Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 360

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Warning/
N N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
lamp
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N The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP
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and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running.
Hybrid vehicle: The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP
warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are shown in driving condition
READY.
ABS and ESP
LISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD, PRE‑SAFE
PRE‑SAFE
crosswind driving assistance, adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, Active
Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock, for example, if you
brake hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The
braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
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If ESP
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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N The yellow ESP
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ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or
at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.
X
Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
X
In rare cases (
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
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are unavailable due to a fault. Therefore BAS, BAS PLUS, COL-
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Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist, ESP
is not operational, ESP
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warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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.
page 81), it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
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and ESP
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
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( page 80).
Y
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OFF warning lamp
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and ESP OFF
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, PRE‑SAFE PLUS,
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trailer stabilisation,
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