Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Warning/
N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
! N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (anti-lock braking system) is malfunctioning.
If there is an additional warning tone, the EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
X
X
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such
as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be available.
$J N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp, the yellow
÷!
ESP
running.
ABS and ESP
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
X
X
G
WARNING
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is not operational, ESP
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is
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are malfunctioning.
G
WARNING
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is not operational, ESP
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.