Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual page 377

Practical hints
What to do if ...?
Problem
-
The yellow ABS malfunc-
tion indicator lamp and
v
the yellow ESP
lamp come on while the
engine is running and an
acoustic warning sounds.
;
The red brake warning
(USA only) lamp comes on while the
engine is running. In addi-
3
tion, the yellow ABS mal-
(Canada only)
function indicator lamp,
-
and the yellow ESP
warning lamp come on
v
and an acoustic warning
sounds.
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Possible cause/consequence
®
ABS and ESP are switched off due to a
malfunction.
®
warning
The BAS and EBP are also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS available.
A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Pro-
portioning (EBP) was detected. The ABS,
®
BAS and ESP are also switched off (see
messages in multifunction display).
The brake system continues to function
®
normally, but without electronic support.
Suggested solution
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display ( page 387).
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display ( page 387).
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.