Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual page 383

Display messages
DISTRONIC PLUS
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DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS
Override
DISTRONIC PLUS
--- mph
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible
causes are:
the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim is dirty
R
function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R
the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
R
the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
R
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R
the on-board voltage is too low.
R
A warning tone also sounds.
If the display message does not disappear:
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
Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim
X
( page 431).
Y
Clean the bumpers (
X
Restart the engine.
X
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
DISTRONIC is operational again.
DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) and
®
PRE-SAFE Brake may be inoperative as well.
A warning tone also sounds.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
X
An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
X
( page 298).
Y
Display messages
Y
page 431).
Y
page 289).
Z
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