Mercedes-Benz 2009 C-Class Operator's Manual page 340

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
- The yellow ABS indicator
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
-
v
The yellow ABS malfunction
indicator lamp and the yellow
®
ESP warning lamp come on
while the engine is running and an
acoustic warning sounds.
338
Possible cause/consequence
The ABS is temporarily not
®
available. The ESP , the BAS and
the EBP are also unavailable.
The self-diagnosis has not been
completed yet.
The brake system is still
functioning normally but without
the systems specified above.
The brake system is still
functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS,
®
the EBP and the ESP are
unavailable.
Suggested solutions
The indicator lamp will go out after driving a short distance at a vehicle
speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out:
X
Continue driving with added caution.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
X
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard
braking, reducing steering capability.
X
Read and observe messages in the multifunction display
( Y page 305).
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.