Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
! N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Hybrid vehicles: the yellow ABS warning lamp is shown in driving condition
READY.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a fault. Therefore
BAS (Brake Assist System), BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program), PRE ‑ SAFE ® , PRE ‑ SAFE ® PLUS,
PRE ‑ SAFE ® Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist, ESP ® trailer stabilisation,
Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
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 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.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems,
such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will be unavail-
able.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-bo
ard
computer
and
displays
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