Mercedes-Benz E 2008 Series Owner's Manual page 288

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Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
- The yellow ABS warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
v The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp is lit while the engine
is running.
v The yellow ESP
® warning
lamp is lit while the engine
is running.
Version: 2.9.4
Possible cause/consequence
G Risk of accident
ABS is unavailable due to a mal-
function. Therefore, Brake Assist,
® ®
ESP , EBV and PRE-SAFE are,
for example, also deactivated.
The brake system continues to
function normally, but without
electronic support. The wheels
could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
G Risk of accident
® ®
ESP is deactivated. ESP will
not stabilise the vehicle if it starts
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
G Risk of accident
ESP ® is unavailable due to a mal-
function. ESP ® will not stabilise
the vehicle if it starts to skid or if
a wheel starts to spin.
Suggested solutions
Drive on carefully.
X
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
X
( page 257).
Y
Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.
X
®
Reactivate ESP ( page 60).
X
Y
Exceptions: ( page 60).
Y
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
X
( page 258).
Y
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Z
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