Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
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The yellow ESP and
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ESP OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.
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The red indicator lamp
for the electric parking
brake flashes and/or
the yellow
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warning lamp for the
electric parking brake
lights up.
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The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Risk of accident
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ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE
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ESP trailer stabilization are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
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ESP will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel
starts to spin.
Self diagnosis is not yet complete.
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.
Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering
X
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or
defective.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
G Risk of injury
The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The air bags or ETDs
may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an
accident, not be triggered at all.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
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Brake may also have failed.
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