Driving safety systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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Yellow warning
lamp lights up.
Colour display:
System
inoperative
appears.
ABS is malfunctioning. Other driving systems may be deactiva-
ted.
If ABS is faulty, there is also a possibility that other driving sys-
tems may be unavailable.
Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp and display
messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster.
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WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steer-
ability and braking characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated.
There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, including driving
safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the infor-
mation on the ABS warning lamp and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
J
Red warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
Warning tone sounds.
Colour display:
Brake
force distribution
inoperative. Stop
See Owner's Manual
appears.
EBD is malfunctioning. This means that ABS, ESP
®
, Crosswind
Assist and Hill start assist are also unavailable.
Other driving systems may be deactivated.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock early if
you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance may increase in emergency brak-
ing situations.
If ESP
®
is not operational, the vehicle will not be stabilised by
ESP
®
.
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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