Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

ESP

Unavailabl

e See

Operator’s

Manual

The brake system still functions normally but due to
insufficient power supply the ESP

®

, the BAS, and the

PRE-SAFE

®

system are unavailable.

X

Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.

When the voltage is above the required value again, the
ESP

®

, the BAS, and the PRE-SAFE

®

system are operational

again and the message in the multifunction display should
disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display does not
disappear:

X

Have the alternator and the battery checked.

X

Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

ESP

Unavailabl

e See

Operator’s

Manual

If the yellow ESP

®

warning lamp d flashes while driving

and this message appears, the Electronic Traction System
(ETS/4-ETS) has switched off to prevent overheating of the
drive wheel brakes.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the Electronic Traction
System (ETS/4-ETS) switches on again.
The message in the multifunction display disappears and the
ESP

®

warning lamp d goes out.

ESP

Unavailabl

e See

Operator’s

Manual

The self-diagnosis may not be completed yet.
The display will clear after driving a short distance at a vehicle
speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h).

PRE-SAFE

Inoperativ

e See

Operator’s

Manual

The PRE-SAFE

®

system has failed. All other occupant safety

systems, such as the air bags, are still available.

X

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

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