2003 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 265

Practical hints What to do if ...? Problem Possible cause The red distance indicator lamp You are too close to the vehicle in front of you lights up while driving. to maintain selected speed. The red distance indicator lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you. The distance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle on your probable line of travel. Suggested solution Apply the brakes immediately to increase the following distance. Apply the brakes immediately. Carefully observe the traffic situation. You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle. Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. l l - The yellow ABS malfunction indi- The ABS has detected a malfunction and has cator lamp comes on while driv- switched off. The BAS and the ESP are also ing. switched off (see messages in display). The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available. If the ABS control unit control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as Parktronic*, Failure to follow these instructions inDistronic*, the navigation system and the au- creases the risk of an accident. tomatic transmission can also malfunction. The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts and the ABS has switched off. When the voltage is above this value again, the ABS is operational again. If necessary, have the generator and battery checked. 265