Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 286

Problem
v The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp is lit while the engine
is running. In addition, a
message appears in the
multi-function display.
1 The red SRS warning lamp
is lit while the engine is
running.
3 The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while you are driving. You
will also hear a warning
tone.
3 The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. You will also hear a
warning tone.
Possible cause/consequence
G Risk of accident
®
ESP is unavailable due to a mal-
®
function. ESP will not stabilise
the vehicle if it starts to skid or if
a wheel starts to spin.
G Risk of injury
The restraint systems are faulty.
The airbags or belt tensioners
may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an acci-
dent, not be triggered at all.
You are driving with the parking
brake applied.
G Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in
the fluid reservoir.
Suggested solutions
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
X
( page 255).
Y
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
X
( page 255).
Y
Under no circumstances should you top up the brake fluid. This will
X
not rectify the fault.
Practical advice
Troubleshooting
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