Mercedes-Benz 2001 M-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE
®
, the HOLD function, hill
start assist and ESP ® trailer stabilization are temporarily unavail-
able.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE ‑ SAFE
®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷ , å and ! warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
R
Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R
The on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The 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.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE
®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist
and ESP
®
trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE ‑ SAFE
®
Brake may also have failed.
The $ (USA only)/ J (Canada only), ÷ , å and !
warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
Display messages
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On-board
computer
and
displays
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