2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG steering

358 Practical hints
What to do if …
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display
Warning and malfunction messages ap-
pear in the multifunction display located in
the instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messag-
es are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(
page 139) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the
multifunction display in red color.Certain messages of high priority cannot
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (
page 26) or
buttonj, k, è orÿ on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and mes-
sages of less immediate priority can be
cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button or buttonj,
k, è orÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel. They are then stored in the
vehicle status message memory
(
page 151). Remember that clearing a
message will only make the message
disappear. Clearing a message will not
correct the condition that caused the mes-
sage to appear.
Warning!G
All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed as soon as possible at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property dam-
age or personal injury.

360 Practical hints
What to do if …
Text messages
Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
ABSABS, ESP
Inoperative
See Operator’s Man.The ABS, ESP® as well as PRE-SAFE® have
switched off due to a malfunction.
BAS is also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS, BAS, ESP
® and
PRE-SAFE® available.
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels
w i l l l o c k d u r i n g h a r d b raking, reducing steering
capability.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
ABSABS, ESP
Unavailable
See Operator’s Man.The ABS, ESP® as well as PRE-SAFE® were
deactivated because of insufficient power
supply. The charging voltage has fallen be-
low 10 volts.
BAS is also switched off.
The brake system still functions normally
but without ABS, BAS, ESP
® and
PRE-SAFE® available.
When the voltage is above this value again, the
ABS, ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are operational again
and the message should disappear.
If the message does not disappear:
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

369 Practical hints
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Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
Run Flat Indicator
InoperativeRun Flat Indicator is malfunctioning.Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Check tires,
then restart
Run Flat IndicatorThere was a warning message about
a loss in the tire inflation pressure
and the Run Flat Indicator has not
been reactivated yet.Make sure that the correct tire inflation pres-
sure is set for each tire.
Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator.
Run Flat Indicator
InoperativeThe Run Flat Indicator has been
switched off due to an error.Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire Pressure
Check TiresThe Run Flat Indicator indicates that
the pressure is too low in one or
more tires.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Ob-
serve the traffic situation around you.
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as
required (
page 303).
If necessary, change the wheel (page 412).
Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator after adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure values
(
page 305).
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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HCaution
Tire Pressure
Tire DefectOne or more tires are deflating.
The respective tire is shown in the
multifunction display.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
If necessary, change the wheel (page 412).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Check TiresVehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
The tire pressure in one or more tires
is already below the minimum value.
The respective tire is shown in the
multifunction display.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Check and adjust tire pressure as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (page 412).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
HPlease correct
the tire pressure.The pressure is too low in one or more
tires.Check and correct tire inflation pressure as
required (
page 303).
Tire Pressure
Caution
Tire DefectOne or more tires are deflating.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
If necessary, change the wheel (page 412).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire Pressure
Check TiresVehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
The tire pressure in one or more tires
is already below the minimum value.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Check and adjust tire pressure as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (page 412).
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
tFunction
UnavailableThis display appears if button t or
s on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
W Top Up
Washer FluidThe fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of
total reservoir capacity.Add washer fluid (page 292).
@Vehicle RisingYour vehicle is adjusting to your level se-
lection.
Vehicle Rising
Please WaitThe vehicle level is too low.Do not drive off.
The Airmatic has not yet adjusted the
vehicle level to the necessary height
required for driving.
Wait until the message disappears
from the multifunction display.
You may then drive off.

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Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
@STOP
Vehicle Too LowThe Airmatic* is malfunctioning.Avoid excessive steering input. The fender
or tires could otherwise be damaged. Lis-
ten for scraping noises.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Drive to the side of the road and select
a higher vehicle level (
page 231).
Depending on the type of malfunction,
this may raise the vehicle’s level.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
MalfunctionThe system display or the system is mal-
functioning.
The system is functional only to a limited
extent.Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the vehicle checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Set the parking brake.
Move the gear selector lever toP.
Turn off the engine (page 60).
Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Vehicles with SmartKey: Remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Open the
driver’s door (this puts the starter
switch in position 0, same as with the
SmartKey removed from the starter
switch). The driver’s door then can be
closed again.
Mounting the spare wheel
iOpen door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
Warning!G
The dimensions of the spare wheel
(Minispare or collapsible tire) are different
from those of the road wheels. As a result,
the vehicle handling characteristics change
when driving with a spare wheel mounted.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex-
ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a Minis-
pare or collapsible tire is mounted.