Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 233)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
G Risk of accident
EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP ® , PRE-SAFE ® ,
PRE-SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are
unavailable, for example.
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 Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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J (Canada only)
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The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP ®
and ESP ® OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running.
G Risk of accident
ABS and ESP ® are faulty. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, EBD, PRE-
SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are also
unavailable, for example.
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 Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
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 has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions, see: (
Y
page 58).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
231
On-board
computer
and
displays
Z