Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 245)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
EBD and ABS
inoperative EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP ® , BAS,
PRE-SAFE ® , hill start assist and ESP ® trailer stabilisation are not
available due to a malfunction.
The adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
J
Release parking
brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Release the parking brake.
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On-board computer and displays
Z