Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Distronic
External interference
Reactivate
The Distronic* is switched off and is
temporarily unavailable.
̈
Try activating the Distronic* again later.
Drive to workshop
The Distronic* is malfunctioning or
the display is malfunctioning.
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Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Currently unavailable
See Operator’s Manual
Distronic* is switched off if:
ț
the Distronic* cover in the area
of the radiator grille is dirty
ț
the functionality is impaired by
heavy rain or thick fog
̈
If necessary, clean the Distronic* cover in the
area of the radiator grille (
̈
Restart the vehicle.
or
Distronic* becomes operational again without the
engine being restarted when:
ț
dirt on the grille falls off while driving (e.g.
slush or snow)
ț
the system recognizes full sensor availability
(due to lessening rain or the road surface dry-
ing)
ț
the message in the multifunction display dis-
appears
ț
the speed last stored flashes in the display for
5 seconds.
You can operate Distronic* as usual again.