2011 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 405
2011 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Display messages Display messages ABC Malfunction Stop Vehicle Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 403 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 Consult a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. The display message is shown continuously. ABC is malfunctioning. X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). X Make only slight steering movements. 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. The ABC vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. ABC Vehicle Rising X Do not pull away. Please Wait Briefly The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears. ABC Malfunction The ABC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding or a condition for activation is no longer met when the brake pedal is firmly depressed. A warning tone also sounds. X Reactivate the HOLD function later. The radar sensor system is deactivated. X Check whether or not the radar sensor system may be activated (Y page 378). X Switch on the radar sensor system (Y page 378). HOLD Off Radar Sensors Deactivated See Oper. Manual Z On-board computer and displays 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.
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