Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 Operator's Manual page 601

Practical hints
What to do if ...?
Problem
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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.
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The red indicator lamp
(USA only) for the electronic parking
brake flashes and/or the
!
yellow warning lamp for
(Canada only)
the electronic parking
brake is on.
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Possible cause/consequence
®
ABS and ESP are switched off due to a
malfunction.
®
warning
The BAS, EBP and PRE-SAFE
switched off.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS available.
The electronic parking brake is malfunction-
ing or defective.
Suggested solution
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
®
are also
Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display ( page 612).
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.
Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display ( page 612).
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.