Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Owner's Manual

Display messages
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Safety systems (4-button multifunction steering wheel)
Display messages
ABS
curr. unavail.
ABS
inoperative
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP
gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE
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start assist and ESP
able.
The adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
Possible causes:
self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R
the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
R
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-
ing movements at a speed above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE
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and ESP trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å, ! and J warning lamps light
up in the instrument cluster.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
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(Electronic Stability Pro-
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, the HOLD function, hill
trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavail-
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
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, the HOLD function, hill start assist