Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2012 Operator's Manual page 266

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
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The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP
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and ESP OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), BAS
PLUS, PRE-SAFE
start assist are therefore 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.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
Risk of accident
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), is malfunctioning.
Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP
Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are also unavailable,
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.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
Risk of accident
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ABS and ESP are faulty. Other systems, e.g. BAS, BAS PLUS, EBD,
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PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE
assist, are also not available due to a malfunction.
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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.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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, PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function and hill
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Brake, the HOLD function and hill start
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, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE
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