Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Driving and parking
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The engine does not start. You can hear
the starter.
There could be a malfunction in the engine
electronics or in the fuel supply system.
Carry out the following steps:
X
If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position
0 and repeat the starting
procedure.
X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-
GO: Close any doors that may be open to
allow for better detection of the SmartKey.
or
X
Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio
signals from another source may be inter-
fering with the KEYLESS-GO function.
X
Repeat the starting procedure.
If the engine does not start after several start-
ing attempts:
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The engine does not start. You cannot
hear the starter.
The battery may not be sufficiently charged.
X Get a jump start (
Y
page 324).
If the engine will not start despite a jump
start:
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The starter has been exposed to excessive
temperatures.
X
Let the starter cool for about two minutes.
X
Repeat the starting procedure.
If the engine does not start after several start-
ing attempts:
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
Driving off
G
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
!
Do not run cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high
engine speeds may shorten the service life
of the engine. This is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperatures
below 68‡ (20†), the engine’s maximum
speed is restricted in order to protect it
from damage. Avoid driving your vehicle at
full speed when the engine is cold to pre-
vent premature engine wear and/or dimin-
ished comfort.
! If you hear a warning signal and the mes-
sage
Release Parking Brake
appears in
the multifunction display when driving off,
you have forgotten to release the parking
brake.
Release the parking brake.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may
cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
! Simultaneously depressing the accelera-
tor pedal and applying the brakes reduces
engine performance and causes premature
brake and drivetrain wear which is not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War-
ranty.
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