Display Message - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

Display messages
T!
÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
F
(USA
J
only) (Canada
only)
Please Release
Parking Brake
$
(USA
J
only) (Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP
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SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due
to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
X
Release the parking brake.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G
WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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Brake may also have failed.
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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