Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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Battery/Alternator
Stop vehicle
The battery is malfunctioning.
The electro-hydraulic brake system re-
quires electrical energy and therefore has
only limited operation. Considerably
greater brake pedal force is required and
the stopping distance is increased.
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Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Adjust driving to be consis-
tent with reduced braking responsive-
ness.
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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Low voltage
Start engine
The battery has insufficient voltage.
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Start the engine (
2
Brake wear
Visit workshop
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
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Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected by a qualified technician at
the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet.