MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS 2010 Owners Manual

G
Warning!
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
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle You have started driving although the vehicle level is still too
low.
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. ABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle The vehicle is losing oil.
The ABC message appears continuously.
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. ABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle The ABC is malfunctioning.
The ABC message appears continuously.
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. ABC Malfunctio
n The capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair
handling.
X
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsABC Vehicle
Rising
Please
Wait
Briefly The vehicle’s level is too low while at a standstill. The vehicle
will be raised.
X
Do not drive off.
X Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.
You may then drive off. Cruise
Control Inoperativ
e The cruise control is malfunctioning.
X
Have the cruise control checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Cruise
Control - - - mph One of the activation conditions for cruise control has not
been
fulfilled.
You may have attempted to set a speed below
20 mph (30 km/h).
X Drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) if the situation allows
and set the speed.
X Check the activation conditions for cruise control
(Y page 302). 420
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsDISTRONIC
PLUS Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
Manual The DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily unavailable.
The DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated because:
R
the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty
R its function is impaired as a result of heavy precipitation
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative due to
electromagnetic interference near television and radio
transmitter stations, toll stations, speed measuring
systems, etc.
R the radar sensors do not sense any other vehicles or
objects, i.e. road sign or similar to this, for a long time
R the system is out of the operating temperature range
R the battery voltage is insufficient
X If necessary, clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the
radiator grille (Y
page 406).
X Restart the vehicle.
X Try activating the DISTRONIC PLUS again later.
X Wait until the system is within the operating temperature
range or the battery recovers.
The DISTRONIC PLUS becomes operational again without the
engine being restarted when:
R dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off while driving (e.g.
slush or snow)
R the system recognizes full sensor availability (due to
lessening rain or the road surface drying)
R the message in the multifunction display disappears DISTRONIC
PLUS Inoperativ
e The DISTRONIC PLUS is malfunctioning.
The BAS PLUS and the PRE-SAFE
®
Brake are also not
available.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. DISTRONIC
PLUS Override You have accelerated. The DISTRONIC PLUS has switched off.
X
Stop accelerating. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsDISTRONIC
PLUS - - - mph One of the activation conditions for the DISTRONIC PLUS has
not been fulfilled. You may have attempted to set a speed
below 20 mph (
30 km/h)
.
X Drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) if the situation allows
and set the speed.
X Check the activation conditions for the DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 309). HOLD Off The HOLD function switched off because the vehicle was
sliding, for example on a slippery surface.
X
Activate the HOLD function later. Park
Assist Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
Manual The Park Assist is deactivated because the area around the
sensors in the front or the rear bumper is dirty.
X
Clean the front and rear bumper ( Y page 406). The Park Assist is deactivated because the battery voltage is
insufficient.
X
Have the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The Park Assist is switched off because the radar sensor
system is temporarily inoperative due to electromagnetic
interference near television and radio transmitter stations,
toll stations, speed measuring systems, etc.
X
Wait until the message in the multifunction display
disappears. Park
Assist Inoperativ
e The Park Assist is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. 422
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsBlind
Spot
Assist Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
Manual The Blind Spot Assist is deactivated because the area around
the sensors in the front or the rear bumper is dirty.
X
Clean the front and rear bumper ( Y page 406). The Blind Spot Assist is deactivated because the battery
voltage is insufficient.
X
Have the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The Blind Spot Assist is switched off because the radar sensor
system is temporarily inoperative due to electromagnetic
interference near television and radio transmitter stations,
toll stations, speed measuring systems, etc.
X
Wait until the message in the multifunction display
disappears. Blind
Spot
Assist Inoperativ
e The Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. Parking
Guidance Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Oper.
Manual The Advanced Parking Guidance is deactivated because the
area around the sensors in the front or the rear bumper is
dirty.
X
Clean the front and rear bumper ( Y page 406). The Advanced Parking Guidance is deactivated because the
battery voltage is insufficient.
X
Have the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The Advanced Parking Guidance is switched off because the
radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative due to
electromagnetic interference near television and radio
transmitter
stations,
toll stations, speed measuring systems,
etc.
X Wait to see if the interference is temporary. Try in a location
where the interfering source might not be present. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsParking
Guidance Canceled The Advanced Parking Guidance has been canceled because:
R
the vehicle is sliding
R the bumper became dirty in the area of the sensors
R there has been a malfunction
X Use the Advanced Parking Guidance again later.
If the parking space symbol is not shown in the multifunction
display at a speed below 10 mph (16 km/h):
X Clean the bumpers
(Y page 406).
or
X Restart the engine.
or
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Parking
Guidance Finished Advanced Parking Guidance: The vehicle is in the end
position.
The display message disappears automatically.
Radar
Sensors Deactivate
d See
Oper.
Manual You have attempted to activate the DISTRONIC PLUS, the
Park Assist or the PRE-SAFE
®
Brake even though you have
switched off the radar sensors on the vehicle.
X Check if switching on the radar sensors is permitted
(Y page 216).
X Switch on the radar sensors using the instrument cluster
control system. Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsApply
Brake to Shift
from 'P' You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
drive
position D

