Mercedes-Benz 2003 C 230 Kompressor Sport, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …
- The yellow ABS malfunction
indicator lamp comes on while
driving. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has
switched off. The BAS and the ESP are also
switched off (see messages in display).
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the ABS available.
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Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking
reducing steering capability.
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Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts and the ABS has switched off.
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When the voltage is above this value
again, the ABS is operational again.
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If necessary, have the generator and
battery checked.
1 The red SRS indicator lamp lights
up while driving. There is a malfunction in the restraint sys-
tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning
device (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or
fail to activate in an accident.
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Drive with added caution to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
Warning!
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In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi-
cated as outlined above, the SRS may not be
operational. For your safety, we strongly
recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have
the system checked; otherwise the SRS may
not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or
fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly
and unnecessarily which could result in an
accident and/or injury to you or to others.