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Display messages
T !
÷
Inoperative See
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual
J
Brake Immediately
Brake Immediately
F
(USA
!
only)
(Canada
only)
Turn On the Igni‐
Turn On the Igni‐
tion to to Release
tion
Release the
the
Parking Brake
Parking Brake
F
(USA
!
only)
(Canada
only)
Please Release
Please
Release Park‐
Park‐
ing Brake
ing Brake
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP
tioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
In addition, the ÷ and ! warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock
if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
®
If ESP
is not operational, ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC was activated.
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock the
vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
X
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disappears.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition
was switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
X
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes
and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the
electric parking brake is not fulfilled (
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
Release the electric parking brake manually.
X
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes
and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking
(
page 129).
Y
Display messages
®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
page 127).
Y
page 130).
Y
177
®
are malfunc-
Z
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