Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
l *
The red distance warn-
ing system lamp lights
up while the vehicle is in
motion.
G
Risk of accident
The distance to the vehicle in front is too
short for the speed selected.
Increase the distance.
l *
The red distance warn-
ing system lamp lights
up while the vehicle is in
motion.
You also hear a warning
signal.
G
Risk of accident
You are approaching a vehicle in front at
too great a speed.
Be prepared to brake immediately.
G
Risk of accident
Distronic* or Distronic Plus* has detected
a stationary obstacle in your line of travel.
The system will not brake the vehicle.
Be prepared to brake immediately.
Pay careful attention to the traffic situa-
tion. It may be necessary to brake or take
evasive action.
!
The red indicator lamp
for the electric parking
brake is flashing and/or
the yellow warning lamp
for the electric parking
brake is lit.
G
Risk of accident
The electric parking brake has malfunc-
tioned or is faulty.
Observe the additional messages in the
multi-function display ( page 422).
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