Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owner's Manual page 235

Troubleshooting
232
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
! The yellow ABS
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning.
· The red distance
warning lamp*
lights up while
the vehicle is in
motion.
· The red distance
warning lamp*
lights up while
the vehicle is in
motion. A warn-
ing tone also
sounds.
· The red distance
warning lamp*
lights up while
the vehicle is in
motion. A warn-
ing tone also
sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a fault. For this
®
reason, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist),
BAS PLUS* (Brake Assist PLUS), PRE-SAFE
the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP
are also deactivated, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. Therefore, the wheels could lock if you
brake hard.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
X
( page 208).
Y
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G
Risk of accident
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed
selected.
Increase the distance.
X
G
Risk of accident
You are approaching a vehicle in front at too great a speed
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X
Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
X
brake or take evasive action.
G
Risk of accident
Distronic Plus* has detected a stationary obstacle in your line of
travel. The vehicle will not be braked automatically.
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X
Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
X
brake or take evasive action.
® ®
, PRE-SAFE Brake*,
®
trailer stabilisation
* optional