Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 235)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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The yellow ESP
® and
ESP ® OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.
G Risk of accident
ESP ® , BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
® Brake may also have failed.
ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel
starts to spin.
Self diagnosis is not yet complete.
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 Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the vehicle is
moving. A warning tone
also sounds. You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X Release the parking brake
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
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The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. G Risk of injury
The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The air bags or ETDs
may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an
accident, not be triggered at all.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
G
WARNING
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be
operational.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board computer and displays
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