Mercedes-Benz CLS 280 2008, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp flashes while the
vehicle is in motion.
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
or traction control has
intervened because at least one
wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or Distronic* is
deactivated.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull-
ing away.
X Release the accelerator pedal while you are driving.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
®
. Exceptions: (
Y
page 59).
3
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while you are driving. You
will also hear a warning
tone. You are driving with the parking
brake applied. X Release the parking brake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
3
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. You will also hear a
warning tone.
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in
the fluid reservoir.
X
Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(
Y
page 219).
X
Under no circumstances should you top up the brake fluid. This will
not rectify the fault.
l
The red distance warning
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.
X Increase the distance.
Practical advice
* optional
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