Canada Only - Mercedes-Benz 2009 S-Class Operator's Manual

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
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v
The yellow ABS malfunction
indicator lamp and the yellow
ESP ® warning lamp come on
while the engine is running and an
acoustic warning sounds.
; (USA only)

3 (Canada only)

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v
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving. In
addition, the yellow ABS
malfunction indicator lamp, and
®
the yellow ESP warning lamp
come on and an acoustic warning
sounds.
0 (USA only)
! (Canada only)
The red indicator lamp for the
electronic parking brake flashes
and/or the yellow warning lamp
for the electronic parking brake is
on.
550
Possible cause/consequence
The brake system is still
functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS,
®
the EBP, the ESP and
®
PRE-SAFE are unavailable.
The Electronic Brake
Proportioning (EBP) switched off
due to a malfunction.
®
The ABS, the BAS, the ESP and
®
PRE-SAFE are also switched off.
The brake system continues to
function normally, but without
electronic support.
The electronic parking brake is
malfunctioning or defective.
Suggested solutions
X
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard
braking, reducing steering capability.
X
Read and observe messages in the multifunction display
( Y page 495).
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
X
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard
braking, reducing steering capability.
X
Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction
display ( Y page 495).
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
X
Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction
display ( Y page 495).
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.