Mercedes-Benz 2006 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 378

Problem
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Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving.
Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning chime sound.
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The yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp comes on while
driving.
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The red seat belt telltale comes
on after starting the engine with
all doors closed.
The red seat belt telltale flashes
and you additionally hear an in-
termittent warning signal with
increasing intensity for a maxi-
mum of 60 seconds when the
vehicle's speed exceeds
15 mph (25 km/h).
Possible cause/consequence
You are too close to the vehicle in front of you
to maintain selected speed.
You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle
ahead of you.
The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your prob-
able line of travel.
The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.
The seat belt telltale reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts before
driving off.
You and/or your front passenger have for-
gotten to fasten your seat belts.
There are items placed on the front passen-
ger seat and therefore the system senses the
front passenger seat as being occupied.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
Suggested solution
Apply the brakes immediately to in-
crease the following distance.
Apply the brakes immediately.
Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver
to avoid hitting an obstacle.
Refuel at the next gas station
( page 312).
Fasten your seat belts.
Fasten your seat belts.
Remove the items from the front pas-
senger seat and put them in a safe
place.
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