Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
J
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.
G Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the error.
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) has been deactivated due to a fault.
For this reason, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP ® (Electronic
Stability Program), PRE-SAFE
®
, PRE-SAFE
®
Brake, the HOLD func-
tion, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP
®
trailer
stabilisation are also deactivated, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
G Risk of accident
EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is faulty. Therefore, ABS,
BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP ® , PRE-SAFE ® , PRE-SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD
function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP
®
trailer
stabilisation, for example, are not available either.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board
computer
and
displays