Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLS-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
l The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving.
You are too close to the vehicle in front
of you to maintain selected speed.
̈ Apply the brakes immediately to increase
the following distance.
l The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning chime sound.
ț You are gaining too rapidly on the ve-
hicle ahead of you.
ț The distance warning system has
recognized a stationary obstacle on
your probable line of travel.
̈ Apply the brakes immediately.
̈ Carefully observe the traffic situation. You
may need to brake or maneuver to avoid
hitting an obstacle.
W The yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp comes on while
driving.
The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.
̈ Refuel at the next gas station
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page 283).
< The red seat belt telltale comes
on for a maximum of 6 seconds
after starting the engine.
The seat belt telltale reminds you and
your passengers to fasten your seat
belts before driving off.
̈ Fasten your seat belts.
Regardless of whether the seat belts are
fastened or not, the seat belt telltale al-
ways comes on and remains lit for
6 seconds after starting the engine.
< You hear a warning chime for a
maximum of 6 seconds after
starting the engine.
You have forgotten to fasten your seat
belt.
̈ Fasten your seat belt.
The warning chime stops sounding.