automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS 2010 Workshop Manual
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsF
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only) Please
Release
Parking
Brake In addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake flashes and an acoustic warning sounds.
You
are
driving with the electronic parking brake engaged, or
you are carrying out an emergency brake maneuver with the
electronic parking brake (Y page 288).
X Release electronic parking brake.
or
X Drive off carefully.
or
X Release the handle for electronic parking brake. F
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only) Please
Release
Parking
Brake In addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake flashes, the yellow warning lamp for the electronic
parking brake comes on and an acoustic warning sounds.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning. The braking
effect is reduced.
While driving:
X
Release the handle for electronic parking brake.
While at a standstill:
X Switch off ignition and press handle for electronic parking
brake until the warning message disappears from the
multifunction display.
If the warning message does not disappear:
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P
(Y page 291).
X Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using the
collapsible wheel chock from the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 412).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. F
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only) Turn On
the
Ignition
to
Release
the
Parking
Brake In addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake comes on.
You
have
tried to release the electronic parking brake, but the
ignition was not switched on.
X Switch on the ignition. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsF
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only) Parking
Brake See
Oper.
Manual In addition, the yellow warning lamp for the electronic parking
brake comes on. The red indicator lamp for the electronic
parking brake may also come on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X
Pull handle of electronic parking brake.
or
X Drive off carefully.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To engage:
X Switch off the ignition
X Press handle for electronic parking brake for at least
10 seconds
until the warning message in the multifunction
display disappears.
If the warning message does not disappear:
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P
(Y page 291).
X Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using the
collapsible wheel chock from the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 412).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. F
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only) Parking
Brake See
Oper.
Manual In addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking
brake flashes.
The power supply for the electronic parking brake was
interrupted.
X
Pull handle of electronic parking brake.
or
X Drive off carefully.
or
X Press handle for electronic parking brake until the warning
message in the multifunction display disappears. 432
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsF
(USA only)
!
(Canada
only) Parking
Brake
Inoperativ
e When you engage or release the electronic parking brake, the
red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes
and goes out after approx. 10 seconds. The yellow warning
lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning.
X
Switch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
electronic parking brake.
If the electronic parking brake cannot be engaged:
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P
(Y page 291).
X Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a
chock from the vehicle tool kit (Y
page 412).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. $
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only) Service
See Oper.
Manual CL 600 and CL 65 AMG only:
The brake system sensors are malfunctioning. The brake
system continues to function normally with full brake force
boost.
X
Continue driving with added caution.
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible. $
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only) Check
Brake
Fluid
Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Risk of accident!
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Do not drive any further.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. G
Warning!
Driving with the message Check
Brake
Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark
or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. 434
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions¨ STOP Car
Too Low The AIRMATIC is malfunctioning.
X
Avoid excessive steering maneuvers. The fenders or tires
could otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises.
X Stop and press the vehicle level control switch to select a
higher vehicle level (Y
page 317).
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
There is otherwise danger of an accident. ¨ Malfunctio
n The capability of the AIRMATIC system is restricted. This can
impair the handling.
X
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Have the vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Á Night
View
Assist
Inoperativ
e The Night View Assist is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. Á Night
View
Assist
Currently
Unavailabl
e The temperature of the Night View Assist camera is too high
(Y page 333).
X
Wait until the message Night View
Assist Available
Again appears.
In addition you can:
X Swing the camera cover down (Y page 407).
X Adjust the air distribution of the climate control so that air
flows upward (
Y page 195). Á Night
View
Assist
Lights
Must Be
Set to
AUTO or ON You have tried to switch on Night View Assist, but the exterior
lamp switch is not set to c or L.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to c or L
(Y page 275). Á Night
View
Assist
Not In
Reverse
Gear You have tried to switch on Night View Assist while the
automatic transmission was in reverse gear
R.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P, neutral
position
N or drive position D (Y page 291). 438
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsÁ Night
View
Assist
Lights ON
or AUTO,
Not in R
Gear You have tried to switch on Night View Assist, but the exterior
lamp switch is not set to c or L.
In addition, the automatic transmission is in reverse gear
R.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to c or L
(Y page 275).
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P, neutral
position N or drive position D (Y page 291). Á Night
View
Assist
Only When
It Is Dark You have tried to switch on Night View Assist by daylight.
You can only switch on Night View Assist when it is dark.
Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions: The trunk is open.
X
Close the trunk (Y page 258). M You are driving with the hood open.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to
do so.
X Close the hood ( Y page 369).
There is otherwise danger of an accident. C You are driving with at least one door open.
The display symbol shows you which doors are open.
X
Close all doors. _ Lock Seat
Backrest
Front Left
or
Lock Seat
Backrest
Front
Right The driver or front passenger seat backrest is not engaged.
The
driver’s
or front passenger’s seat belt can not secure the
driver or passenger.
