Mercedes-Benz 280 C, Owner'S Manual

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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ESP inoperative
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
, BAS, PRE
–
SAFE
®
*, hill start as-
sist and ESP
®
trailer stabilisation are
temporarily unavailable. It is possible
that the self diagnosis is not yet com-
plete. The
v
warning lamp also lights
up in the instrument cluster. The brake
system is functioning normally.
E
Drive a short distance with gentle corners
at a speed above 20 km/h.
The message goes out when ESP
®
, ABS,
BAS, PRE
–
SAFE
®
*, hill start assist and
ESP
®
trailer stabilisation are available
again.
ESP inoperative ESP
®
, BAS, PRE
–
SAFE
®
*, hill start as-
sist and ESP
®
trailer stabilisation have
been deactivated due to undervoltage.
It is possible that the battery is not
being charged. The
v
warning lamp
also lights up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system is functioning nor-
mally.
E
Drive on carefully.
E
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
ESP inoperative If this message appears and the
v
warning lamp flashes at the same time,
this means that ETS has been deacti-
vated to prevent the brakes on the drive
wheels from overheating.
ETS switches on again as soon as the brakes
have cooled down. The display message disap-
pears and the
v
warning lamp goes out.
P Shift to P You have switched off the engine using
the KEYLESS GO button* and opened
the driver's door.
You have attempted to lock the vehicle.
E
Move the selector lever to P .
The engine can be started again.
Practical advice
Display messages
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