Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 286)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
÷ ESC
Currently
Unavailabl
e See
Operator's
Manual
In addition, the yellow ESP ® warning lamp d comes on.
The self-diagnosis may not be completed yet.
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
BAS, the ESP
® , and the hill-start assist system available.
X Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed
of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
When the message disappears, the ESP
® is available again.
If the message does not disappear:
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.
÷ ESC
Currently
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.
G Tele Aid
Inoperativ
e
One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are
malfunctioning.
X Have the Tele Aid system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
6 SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
Required
There is a malfunction in the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS). The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.
X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
6 Front
Left SRS
Malfunctio
n Service
Required
Components of the driver’s supplemental restraint system
may not work properly.
X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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