Warning/indicator
lamp
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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ESP
®
OFF warning lamp
The ESP
®
OFF yellow warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
*ESP
®
has been switched off.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP
®
deactiva‐
ted
If ESP
®
is deactivated, ESP
®
cannot carry out vehicle stabilization.
The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Only deactivate ESP
®
for as long as the situation requires.
If ESP
®
cannot be activated, ESP
®
is malfunctioning.
#
Have ESP
®
checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
#
Comply with instructions to switch ESP
®
off (
/
page 144).
!
ABS warning lamp
The ABS yellow warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
*ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, this means the EBD is malfunc‐
tioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal‐
functioning.
&
WARNING There is risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunc‐
tioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when brak‐
ing
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus
severely impaired. The braking distance in an emergency braking
situation can increase. In addition, other driving safety systems
are switched off.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Observe the messages on the multifunction display.
#
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
314 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
