MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2008 C216 Comand Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2008, Model line: CL-Class, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2008 C216Pages: 769, PDF Size: 10.18 MB
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Gas Cap Loose
A loss of pressure has been detected in the
fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed
properly or the fuel system may be leaky.
Check the fuel cap (
page 550).
If it is not closed properly:
Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:
Have the fuel system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Reserve Fuel
The fuel level has dropped below the re-
serve mark.
Refuel at the next gas station (
page 550).
You are driving with the hood open.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 412).
Close the hood (
page 554).
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
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Key Not
Detected
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not in the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.
Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 412).
Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again
after the engine is stopped.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.
Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 412).
Remove KEYLESS-GO* button from over
starter switch (
page 366).
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the
starter switch.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.
Change the position of the SmartKey in the
vehicle.
If necessary, operate vehicle using SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch under
KEYLESS-GO* button (
page 366).
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Close Doors
to Lock Vehicle
You wanted to lock the vehicle but the
doors were not closed.
Close doors and lock vehicle again.
Don’t Forget
Your Key
This display appears (for a maximum of
60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened
with the engine turned off and no SmartKey
in the starter switch.
This message is only a reminder.
Take the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Take Your Key
From Ignition
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Replace
Key Battery
The batteries in the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
page 686).
Key Detected
In Vehicle
A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the
vehicle was recognized while locking the ve-
hicle from the outside.
Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of
the vehicle.
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Key Not
Detected
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
momentarily not recognized.
Change the position of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the vehicle.
If necessary, operate vehicle using SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch under
KEYLESS-GO* button (
page 366).
Key Being
Initialized…
Please Wait
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is be-
ing initialized in the vehicle.
Wait until the message disappears from the
multifunction display.
Remove "START" Button
and Insert Key
The KEYLESS-GO* system is
malfunctioning.
Remove KEYLESS-GO* button from the
starter switch (
page 366).
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.
Obtain
a New Key
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must
be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
The SmartKey in the starter switch does
not belong to your vehicle.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
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Check
Center Brake Lamp
The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only appear if all
light emitting diodes have stopped working.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check Left
Cornering Light
The left-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
Check Right
Cornering Light
The right-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
Check
Left Low Beam
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Right Low Beam
The right low beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Active Headlamps
Inoperative
The active headlamps are malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Auto Lamp Function
Inoperative
The light sensor is malfunctioning. Daytime
driving lamps are switched on.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
Switch off daytime running lamps in the in-
strument cluster control system
(page 301).
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position0
(page 391).
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Rear Left
Turn Signal
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Right
Turn Signal
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Left Mirror
Turn Signal
The turn signal in the left exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.
Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Check
Right Mirror
Turn Signal
The turn signal in the right exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.
Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Check
Front Left
Turn Signal
The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Right
Turn Signal
The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Left High Beam
The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
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Check
Right High Beam
The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
Check
Right High Beam
The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
Check Left
License Plate Lamp
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check Right
License Plate Lamp
The right license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Please
Switch Off Lights
You are getting out of the vehicle and the
lights are still switched on.
Switch off the headlamps (
page 391).
Turn Lights Off
or
Remove Key
The exterior lamp switch is set to * and
you have forgotten to take out the Smart-
Key. The parking lamps remain switched on.
Switch off the headlamps (
page 391).
or
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Check
Left Fog Lamp
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Right Fog Lamp
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Left
Fog Lamp
The left rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Check
Front Left
Parking Lamp
The left front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Right
Parking Lamp
The right front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Left Reverse Lamp
The left backup lamp is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Right Reverse Lamp
The right backup lamp is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Left
Sidemarker Lamp
The front left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Right
Sidemarker Lamp
The front right side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Left
Sidemarker Lamp
The rear left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Right
Sidemarker Lamp
The rear right side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Check Left
Tail and Brake Lamp
The left tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
This message will only appear if all light
emitting diodes have stopped working. A
substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check Right
Tail and Brake Lamp
The right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
This message will only appear if all light
emitting diodes have stopped working. A
substitute bulb is being used.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Night View Assist
Inoperative
Night View Assist* is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Night View Assist
Currently Unavailable
The temperature of the camera* is too high
(page 481).
Wait until the message “Night View Assist
Available Again” appears.
In addition you can:
Swing the camera* cover down
(page 602).
Adjust the air distribution of the automatic
climate control so that air flows upward
(page 271).
Night View Assist
Lights Must Be Set
to AUTO or ON
You have tried to switch on Night View
Assist*, but the light switch is not set
to* or B.
Turn the exterior lamp switch
to*orB (
page 391).
Night View Assist
Not in Reverse Gear
You have tried to switch on Night View
Assist* while the automatic transmission
was in reverse gearR.
Shift the automatic transmission to park po-
sition P, neutral positionN or drive
positionD (
page 417).