
	Switch off all consumers that are not required.
	SBC HOLD can be reactivated as soon as the on-board electrical system voltage is sufficient.

SBC H

SBC Hold inoperative See Owner's Manual

A malfunction has occurred.

SRS

Restraint system malfunction Consult workshop

The restraint systems are faulty.

Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC

inoperative

Speedtronic and cruise control are unavailable.

DISTRONIC and SPEEDTRONIC

inoperative

Distronic* and Speedtronic are unavailable.

- - - km/h

Cruise control

A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.

The boot lid is open.

  Risk of accident

You are driving with the bonnet open.

  Risk of accident

You are driving with the bonnet and the boot lid open.

At least one door is open.

Check doors

Vehicles with KEYLESS GO*: at least one door is open while depressing the locking button on the door handle.

The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty.

The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a torn poly-V-belt or a faulty alternator.

Bear in mind that the SBC^TM brake system requires electrical power.

The battery was charged with a charger or the engine was jump-started.

The battery is faulty.

There is a fault in the electronics.

Battery/Alternator Stop car

The battery is faulty.

The SBC^TM brake system requires electrical power, therefore its operational functionality is now limited.

You need to use considerably more force to brake. The brake pedal travel and the braking distance will increase. If necessary, depress the brake pedal with maximum force.

Brake wear

The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.

Check brake fluid level

  Risk of accident

There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

Release parking brake

You are driving with the parking brake on.

Reduced braking power Depress brake pedal fully

  Risk of accident

The SBC^TM brake system is running in emergency mode.

You will need to use considerably more force to brake. The braking distance is increased. If necessary, depress the brake pedal with maximum force. The maximum speed is limited to 90 km/h.

Service brake Consult workshop

There is a malfunction. The SBC^TM brake system continues to operate normally.

Reduced braking power Start engine

The battery has insufficient voltage and cannot supply sufficient power to the SBC^TM brake system.

  Risk of poisoning

Never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes is a health hazard. It can lead to loss of consciousness and death.

Reduced braking power Consult workshop

  Risk of accident

The SBC^TM brake system is running in emergency mode. The full power of the brake system is not available.

Brakes overheated Drive on, but with even greater care

The brake system is very hot due to extreme loads.

Reduce the load on the brake system:

	Drive with even greater care.
	Use the engine brake on downhill gradients. Select a lower gear for this purpose.
	Continue driving carefully to allow the airflow to cool the brakes.

Brake immediately

A malfunction has occurred with SBC Hold activated.

The horn may also sound at regular intervals. The horn becomes louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle.

The engine cannot be started.

Close boot separator

The boot separator is open.

Coolant Stop car, turn engine off.

The coolant is too hot.

Coolant Stop car, turn engine off.

The poly-V-belt may have torn.

Top up coolant See Owner's Manual

The coolant level is too low.

Entry position Do not drive

The steering wheel has not yet moved to the saved position.

Left-hand cornering light
or
Right-hand cornering light

The left-hand and/or right-hand cornering lamp* is faulty.

Dipped beam left
or
Dipped beam right

The right-hand or left-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty.

Active light function inoperative

The active light function* is faulty.

AUTO lights inoperative

The light sensor is faulty. Constant headlamp mode is switched on.

Turn signal rear left Back-up bulb on
or
Turn signal rear right Back-up bulb on

The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty.

Turn signal left mirror
or
Turn signal right mirror

The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is faulty. This message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.

Turn signal front left Back-up bulb on
or
Turn signal front right Back-up bulb on

The front left-hand or right-hand turn signal is faulty.

Brake lamp left Back-up bulb on
or
Brake lamp right Back-up bulb on

The left-hand or right-hand brake lamp is faulty.

3rd brake lamp

The third brake lamp is faulty. This message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.

Main beam left
or
Main beam right

The left-hand or right-hand main-beam headlamp is faulty.

Intelligent Light System inoperative

The Intelligent Light System* is faulty. The lights remain available without the Intelligent Light System*.

Licence plate lamp, left
or
Licence plate lamp, right

The left-hand or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty.

Switch off lights

You did not switch off the lights when leaving the vehicle.

Front foglamp left
or
Front foglamp right

The front left-hand or right-hand foglamp is faulty.

Rear foglamp left
or
Rear foglamp right

The left-hand or right-hand rear foglamp is faulty.

Front left parking lamp Back-up bulb on
or
Front right parking lamp Back-up bulb on

The front left-hand or right-hand parking lamp is faulty.

Reversing lamp left
or
Reversing lamp right

The left-hand or right-hand reversing lamp is faulty.

Tail lamp left Back-up bulb on
or
Tail lamp right Back-up bulb on

The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.

Close centre compartment

The stowage compartment under the armrest is open. The interior motion sensor* is inoperative.

Engine oil level Check level

Vehicles with an oil dipstick: the engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.

Add 1 litre engine oil when next refuelling

Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the engine oil level is too low.

Engine oil level Stop car, turn engine off.

Vehicles without a dipstick: there is not enough oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage.

Engine oil level Reduce oil level

Vehicles without an oil dipstick: you have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter.

Engine oil level Engine oil level cannot be measured

Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the measuring system is faulty.

Consult workshop

One or more electronic systems are unable to deliver information to the on-board computer. The following systems may have failed:

• Coolant temperature gauge

• Rev counter

Tyre pressure Caution tyre defect

At least one tyre is rapidly deflating. The affected wheel is highlighted in the tyre pressure display of the tyre pressure monitor*.

Tyre pressure Check tyres

The pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The affected wheel is highlighted in the tyre pressure display of the tyre pressure monitor*.

Please correct the tyre pressure

Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor*: the pressure of at least one tyre is too low or there is a significant discrepancy between the tyre pressures of the individual wheels.

Change key batteries

The KEYLESS GO* key batteries are discharged.