Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
!
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, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP
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SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP
stabilization are also unavailable, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G
Risk of accident
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ABS and ESP are faulty. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, EBD, PRE-
®
SAFE , PRE-SAFE
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ESP trailer stabilization are also unavailable due to a
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malfunction, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G Risk of accident
®
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 PLUS is deactivated.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
X
pulling away.
Ease off 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
X
Exceptions: (
Y
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
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.
page 63).
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, PRE-SAFE , PRE-
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trailer
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