Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 285

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
J
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
Apply the parking brake.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the error.
G Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) has been deactivated due to a fault.
For this reason, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP
Stability Program), PRE-SAFE
tion, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP
stabilisation are also deactivated, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G
Risk of accident
EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is faulty. Therefore, ABS,
®
BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP
function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP
stabilisation, for example, are not available either.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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, PRE-SAFE
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, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE
®
(Electronic
Brake, the HOLD func-
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trailer
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Brake, the HOLD
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trailer