2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 459

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display G Warning! 457 If the 42 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Driving systems Display messages ABC Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABC Malfunctio The vehicle is losing oil. n Stop The ABC message appears continuously. Vehicle X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the electronic parking brake. X Call Roadside Assistance. or X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Malfunctio The ABC is malfunctioning. n Stop The ABC message appears continuously. Vehicle X Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the front fenders. X Listen for scraping noises. X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Malfunctio The capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair handling. n X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ABC ABC Z Practical hints Malfunctio You have started driving although the vehicle level is still too low. n Stop Vehicle The vehicle is being raised. The ABC message goes out after a few seconds. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. X Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display. You may then drive off.