Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 525)

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Inoperative
See Oper. Manual
S 600 and S 65 AMG only:
The ESP
® as well as the PRE-SAFE ®
system are switched off due to a
malfunction.
In addition, the v and ; (USA only)
or 3 (Canada only) warning lamps in
the instrument cluster come on.
Brake force assistance is impaired and is
sustained through an electric substitute
function as long as the engine is running.
The brake system continues to function
normally. You will feel a pulsating effect at
the brake pedal while braking.
The BAS Plus and the PRE-SAFE
® Brake
are also not available.
X Continue driving with added caution.
X Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
Currently
Unavailable
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The ESP ® and the PRE-SAFE ® system are
temporarily unavailable. It is possible that
the self-diagnostics have not yet
completed.
In addition, the yellow ESP
® warning lamp
v comes on.
The brake system still functions normally.
The BAS Plus and the PRE-SAFE
® Brake
are also not available.
Synchronize the ESP ® :
X Drive a short distance with gentle turns at a
speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The message disappears when ESP
® is again
available.
Practical hints
Z