2023 Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS Light User Manual

Check Left Low Beam (example)

• The corresponding light source is malfunctioning.
• Drive on carefully.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
• LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light-emitting diodes in the light are faulty.

• The exterior lighting is malfunctioning.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

• The light sensor for automatic driving lights is malfunctioning.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

• You are driving without low-beam headlamps.
• Turn the light switch to the L or à position.

• You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on.
• Turn the light switch to the à position.

• The DIGITAL LIGHT system is malfunctioning. The lighting system will continue to work even without the functions of the DIGITAL LIGHT system.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

• The MULTIBEAM LED system is malfunctioning. The lighting system will continue to work, but without the functions of the MULTIBEAM LED system.
• Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

• Adaptive High beam Assist is temporarily unavailable. The system limits have been reached
• Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive High beam Assist Now Available display message will appear.

• Drive on
• Operate the high beam manually until Adaptive High Beam Assist is available again.

• Adaptive High beam Assist is malfunctioning.
• Drive on or
• Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
• If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
• Until then, operate the high beam manually.

• Adaptive High beam Assist Plus is temporarily unavailable. The system limits have been reached (/ page 171).
• Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive High beam Assist Plus Now Available display message will appear.
• Drive on.
• Operate the high beam manually until Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus is available again.

• Adaptive High beam Assist Plus is malfunctioning.
• Drive on or
• Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.

• If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
• Until then, operate the high beam manually.

• The hazard warning lamp switch is malfunctioning.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Climate control

• The high-voltage battery is charging. Pre-entry climate control cannot be switched on.
• Wait until the charging process has achieved a minimum condition of charge.

Currently Not Available Charge High-voltage Battery

Pre-entry Climate Control Available Again via Smart- Key after Vehicle Start

• You have attempted to switch on pre-entry climate control more than twice with the vehicle switched off.
• Start the vehicle for ten seconds.
• Pre-entry climate control is operational again.

• The charge of the high-voltage battery is too low. Pre-entry climate control cannot be switched on.
•   Charge the high-voltage battery
• When the high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged, pre-entry climate control will be operational again.

Towing Not Permitted See Operator’s Manual

#   Have the vehicle transported only using a transporter or trailer

Acoustic Presence Indicator Inoperative

# Drive with particular care.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Charger Cable Connected

# Disconnect the charging cable from the vehicle.

# Press the EMERGENCY OFF switch on the charging station.

If the charging cable connector cannot be removed after that:

# Start the charging process at a different charging station. or

# Have the RFID card checked to ensure it is functioning.

• A temporary malfunction has occurred in the charging station.
• Wait until the malfunction has passed. or
• Start the charging process at a different charging station.

• The charging process cannot be started due to a malfunction.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

• The charging process cannot be started due to a malfunction.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

• Refuel immediately.
• Subsequently, there may be temporary restrictions in the availability of electric mode over a driving distance of 31 mi (50 km).
• If there is fuel in the vehicle, there is a malfunction with the combustion engine.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

• The drive system switches to emergency operation mode due to a malfunction.
• Drive on carefully.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Battery Overheated Stop! Everyone Get Out! Out- doors if Possible

• Plug-in hybrid: the high-voltage battery has overheated. There is a risk of fire.
• Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
• If possible, stop the vehicle in the open air and ensure that all vehicle occupants get out.
• Supporting vehicle functions may activate automatically, e.g. air-recirculation mode as part of climate control.
• Do not continue driving.
• If smoke is present, leave the danger zone and call the fire service immediately.

Malfunction

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction Service Required

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Have High-Voltage System Checked See Operator’s Manual

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# If transmission position h is selected, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the transmission position.

# Do not switch off the drive system; drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Drive Power and Range Reduced See Operator’s

# Switch the vehicle off and lock it.

# After waiting for a short time, unlock the vehicle and start it again.

A malfunction has occurred in the drive system.

# Switch the vehicle off and lock it.

# Do not switch off the drive system; drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Drive Power and Range Reduced See Operator’s

# Switch the vehicle off and lock it.

# After waiting for a short time, unlock the vehicle and start it again.

A malfunction has occurred in the drive system.

# Switch the vehicle off and lock it.

# If the display message appears again and the vehicle does not start, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The maximum vehicle speed is restricted. The drive system will shut off within a few kilometers.

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the drive system. Do not continue driving.

# Do not tow the vehicle; stop towing if necessary.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The maximum vehicle speed is restricted.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Stop Switch Off Vehicle

# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the driving system. Do not continue driving.

# Do not tow the vehicle; stop towing if necessary.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Performance Extremely Limited

The output is severely restricted.

Once the operating temperature of the drive system returns to normal, the full output will be available again. The display message will disappear.

*  If the drive system power output is still reduced, there is a malfunction in the drive system.

# Drive on carefully.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

It will no longer be possible to start the electric drive system after the distance displayed has been covered. It is still possible to start the combustion engine.

# Have the necessary maintenance work on the high-voltage battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

It will no longer be possible to start the electric drive system after the distance displayed has been covered. It is still possible to start the combustion engine.

# Have the necessary maintenance work on the high-voltage battery carried out immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

It will no longer be possible to restart the drive system once it has been switched off.

# Do not switch off the drive system; drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Please Wait for Depressurizing Fuel Tank

The fuel Tank Is Depressurized Ready for Refueling