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Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
- The yellow ABS warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
E The red distance warning
lamp* lights up while the
vehicle is in motion.
E The red distance warning
lamp* lights up while the
vehicle is in motion. You
will also hear a warning
tone.
* optional
Possible cause/consequence
G Risk of accident
ABS has been deactivated due to
a malfunction. ESP
®
, BAS and hill
start assist* (SL 63 AMG only) are
therefore also deactivated.
TM
The SBC
brake system contin-
ues to function normally, but
without electronic support. The
wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard.
G Risk of accident
The distance to the vehicle in
front is too short for the speed
selected.
G Risk of accident
You are approaching a vehicle in
front at too great a speed or Dis-
tronic* has detected a stationary
obstacle in your line of travel.
Suggested solutions
Drive on carefully.
X
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
X
(
page 202).
Y
Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
X
interior lighting, etc.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.
X
Increase the distance.
X
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X
Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake
X
or take evasive action.
Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Z
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