X Fold back and push the seat backrest until the seat cushion
and seat
backrest audibly engage into the driving position. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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X SolutionsE Shift to P You have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button and opened the driver’s door with the
automatic transmission not shift to park position
P.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P
(Y page 291).
or
X Close the driver’s door. Â Key
Detected
In Vehicle A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in the vehicle was
recognized while trying to lock the vehicle from the outside.
X
Take the SmartKey out of the vehicle. Â Don’t
Forget
Your Key This message 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.
X
Take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. Â Take Your
Key From
Ignition You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Â Obtain a
New Key The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be replaced.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Â Close
Doors to
Lock
Vehicle You tried to lock the vehicle but not all doors were closed.
X
Close doors and lock the vehicle again. Â Key Does
Not
Belong to
Vehicle The SmartKey in the starter switch does not belong to the
vehicle.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Â Replace
Key
Battery The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO are
discharged.
X
Replace the batteries ( Y page 461).440
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X
Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps
into place. X
Turn the wiper blade in direction of
arrow :.
X Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the
retainer in the direction of arrow ;. Installing wiper blades
X Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it locks in place.
X Rotate the wiper blade into a position
parallel to the wiper arm.
X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the
windshield.
Make sure you hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
! Make sure the wiper blades are installed
properly. Improperly installed wiper blades
may cause windshield damage. Flat tire
Safety notes
G
Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style
accordingly. The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with a spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do
not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible to have the
spare wheel replaced with a regular road
wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one
spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESC when a spare wheel
is mounted.
Preparing the vehicle
X Whenever possible, park the vehicle in a
safe distance from moving traffic on a hard,
flat surface.
X Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
X Turn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
X Turn off the engine.
X Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
or
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open the
driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in
position 0, same as with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch). The
driver’s door can then be closed again.
Open doors only when conditions are safe
to do so.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Remove the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the
starter switch.
X Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway. Open
doors only when conditions are safe to do
so. Flat tire
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then uses very little power and the battery is
spared.
If
the
battery is discharged, you must use the
mechanical key to unlock the vehicle. Charging the battery
G
Warning!
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during
charging and could cause an explosion that
may result
in personal injury, paint damage or
corrosion.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available. It permits the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.
Have the battery charged at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. If you charge the
battery yourself, follow the operating
instructions for your charging device.
Only use a battery charge unit with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
X Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer. Jump starting
G
Warning!
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or
jump starting. You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting
to
jump start a frozen battery can
result in it exploding, causing personal injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
! Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the automatic
transmission which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Jump starting should only be performed
using the jump-start terminals located in
the engine compartment.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a
battery quick-charge unit.
If the engine does not run after several
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter and may
present a fire risk.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch
any other metal part while the other end is
still attached to a battery. Jump starting
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If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started with jumper cables and the fully
charged battery of another vehicle or an
equivalent starter pack. Observe the
following:
R
Access to the battery is not possible on all
vehicles. If you cannot access the battery
of the other vehicle, provide jump start
power by an external battery or starter
pack.
R Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic converter
are cold.
R Do not jump start the engine or charge the
battery if the battery is frozen. Let the
battery thaw out first.
R Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting
with a more powerful battery could damage
the vehicle’s electrical system. Such damage will not be covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
R Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
R Always make sure the jumper cables are
not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts
that move when an engine is started or
running.
R Should the battery be drained completely,
let the donating power source charge the
vehicle for several minutes before
reattempting the starting process.
X Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X Open the hood (Y page 368). Position
A represents the charged battery of
another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack.
! Never invert the terminal connections! 472
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X
Connect positive terminal : of charged
battery A with
positive terminal ; with a
jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positive
terminal : of charged battery A first.
X Start engine of the vehicle with charged
battery A and run at idle speed.
X Connect negative terminal = of charged
battery A with negative terminal ? with
a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to
negative terminal = of charged battery
A first.
X Start engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery and run at idle speed.
You can now turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not switch on the
headlamps under any circumstances.
X Remove the jumper cables from negative
terminals = and ? first.
X Remove the jumper cables from positive
terminals : and ;.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
X Have the battery checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Towing the vehicle
Safety notes
G
Warning!
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
deactivate the HOLD function or DISTRONIC
PLUS if the vehicle is to be towed.
Mercedes-Benz recommends
that the vehicle
be transported with all wheels off the ground
using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly
equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
! To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
If circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front axle raised (except vehicles with
4MATIC) only
so far as necessary to have the
vehicle moved to a safe location where the
recommended towing methods can be
employed.
! Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
R Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the
automatic transmission which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
R Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
R Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts. G
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
! Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or
diagonally, since it could result in damage
to the chassis alignment.
! Do not use the towing eye bolt for
recovery, as
this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
i If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
R the SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch
R the automatic transmission will remain in
park position P Towing the vehicle
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