2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 381
2006 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Only vehicles with Distronic*: You are too close to the vehicle in front of you The red distance warning lamp to maintain selected speed. comes on while driving. Only vehicles with Distronic*: The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning chime 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. The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark. 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. Refuel at the next gas station ( page 315). Fasten your seat belts. l W < The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving. The red seat belt telltale comes The seat belt telltale reminds you and your on after starting the engine with passengers to fasten your seat belts before all doors closed. driving off. The red seat belt telltale flashes and you additionally hear an intermittent warning signal with increasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds when the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h). You and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts. There are items placed on the front passenger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied. Fasten your seat belts. Remove the items from the front passenger seat and put them in a safe place. 380