2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE brake light

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions ÷ currently
unavaila‐
ble See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, HOLD, hill start assist, the adaptive
brake lights and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are temporarily
unavailable. The self diagnosis function might not be com-
plete, for example. The brake system continues to function
normally, but without the functions listed above. In addition,
the ÷ andå warning lamps light up in the instrument
cluster.
BAS PLUS* and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* may have failed.
X On a suitable stretch of road, carefully manoeuvre the vehi-
cle slightly to the left and right at a speed above 20 km/h
until the display message disappears. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, HOLD, hill start assist, the adaptive
brake lights and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are temporarily
unavailable due to undervoltage. The battery might not be
charging, for example. The brake system continues to func-
tion normally, but without the functions listed above.
BAS PLUS* and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* may have failed.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The
÷ warning lamp flashes.
G Risk of accident
ETS (Electronic Traction System) is deactivated.
BAS PLUS* and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* may have failed.
X Let the brakes cool down until the display message disap-
pears and the ÷warning lamp goes out.
ETS is reactivated. J Check
brake
fluid
level
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In
addition, the Jwarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not con-
tinue driving under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rectify the fault. Display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions J EBV, ABS
and ESP
inopera‐
tive See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of accident
EBV (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP ®
, BAS,
PRE-SAFE ®
, HOLD, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights
and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a mal-
function. In addition, the ÷,å,J and! warning
lamps in the instrument cluster light up and a warning tone
sounds. The brake system continues to function normally, but
without the functions listed above.
BAS PLUS* and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* may have failed.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. # Check
brake wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ! Release
parking
brake !
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone
sounds.
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully (Y page 205). !
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone
sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake (Y page 205).
X After the emergency stop: release the electric parking
brake lever. 334
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions !
The indicator lamp (red) flashes, the warning lamp (yel-
low) lights up and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is faulty and the braking effect is
restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:
X Release the electric parking brake handle.
While the vehicle is stationary:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake.
If the display message continues to be shown:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 315) from the vehicle
tool kit to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ! Parking
brake See
Owner's
Manual !
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the
indicator lamp (red) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully (Y page 205).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
X Switch off the ignition.
X Pull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the display message continues to be shown:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 315) from the vehicle
tool kit to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions !
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
The power supply for the electric parking brake was interrup-
ted.
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully (Y page 205).
or
X Pull the electric parking brake lever until the display mes-
sage disappears. !
The indicator lamp (red) flashes, the warning lamp (yel-
low) lights up and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully (Y page 205).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the
indicator lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the
electric parking brake has been engaged or released. It then
goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
over- or undervoltage.
X Pull away carefully (Y page 205).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
In case of over- or undervoltage:
X Remove the cause for the over- or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage or release
the electric parking brake.
If this does not release the electric parking brake:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 336
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions !
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the
indicator lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the
electric parking brake has been engaged or released. It then
goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
X Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release
the electric parking brake during this time.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 204).
X When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off
and on again, then engage or release the electric parking. ! Parking
brake
inopera‐
tive !
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the
indicator lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the
electric parking brake has been engaged or released. It then
goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 315) from the vehicle
tool kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ! Turn on
the igni‐
tion to
release
the park‐
ing brake !
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X Key: turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS GO*: switch on the ignition. Display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions The poly-V-belt may have torn.
X
Stop immediately and safely when traffic conditions permit
and check the poly-V-belt.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
X Do not drive on. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is intact:
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting
the engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Observe the coolant temperature gauge.
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. b Third
brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty. The display message will only
appear if all LEDs have failed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Left-hand
cornering
light
or
Right-
hand cor‐
nering
light The left-hand or right-hand cornering lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb (Y page 369). b Left-hand
dipped
beam
or
Right-
hand
dipped
beam The left-hand or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Active
Light
Function
inopera‐
tive
The active light function* is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions b Left-hand
reversing
lamp
or
Right-
hand
reversing
lamp The left-hand or right-hand reversing lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Left-hand
tail lamp/
brake lamp
or
Right-
hand tail
lamp/
brake lamp The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty. The
display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Intell.
Light Sys‐
tem inop‐
erative The Intelligent Light System is faulty. The lights remain avail-
able without the Intelligent Light System.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Á Night
View
Assist
inopera‐
tive
Night View Assist* is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Á Night
View
Assist
currently
unavaila‐
ble The temperature of the camera is too high.
X
Wait until you see the Night View Assist available
again display message.
You can also:
X Fold the camera cover down (Y page 311).
X Adjust the air distribution of the automatic air conditioning
upwards. Á Night
View
Assist
Lights
must be
on or set
to AUTO
A condition for activating Night View Assist* has not been
met.
X
Turn the light switch to corL. 346
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions !
The yellow ABS
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a fault. Other
systems, e.g. BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS* (Brake Assist Plus),
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program), EBV (electronic brake-force
distribution), PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake*, HOLD, hill start
assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, are
also deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. Therefore, the wheels could lock if you
brake hard.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 316).
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ·
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 small for the speed
selected.
X Increase the distance. ·
The red distance
warning lamp*
lights up while
the vehicle is in
motion. A warn-
ing tone also
sounds. G
Risk of accident
You are approaching a vehicle in front at too great a speed
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action. G
Risk of accident
Distronic* or Distronic Plus* has detected a stationary obstacle
in your line of travel. The vehicle will not be braked automatically.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action. Troubleshooting
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