2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS warning

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator
lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric
parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or
remains lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.XAllow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.XUse the folding wheel chock (Y page 438) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.XWhen the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake.F (USA
only) ! (Canada
only)
Parking Brake
InoperativeThe yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator
lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric
parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or
remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.XSwitch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to P.XUse the folding wheel chock (Y page 438) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.F (USA
only) ! (Canada
only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking BrakeThe red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.XSmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.XKEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.360Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions$ (USA
only) J (Canada
only)
Service See
Operator's ManualThere is a malfunction in the system. The brake system continues
to operate normally.XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.$ (USA
only) J (Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
LevelThere is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Additionally, the red $ (USA only)/ J (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 289).XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsG
Tele Aid
InoperativeUSA only: one or more of the main functions in the mbrace system
are malfunctioning.
Canada only: one or more of the main functions of the TELEAID
system are malfunctioning.XUSA only: have the mbrace system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.XCanada only: have the TELEAID system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See
Operator's ManualImportant functions of PRE-SAFE ®
have failed. All other occupant
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.Display messages361On-board computer and displaysZ

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsPRE-SAFE
Function Currently
Limited See
Operator's ManualPRE-SAFE ®
Brake is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim is dirty
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
If the display message does not disappear:XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 289).XClean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim
( Y page 431).XClean the bumpers ( Y page 431).XRestart the engine.
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is operational again.
PRE-SAFE
Function Limited
See Operator's
ManualPRE-SAFE ®
Brake is defective. BAS PLUS or the distance warning
signal may also have failed.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.6
SRS Malfunction
Service RequiredThere is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument
cluster.GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.362Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions6
Front Left SRS
Malfunction
Service Required  
or  Front Right SRS
Malfunction
Service RequiredSRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.6
Rear Left SRS
Malfunction
Service Required  
or  Rear Right SRS
Malfunction
Service RequiredSRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.6
Left Side Curtain
Airbag Malfunction
Service Required  
or  Right Side
Curtain Airbag
Malfunction
Service RequiredThere is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window
curtain air bag.
The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.GWARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Display messages363On-board computer and displaysZ

GWARNING
If the 42 indicator lamp remains lit with an adult occupant on the front-passenger
seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use the front-
passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Display messages365On-board computer and displaysZ

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionslamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.GWARNING
If the 42 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above corrective
steps, do not have any children twelve years old and under and other small individuals use the
front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Check Left
Cornering
Light or Check
Right Cornering
LightThe left or right-hand cornering light is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 256).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Left Low
Beam or Check Right
Low BeamThe left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 256).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Rear Left
Turn
Signal or Check
Rear Right Turn
SignalThe rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 256).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Display messages367On-board computer and displaysZ

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Check Left Daytime
Running
Light or Check
Right Daytime
Running LightThe left or right-hand daytime running lamp is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 256).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Active Headlamps
InoperativeThe active light function is defective.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Malfunction See
Oper. ManualThe exterior lighting is defective.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
AUTO Lamp Function
InoperativeThe light sensor is defective.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
USA only:
XSwitch off the daytime running lamps in the on-board computer
( Y page 349).XSwitch the lights on and off using the light switch.b
Please Switch Off
LightsThe lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop.Adaptive High-beam
Assist InoperativeAdaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.370Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

EngineDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions+
Check Coolant
Level See Oper.
ManualThe coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.XAdd coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
( Y page 424).XIf coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.Display messages371On-board computer and displaysZ