Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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 affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
÷
inoperative See
Owner's Manual
ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE
®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ® trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake may
also have failed.
In addition, the
÷ and å warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function may not be complete, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-
ing movements at a speed above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages
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On-board
computer
and
displays
Z