Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 552)

What to do if …
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Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
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v
The yellow ABS malfunction
indicator lamp and the yellow
ESP
® warning lamp come on
while the engine is running and an
acoustic warning sounds.
The brake system is still
functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS,
the EBP, the ESP
® and
PRE-SAFE ® are unavailable.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard
braking, reducing steering capability.
X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display
(
Y page 495).
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.
; (USA only)
3 (Canada only)
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v
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving. In
addition, the yellow ABS
malfunction indicator lamp, and
the yellow ESP
® warning lamp
come on and an acoustic warning
sounds.
The Electronic Brake
Proportioning (EBP) switched off
due to a malfunction.
The ABS, the BAS, the ESP
® and
PRE-SAFE ® are also switched off.
The brake system continues to
function normally, but without
electronic support.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard
braking, reducing steering capability.
X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction
display (
Y page 495).
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.
0 (USA only)
! (Canada only)
The red indicator lamp for the
electronic parking brake flashes
and/or the yellow warning lamp
for the electronic parking brake is
on. The electronic parking brake is
malfunctioning or defective. X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction
display (
Y page 495).
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Practical hints