Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 263)

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, PRE-SAFE ® , hill start assist and
ESP ® trailer stabilization, for example, are also not available due
to a malfunction.
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 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. As a result other systems, such as, BAS,
EBD, PRE-SAFE ® , hill start assist and ESP ® trailer stabilization...,
may also be unavailable due to a malfunction.
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 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 is deactivated.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X Release 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: ( Y page 69).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board computer and displays
Z