2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS tires

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsTire
Pres.
Monitor Wheel
Sensor
Missing Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only):
At least one sensor is defect (e.g. battery is empty).
The respective tire is indicated by
– – instead of the tire
inflation pressure in the multifunction display.
X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. At least one wheel without appropriate wheel sensors is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
The respective tire is indicated by
– – instead of the tire
inflation pressure in the multifunction display.
X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Tire
Pressure
Monitor Currently
Unavailabl
e The TPMS (USA only) or Advanced TPMS (Canada only) cannot
monitor the tire inflation pressure due to a nearby radio
interference source or insufficient power supply.
As
soon as the causes of the malfunction have been rectified,
the TPMS or Advanced TPMS becomes active again
automatically after a few minutes of driving. Please
correct
the tire
pressure. Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only):
The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire.
or
The tire inflation pressures of the individual tires differ from
each other significantly.
The tire inflation pressure values are shown in the
multifunction display.
X
Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 185).
X Restart the Advanced TMPS ( Y page 192).Caution
Tire
Pressure
Tire
Defect Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only):
At least one tire is deflating.
The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 271). Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsCheck
Tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only):
The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantly
below the reference value.
The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.
X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required.
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 271). G
Warning!
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. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire. G
Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear
unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are
more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. Symbol messages
Brake Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions# Brake Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
X
Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. !
Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. 238
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Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsG Tele Aid
Inoperativ
e One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are
malfunctioning.
X
Have the Tele Aid system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. + Restraint
System
Malfunctio
n
Service
Required The system is malfunctioning.
X
Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked
immediately. G
Warning!
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is
indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not
be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system
checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be
activated

when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
which could also result in injury.
Driving systems Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions¨ Vehicle
Rising The vehicle is adjusting to your level selection.
¨ Vehicle
Rising
Please
Wait The vehicle level is too low.
X
Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display. ¨ STOP
Vehicle
Too Low The AIRMATIC DC is malfunctioning.
X
Avoid excessive steering maneuvers. The fenders or tires
could otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises.
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Drive to the side of the road and select a higher vehicle level
(Y page 138).
Depending on the type of malfunction, this may raise the
vehicle’s level.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
There is otherwise danger of an accident. 240
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsb Front
Left Turn
Signal
or
Front
Right
Turn
Signal The left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 266). b Left
Mirror
Turn
Signal
or
Right
Mirror
Turn
Signal The turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror is
malfunctioning.
This message will only appear if all LEDs have
stopped working.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. Tires
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsh Please
correct
the tire
pressure. The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire.
or
The tire inflation pressure of the individual tires differ from
each other significantly.
X
Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 185). h Tire
Pressure
Caution
Tire
Defect At least one tire is deflating.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 271). h Tire
Pressure
Check
Tires The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantly
below the reference value.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.
X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required.
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 271). 250
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G
Warning!
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. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire. G
Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear
unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are
more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. What to do if …
Lamps in instrument cluster
Notes If any of the following lamps in the instrument
cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-
check when switching on the ignition, have
the respective bulb checked and replaced if
necessary.
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The low-
beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam
headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal
indicator

lamps will only come on if activated.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to
come on when the ignition is switched on,
have it checked and replaced if necessary. What to do if …
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Tires
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsh
USA only:
Combination
low
tire pressure
telltale/TPMS
malfunction
telltale for the
TPMS
illuminates
continuously.
Canada only:
Low tire
pressure telltale
for the
Advanced TPMS
illuminates
continuously. The TPMS (USA only) or Advanced TPMS (Canada only) detects a
loss of pressure in at least one tire.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display
(Y page 228).
If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire(s) has (have) been
corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction
telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving. h
USA only:
Combination
low

tire pressure
telltale/TPMS
malfunction
telltale for the
TPMS flashes 60
seconds and
then stays
illuminated. There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
X
Read and observe messages in the multifunction display
(Y page 228).
X Have the TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
After the malfunction has been remedied, the combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes
of driving. G
Warning!
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked at least once a month
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door B-
pillar

or the tire inflation pressure label on the
inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
or the tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been

equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires are significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly underinflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. Please note that What to do if …
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the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not
reached
the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
USA only:
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately 1 minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
incompatible replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly. Lamp in center console
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions04
The front passenger
front air bag off
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated
with the weight of a
typical adult or
someone larger than a
small individual on the
front passenger seat.
The system is malfunctioning.
X
Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and
follow corrective steps (Y page 228). G
Warning!
If the 04 indicator lamp
illuminates and remains illuminated with the
weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger
seat,

do not have any passenger use the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired. 260
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Removing wiper blades
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
X Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps
into place. X
Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to
wiper arm.
X Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the
retainer. Installing wiper blades
X Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it locks in place.
X Rotate the wiper blade into a position
parallel to the wiper arm.
X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the
windshield.
Make sure you hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
! Make sure the wiper blades are installed
properly. Improperly installed wiper blades
may cause windshield damage. Flat tire
Safety notes
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
Minispare wheel or a spare wheel with
collapsible tire. For information on your vehicle’s equipment,
see “Rims and tires” (
Y page 291). G
Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel 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 a spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do
not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Contact the nearest authorized 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 spare
wheel is mounted. Preparing the vehicle
X Whenever possible, park the vehicle in a
safe distance from moving traffic on a hard,
flat surface.
X Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
X Turn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
X Turn off the engine.
X Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
or
X 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 can then be closed again. Flat tire
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