Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 184)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
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The red brake system
warning lamp and the
yellow ABS warning
lamp are on while
driving. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for about five seconds. G Risk of accident
EBD is faulty.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
G Risk of accident
ESP ® or traction control is intervening because there is a risk of
skidding or because at least one wheel has started to spin.
X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal after pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions: ( Y page 55).
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The yellow ESP
® OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
G Risk of accident
ESP ® is deactivated. ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X Reactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions: ( Y page 55).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ® cannot be activated:
X Have ESP ® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays