light MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2014 C217 Owner's Manual
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6
Front Left SRS
Malfunction
Service Required
or
Front Right SRS Malfunction
Service Required SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The
6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrumen tcluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6
Rear Left SRS
Malfunction
Service Required
or
Rear Right SRS Malfunction
Service Required SRS has malfunctione
dat the rear on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The ai rbags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased ris kofinjury.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. 6
Left Side Curtain
Airbag Malfunction
Service Required
or
Right Side Curtain Airbag
Malfunction
Service Required There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window
curtain air bag.
The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator's
Manual The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even
though:
R
an adult
or
R a person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may
interpret the occupant's weight as lowe rthan it actually is.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Have the occupant get out of the vehicle.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Y page 50) and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Y page 50) has
deactivated the front-passenger air bag.
R The Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Oper. Manual or
Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Oper.
Manual display messages must not appearint
he multifunction
display.
X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appearint he
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 364
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Front Passenger
Airbag Enabled
See Operator's
Manual The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
R
a child, a small adult or an objec tweighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat
or
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detec tobjects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X If necessary, secure the child in a child restraint system on a
suitable rear seat.
X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detec tthe additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Y page 50) and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Y page 50) has
deactivated the front-passenger air bag.
R The Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual or
Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual display messages must not appearint
he
multifunction display.
X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appearint he
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator 366
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lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are no
tfulfilled, the system is no toperating
correctly.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. G
WARNING
If the 42 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above corrective
steps, do not have any children twelve years old and under and other small individuals use the
front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
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b
Check Left
Cornering
Light or
Check Right Cornering
Light The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 256).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Left Low
Beam or
Check Right
Low Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 256).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Rear Left
Turn
Signal or
Check Rear Right Turn
Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 256).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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b
Check
Left Daytime
Running
Light or
Check Right Daytime
Running Light The lef
torright-hand daytime running lamp is defective.
X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
(Y page 256).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Active Headlamps
Inoperative The active light function is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Malfunction See
Oper. Manual The exterior lighting is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
AUTO
Lamp Function
Inoperative The light sensor is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
USA only:
X Switch off the daytime running lamps in the on-board computer
(Y page 349).
X Switch the lights on and off using the light switch. b
Please Switch Off
Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Turn the light switch to $orc.
or
X If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop. Adaptive High-beam
Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 370
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Driving systems
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À
Attention Assist:
Drowsiness
Detected Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that
the driver is tired or paying less attention
.Awarning tone also
sounds.
X If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest. À
Attention Assist
Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST has failed.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. Á
Night View Assist
Inoperative Night View Assist Plus is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Á
Night View Assist
Currently
Unavailable The temperature of the camera is too high.
X
Wait until you see the Night View Assist Available Again display message.
You can also:
X Fold the camera cover down (Y page 432).
X Adjust the air distribution of the automatic air conditioning
upwards. Á
Night View Assist
Lights Must Be Set
To AUTO or ON Ac
ondition for activating Night View Assist Plus has not been
fulfilled.
X Turn the light switch to corL. Á
Night View Assist
Not In Reverse Gear Ac
ondition for activating Night View Assist Plus has not been
fulfilled.
X Shift the transmission to P,Nor D. Á
Night View Assist
Lights ON or AUTO,
Not in R Gear Ac
ondition for activating Night View Assist Plus has not been
fulfilled.
X Turn the light switch to corL.
X Shift the transmission to P,Nor D. Display messages
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ABC
Malfunction Stop
Vehicle The ABC (Active Body Control) vehicle level is too low.
X
Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely as soo nas possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the display
message disappears. The vehicle is leaking oil.
The display message is shown continuously.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. The display message is shown continuously.
ABC is malfunctioning.
X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement
is too large.
X Listen for scraping sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ABC
Vehicle Rising
Please Wait Briefly The ABC vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary.
X
Do not pull away.
The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears. ABC
Malfunction The ABC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be affected.
X
Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ë
Off The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 308). The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brak
epedal is firmly
depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
X Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function
(Y page 308). Display messages
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Active Blind Spot
Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Active Blind Spot Assis
tis temporarily inoperative. Possible
causes are:
R the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
If the display message does not disappear:
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 289).
X Cleant he sensors (Y page 431).
X Restart the engine.
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again. Active Blind Spot
Assist
Inoperative Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance
Inoperative Parking Guidance is malfunctioning (Y
page 315).
X Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Seat belts
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
7
After starting the
engine, the red seat
bel
twarning lamp lights
up for six seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and fron
tpassenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X Faste nyour seat belt (Y page 55). 7
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 55).
The warning tone ceases. 7
The red seat belt
warning lamp lights up
after the engine starts,
as soon as the driver's
or the front-passenger
door is closed.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 55).
The warning lamp goes out. There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X
Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. 7
The red seat belt
warning lamp flashes
and an intermittent
audible warning
sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. In
addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h)
or you have
briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 55).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentw arning tone
ceases. There are objects on th
efront-passenge rseat. In addition, you are
driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentw arning tone
ceases. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction.
BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program), PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function and
hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP
®
, EBD
(electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE ®
,
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist are therefore
also deactivated, for example.
Self-diagnosis is not yet complete or the on-board voltage may be
insufficient, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,
making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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