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

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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a
fault. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist System), BAS PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP
®
(Elec-
tronic Stability Program), PRE ‑ SAFE ® , PRE ‑ SAFE ® PLUS,
PRE ‑ SAFE
®
Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist, ESP
®
trailer
stabilisation and the adaptive brake lights, for example, 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 affec-
ted. 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
Consult 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 trans-
mission, will be unavailable.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board
computer
and
displays