Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2010 User Manual

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

$

(USA only)

J

(Canada
only)

ABS and

ESC

Currently

Unavailabl

e See

Oper.

Manual

In addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ÷, the yellow
ESC OFF warning lamp å, and the yellow ABS indicator
lamp ! come on.
The brake system still functions normally but due to
insufficient power supply, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS,
the ESC, the hill-start assist system, the HOLD function, the
Adaptive Brake Lights, the PRE-SAFE

®

system, and the

PRE-SAFE

®

Brake are unavailable.

The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.

X

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

X

Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.

When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS,
the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist system,
the HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the
PRE-SAFE

®

system, and the PRE-SAFE

®

Brake are operational

again and the message should disappear.
If the message does not disappear:

X

Have the alternator and the battery checked.

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.

$

(USA only)

J

(Canada
only)

EBR, ABS,

and ESC

Inoperativ

e See

Oper.

Manual

In addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ÷, the yellow
ESC OFF warning lamp å, and the yellow ABS indicator
lamp ! come on and an acoustic warning sounds.
The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the EBP, the
ESC, the HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the PRE-
SAFE

®

system, and the PRE-SAFE

®

Brake are unavailable.

The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.

X

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

X

Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.

X

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

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.

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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display

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