, reverse gear R or neutral position N without
depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Door Open Vehicle
Not in
Park You have opened the driver’s door and the automatic
transmission is still in drive position
D, reverse gear R or
neutral position N.
X Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the automatic
transmission is

in park position P and the electronic parking
brake is engaged. 424
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsService
Required Do Not
Shift
Gears The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the
current transmission position because of a malfunction.
If the automatic transmission is in drive position D:
X
Without shifting the automatic transmission out of drive
position D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the automatic transmission is set to position neutral
position N, reverse gear R or park position P:
X Do not drive.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance. Only
Shift to
Position
'P' When
Vehicle
Is
Stationary You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
park position P although the vehicle was still in motion.
X
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P.
X Engage the electronic parking brake. Shift to
P or N to Start
Engine You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear
R or drive position D.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P or
neutral position N
. Make sure the brake pedal is depressed. Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
white) Malfunctio
n The backup battery for the automatic transmission is no
longer charging.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
red) Malfunctio
n The backup battery for the automatic transmission is
discharged. In case of failure of the on-board electrical
system, you may not be able change transmission positions.
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 Do not drive any further.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsNext
Service X in ...
days
in ...
mls (km) The specified maintenance service must be carried out within
the remaining time range or driving distance (Y page 402).
X
Have the maintenance service carried out at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Service X Due The specified maintenance service must be carried out
(Y page 402).
X
Have the maintenance service carried out at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Service X
Exceeded by X days
by XXX
mls (km) The specified maintenance service term has been exceeded
(Y page 402).
X
Have the maintenance service carried out at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. !
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Maintenance Booklet
and maintenance service indicator at the designated times/mileage will result in
vehicle damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Tires Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsTire
Pressures Displayed
After
Driving A
Few
Minutes The tire inflation pressure is being checked by the Advanced
TPMS.
X
Drive the vehicle for a few minutes. Tire
Pressure
Monitor Inoperativ
e The Advanced TPMS is malfunctioning.
X
Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Tire
Pressure
Monitor Inoperativ
e No
Wheel
Sensors There are wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted
(e.g. winter tires).
X
Have the appropriate wheel sensors installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 426
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsWheel
Sensor(s) Missing At least one sensor is defect (e.g. battery is empty).
The respective tire is indicated by
– – instead of the tire
inflation pressure in the multifunction display.
X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. At least one wheel without appropriate wheel sensors is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
The respective tire is indicated by
– – instead of the tire
inflation pressure in the multifunction display.
X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Tire
Pressure
Monitor Currently
Unavailabl
e The Advanced TPMS cannot monitor the tire inflation pressure
due to a nearby radio interference source or insufficient
power supply.
As
soon
as the causes of the malfunction have been rectified,
the Advanced TPMS becomes active again automatically after
a few minutes of driving. Tire
Pressure
Please
Rectify The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire.
or
The tire inflation pressures of the individual tires differ from
each other significantly.
The tire inflation pressure values are shown in the
multifunction display.
X
Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 377).
X Restart the Advanced TMPS ( Y page 380).Caution
Tire
Defect At least one tire is deflating.
The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 465). Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsCheck
Tires The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantly
below the reference value.
The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.
X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required.
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 465). G
Warning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may
lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire. G
Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not
underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear
unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are
more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. Symbol messages
Brake Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions# Check
Brake Pad
Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
X
Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. !
Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. 428
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