Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual page 223

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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The red brake warning
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lamp, the yellow ESP
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and ESP OFF warning
lamps, the yellow ABS
and RBS warning lamps
are lit while the drive
system is running.
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The yellow ESP warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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ABS and ESP are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, RBS, COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST, EBD, the HOLD function and hill start
assist are also unavailable, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The braking performance of the electric motor using recuperative
braking may be either reduced or not effective. If you do not make
an additional effort to apply the brake yourself, the braking effect
may not be sufficient. If necessary, counteract the reduced regen-
erative braking effect by applying the brake yourself.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
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display.
Drive on carefully.
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control is deactivated.
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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necessary.
Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
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Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP
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For exceptions, see: (
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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page 67).
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