Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
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Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving. You are too close to the vehicle in front of
you to maintain selected speed.
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Apply the brakes immediately to in-
crease the following distance.
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Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
앫
You are gaining too rapidly on the vehi-
cle ahead of you.
앫
The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your
probable line of travel.
왘
Apply the brakes immediately.
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Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver to
avoid hitting an obstacle.
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The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
Distronic* is deactivated.
왘
When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate the ESP
®
. Exceptions:
(
컄
page 83).
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.