warning lights MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owner's Guide

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Solutions
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Please Release
Parking Brake
The red(USA only)/ (Canada only) indicatorlamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.Acondition for automatic
release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Ypage 154).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
The red(USA only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking
(Ypage 154).
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual
The yellow warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
XShift the transmission toP.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow warning lamp and the red(USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
or
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 154).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The red(USA only)/ (Canada only) indicatorlamp
flashes and the yellow warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red(USA only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp
continues to flash:
XDo not drive on.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 337).
XShift the transmission toP.
XTurn the frontwheels towards the curb.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. The red(USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 154).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release the electric parkingbrake, the red(USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to
apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Parking Brake
Inoperative
The yellow warning lamp lights up. The red(USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
XEngage or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking
brake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XEngage or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The display message is only shown while the vehicle is in motion.
The yellow warning lamp lights up and the red(USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake
The red(USA only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
XTurn the SmartKey to position1in the ignition lock.
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(USA
only)(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
There is notenough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the(USA only)/(Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a riskofanaccident.
XPull overand stop the vehicle safely as soonas possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.

Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

mbrace Inoperative
One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
XHave the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.

SRS Malfunction
Service Required
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System). Thewarning lamp also lights up in the instrument
cluster.
GWARNING
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.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on occupant safety (Ypage 38).
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Front Left
Malfunction
Service Required
orFront Right
Malfunction
Service Required
SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The
warning lamp also lights up in the instrumentcluster.
GWARNING
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.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear Left
Malfunction
Service Required
orRear Right
Malfunction
Service Required
SRS has malfunctionedat the rear on the left or right. The
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The airbags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased riskofinjury.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Left Side Curtain
AirbagMalfunction
Service Required
orRight Side
Curtain Airbag
Malfunction
Service Required
There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window
curtain air bag. Thewarning lamp also lights up in the
instrument cluster.
GWARNING
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.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Rear Left
Sidemarker Lampor
Check Rear Right
Sidemarker Lamp
The rear leftorright side marker lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

CheckLeftDaytime
Running Lightor
Check Right
Daytime Running
Light
The left-hand or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Active Light
System Inoperative
The active light function is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction See
Operator's Manual
The exterior lighting is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

AutoLampFunction
Inoperative
The light sensor is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Switch Off Lights
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to.
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Inoperative
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily
inoperative. Possible causes are:
Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
XClean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again,
theAdaptive Highbeam Assist Now Availablemessage is
displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.
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Solutions
Wiper
Malfunctioning
The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Hazard Warning
Flashers
Malfunctioning
The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions

Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
XUse the correct SmartKey.

TakeYourKeyfrom
Ignition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey.

Obtain a New Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Seatbelts
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions

After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for six seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and frontpassenger
to fasten their seat belts.
XFastenyour seat belt (Ypage 50).

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.
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 50).
The warning tone ceases.
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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.
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 50).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
XRemove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out.

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).
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 50).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentwarning tone
ceases.
There are objects on thefront-passengerseat. In addition, you are
driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
XRemove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentwarning tone
ceases.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
(USA only)
(Canada only)
The red indicator lamp
for the electric parking
brake flashes or lights
up and/or the yellow
warning lamp for the
electric parking brake
lights up.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System).
GWARNING
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.
XDrive on carefully.
XHave SRS checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
For further information about SRS, see (Ypage 38).
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Engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions

The yellow Check
Engine warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
Rin the engine management
Rin the fuel injection system
Rin the exhaust system
Rin the ignition system
Rin the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the enginemay
be running in emergency mode.
XHave the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
iIn some states, you must immediately visit a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as the yellow CheckEngine warning
lamp lights up.This depends on the locally applicable legal
requirements. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving.


The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.


The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the engine is
running.
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:close the fuel filler
cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
\r
The red coolant
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running and the coolant
temperature gage is at
the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is
defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a
risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue
driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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