Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster; Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Problem
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
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J (Canada only)
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The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP
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and ESP OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running.
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Risk of accident
EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, PRE-SAFE
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ESP trailer stabilization, for example, are also not available due
to a malfunction.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
Risk of accident
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ABS and ESP are faulty. As a result other systems, such as, BAS,
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EBD, PRE-SAFE
may also be unavailable due to a malfunction.
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The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
Risk of accident
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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 or DISTRONIC is deactivated.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X
Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
For exceptions: (
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
, hill start assist and ESP
®
.
Y
page 69).
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, hill start assist and
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trailer stabilization...,
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