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What does it mean when sosnotready turns red?

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Maeve

08/28/25 2:05am

SosNotReady appearing in red indicates that the road assistance system is not ready. The Chinese meaning of SosNotReady is SOS not ready. SOS is Mercedes-Benz's road assistance system, and SosNotReady is alerting you that there is a fault with the assistance system. Below is an introduction to car maintenance: Introduction to car maintenance: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car, also known as car servicing. Scope of car maintenance: Modern car maintenance mainly includes the engine system (engine), transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc. Purpose of car maintenance: The purpose of car maintenance is to keep the car clean and tidy, maintain normal technical conditions, eliminate hidden dangers, prevent faults, slow down the deterioration process, and extend the service life.

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VanTanner

09/09/25 7:33am

Having driven for over a decade, seeing the 'SOS not ready' indicator turn red is a fairly common experience. It simply indicates that the vehicle's emergency assistance system isn't operational—for instance, the SOS call function is currently unavailable. Possible causes include weak signal reception in areas like mountains or underground parking lots, or system malfunctions such as loose hardware components or software errors. While this red light doesn't affect daily driving, it poses significant risks in emergencies—for example, the inability to automatically call for help during an accident, requiring extra caution. It's advisable to immediately restart the vehicle in an area with better signal reception; if that doesn't work, promptly take it to a professional auto repair shop to inspect the antenna or wiring. Additionally, regular maintenance of the vehicle's electronic systems can reduce such failures—safe driving should always come first.

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