Mercedes-Benz 2006 CLS-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Distronic
External interference
Reactivate
The Distronic* is switched off and is
temporarily unavailable.
̈ Try activating the Distronic* again later.
Drive to workshop
The Distronic* is malfunctioning or
the display is malfunctioning.
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Currently unavailable
See Operator’s Manual
Distronic* is switched off if:
ț the Distronic* cover in the area
of the radiator grille is dirty
ț the functionality is impaired by
heavy rain or thick fog
̈ If necessary, clean the Distronic* cover in the
area of the radiator grille (
page 346).
̈ Restart the vehicle.
or
Distronic* becomes operational again without the
engine being restarted when:
ț dirt on the grille falls off while driving (e.g.
slush or snow)
ț the system recognizes full sensor availability
(due to lessening rain or the road surface dry-
ing)
ț the message in the multifunction display dis-
appears
ț the speed last stored flashes in the display for
5 seconds.
You can operate Distronic* as usual again.