General Notes - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Display messages
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Don't Forget Your
Key
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Key Not Detected
(red display message)
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Key Not Detected
(white display message)
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Remove 'Start' But‐
ton and Insert Key
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

General notes

Some systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Therefore, some indicator
and warning lamps may light up or flash temporarily. This behavior is non-critical. These indicator
and warning lamps only indicate a malfunction if they light up or flash after starting the engine or
whilst driving.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock. You have opened the
driver's door with the engine switched off.
This display message is shown in the multifunction display for a max-
imum of 60 seconds and is simply a reminder.
Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you leave
X
the vehicle.
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle cen-
trally or start the engine.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Locate the KEYLESS-GO key.
X
A strong source of radio waves is causing interference and this is
preventing the KEYLESS-GO key from being recognized when the
engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and bring into key mode.
X
The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present.
Change the location of the SmartKey with the KEYLESS-GO func-
X
tions in the vehicle.
If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected:
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
The KEYLESS-GO key can continuously not be detected.
KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A warning
tone also sounds.
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
X
position.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 146).
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page 146).
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