2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 137

Controls in detail Control system Malfunction memory menu Use the malfunction memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system. What information is shown in the display fields depends on whether malfunctions have actually occurred. Warning! Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the message Malfunction memory in the right display. No malfunction messages If no malfunctions have occurred, the message in the right display is: Malfunction memory, no malfunctions. Malfunctions have occurred If malfunctions have occurred, you will see the number of malfunctions in the right display: The stored messages will now be displayed in order. See the "Practical hints" section for malfunction and warning messages ( page 291). Should any malfunctions occur while driving, the number of malfunctions will reappear in the right display field when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the owner's and/or driver's responsibility to maintain the vehicle's operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages ( page 291). i The message memory will be cleared when you switch on the ignition. You will then only see high priority malfunctions ( page 291). 1 Number of malfunctions Press button k or j. 136