Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz V-Class Series 2015 Operating Instructions Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
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N Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. BAS, hill start assist and ESP
well as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automati-
cally deactivated.
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WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels could therefore lock prematurely if you brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The braking distance
can increase in emergency braking situations.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X
Observe the display messages.
X
Drive on with care.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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 be restricted or
unavailable.
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N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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ESP or traction control is intervening because there is a risk of skidding or at least
one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated.
X
When starting off, do not depress the accelerator pedal more than is necessary.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal while driving.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the weather and road conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
In rare cases, it may be best to deactivate ESP
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N The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
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ESP , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automati-
cally deactivated.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X
Observe the display messages.
X
Drive on with care.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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will not stabilise the vehicle.
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will not stabilise the vehicle.
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( page 67).
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