Mercedes-Benz 2013 S-CLASS, Owner'S Manual

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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
J ÷
!
N The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP ® warning lamp and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running.
ABS and ESP
®
are unavailable due to a fault. Therefore BAS, BAS PLUS, COL-
LISION PREVENTION ASSIST, EBD, PRE-SAFE ® , PRE-SAFE ® PLUS,
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist, ESP
®
trailer stabilisa-
tion, crosswind driving assistance, adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL,
Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock, for example, if
you brake hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The
braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP
® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
÷
N The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.
X
Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
In rare cases (
Y
page 83), it may be best to deactivate ESP ® .
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-bo
ard
computer
and
displays