Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 230, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Symbol messages
Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
-
ABS and ESP
Currently Unavailable
See Operator’s Manual ABS and ESP
®
are not available due to a
malfunction. BAS and the hill start assist
are also switched off. It is possible that the
self-diagnostics have not yet been complet-
ed.
The brake system still functions normally.
왘
Drive a short distance with gentle turns
above a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
The message disappears when ABS and
ESP
®
are again available.
The ABS and ESP
®
were deactivated be-
cause of insufficient power supply. The
charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts.
BAS and the hill start assist are also deacti-
vated.
The brake system still functions normally
but without the ABS and ESP
®
available.
When the voltage is above this value again,
the ABS and ESP
®
are operational again and
the message in the multifunction display
should disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display
does not disappear:
왘
Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.