Driving Safety Systems - SMART EQ forfour Owner's Manual

Driving safety systems

Problem
! Yellow warning
lamp lights up.
System
Colour display:
inoperative
appears.
J Red warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
Warning tone sounds.
Brake
Colour display:
force distribution
inoperative. Stop
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appears.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
ABS is malfunctioning. Other driving systems may be deactiva-
ted.
If ABS is faulty, there is also a possibility that other driving sys-
tems may be unavailable.
Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp and display
messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster.
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WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steer-
ability and braking characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated.
There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, including driving
safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the infor-
mation on the ABS warning lamp and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
EBD is malfunctioning. This means that ABS, ESP
Assist and Hill start assist are also unavailable.
Other driving systems may be deactivated.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock early if
you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance may increase in emergency brak-
ing situations.
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If ESP is not operational, the vehicle will not be stabilised by
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ESP .
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving safety systems
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