Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 123

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
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The yellow ABS indica-
tor lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
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The red brake system
warning lamp and the
yellow ABS indicator
lamp light up while the
engine is running.
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The yellow ABS indica-
tor lamp and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the vehicle is in
motion.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS and EBD (Electronic Brake
force Distribution), for example, are therefore also deactivated.
The on-board voltage is too low.
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WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock, for example, if you brake hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. the rear window
heating or interior lighting.
ABS will be available again as soon as the vehicle's on-board
electrical system voltage increases.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Risk of accident
EBD has been deactivated due to a malfunction. ABS is also inop-
erative.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
You have engaged the differential locks. ABS is deactivated.
X
Disengage the differential locks.
Subsequently ABS is reactivated.
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