Hints, Practical hints, What to do if – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2010 User Manual

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Driving systems

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

·

DISTRONIC PLUS
or PRE-SAFE

®

Brake: The red
distance warning
lamp comes on
while driving and
an acoustic
warning sounds.

You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you or
DISTRONIC PLUS or PRE-SAFE

®

Brake has recognized a stationary

obstacle on your probable line of travel.

X

Apply the brakes immediately.

X

Carefully observe the traffic situation. You may need to brake
or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle.

Vehicle

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The yellow fuel tank
reserve warning lamp in
the fuel gauge comes
on while driving.

The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark.

X

Refuel at the next gas station.

Engine

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

;
The yellow engine
malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when
the engine is running.

There may be a malfunction in

R

the fuel management system

R

the ignition system

R

the emission control system

R

systems which affect emissions

Such malfunctions may result in excessive emissions values and
may switch the engine to limp-home (emergency operation) mode.

X

Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

i

Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as

soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Check
local requirements.

;
The yellow engine
malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when
the engine is running.

A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel
cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky.

X

Check the fuel cap (

Y

page 402).

X

If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.

X

If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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