What To Do If - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

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What to do if ...

Lamps in instrument cluster
Notes
If any of the following lamps in the instrument
cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-
check when switching on the ignition, have
the respective bulb checked and replaced if
necessary.
Brake
Problem
! The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.
! The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps
(except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp,
and turn signal indicator lamps unless
activated) in the instrument cluster come on.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to
come on when the ignition is switched on,
have it checked and replaced if necessary.
Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions
The ABS has detected a malfunction and switched off. The BAS,
®
the ESP and the EBP are also switched off (see messages in
multifunction display).
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
systems specified above available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as
the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be
malfunctioning.
X
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.
X
Read and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y
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.
The ABS has switched off due to insufficient power supply.
The battery might not be charged sufficiently.
When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS is
operational again and the ABS indicator lamp should go out.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that are currently not needed,
e.g. seat heating.
X
If necessary, have the alternator and battery checked.
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