Mercedes-Benz Cls 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
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The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning chime sound.
앫
You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle
ahead of you.
앫
The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your prob-
able line of travel.
왘
Apply the brakes immediately.
왘
Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver
to avoid hitting an obstacle.
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The yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp comes on while
driving. The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.
왘
Refuel at the next gas station
(
컄
page 276).
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The red seat belt telltale comes
on after starting the engine with
all doors closed. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts before
driving off.
왘
Fasten your seat belts.
The red seat belt telltale flashes
and you additionally hear an
intermittent warning signal with
increasing intensity for a maxi-
mum of 60 seconds when the
vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h). You and/or your front passenger have for-
gotten to fasten your seat belts.
There are items placed on the front passen-
ger seat and therefore the system senses the
front passenger seat as being occupied.
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Fasten your seat belts.
왘
Remove the items from the front pas-
senger seat and put them in a safe
place.