Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 416)

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