I remember this as a common question from the early days of the E39. I will have to go look into what it was all about. I think it even happened to me once. But that was WAY over 10 years ago. Hell, it could have been 15 yrs now. But it hasn't happened since.


I'll see what I can find.

Edit: It seems it's self leveling inactive. Some E39's had SLS on the wagon. What makes it give you the news in German, I do not know. My error was in German also, but it wasn't SLS as I do not have it in my E39. I recall it was something ab low battery voltage or new/replaced battery.

I did find this guy who reset the error (in english) on his Range Rover. Since the electronics of the time are very similar, if not the same, maybe it will help. Basically, he put the key in POS1 and turned the wheel lock to lock. Who knows!?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR899nhkRxE

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