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262 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Warning/indicator
lamp
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Brake system warning
lamp
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Brake system warning
lamp
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ABS warning lamp
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ESP
warning lamp
Possible causes/consequences and
*$ (USA only) or J (Canada only): The red brake warning lamp
is on while the engine is running.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level
If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the brak‐
ing characteristics may be impaired.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,
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paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circumstances.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Do not add brake fluid.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
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*The yellow ABS warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
ABS has been switched off due to a malfunction. As a result, BAS, hill
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start assist and ESP
as well as their driving safety systems have also
been switched off.
ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated and additional driving sys‐
tems may have been switched off automatically.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP
ing
The wheels may block during braking and ESP
any vehicle stabilization.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired
and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have ABS and ESP
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cialist workshop.
Switch off the engine, wait a while and restart the engine.
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Check whether the display message has disappeared and ESP
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operational.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
Drive on carefully.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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If the ABS control unit is defective, other systems may be available
only with restrictions or may be unavailable.
* The yellow ESP
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warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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ESP
or traction control intervenes because there is a risk of skidding
or at least one wheel is spinning.
Cruise control has been automatically switched off.
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Solutions
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are malfunction‐
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does not perform
checked immediately at a qualified spe‐
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