
Safety systems
Warning/indicator
lamp
Possible causes/consequences and
M
M
Solutions
6
Restraint system warning
lamp
*The red warning lamp for the restraint system is on while the engine
is running.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
&
WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint
system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintention‐
ally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
#
Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Pay attention to the display messages.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Have the restraint system and its components checked by a quali‐
fied specialist workshop immediately.
Further information on the restraint system and its components can
be found under "Occupant safety".
$
Brake system warning
lamp
J
Brake system warning
lamp
ò
ABS warning lamp
*
$
(USA only) or
J
(Canada only): The ABS and brake warning
lamps are on while the engine is running.
EBD is not available due to a malfunction. As a result, BAS, hill start
assist and ESP
®
as well as their driving safety systems are not availa‐
ble.
ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated and additional driving sys‐
tems may have been switched off automatically.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP
®
are mal‐
functioning
The wheels may block during braking and ESP
®
does not perform
any vehicle stabilization.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired
and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
#
Switch off the engine, wait a while and restart the engine.
#
Check whether the display message has disappeared and ESP
®
is
operational.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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