572 practical hints – Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2007 User Manual

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572

Practical hints

What to do if …?

Problem

Possible cause/consequence

Suggested solution

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PRE-SAFE

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Brake*: The red dis-

tance warning lamp comes on
while driving.

You are too close to the vehicle in front of
you to maintain selected speed.

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Apply the brakes immediately to in-
crease the following distance.

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DISTRONIC Plus* or PRE-SAFE

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Brake*: The red distance warn-
ing lamp comes on while driving
and an acoustic warning
sounds.

You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle
ahead of you.

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Apply the brakes immediately.

DISTRONIC Plus* or PRE-SAFE

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Brake* has

recognized a stationary obstacle on your
probable line of travel.

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Apply the brakes immediately.

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Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver to
avoid hitting an obstacle.

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The yellow ESP

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warning lamp

flashes while driving.

The ESP

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or electronic traction system has

come into operation because of detected
traction loss in at least one tire.

Cruise control and DISTRONIC Plus* are de-
activated.

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When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.

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While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.

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Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.

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Do not deactivate the ESP

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. Exceptions:

(

page 71).

Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.

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