Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 377)

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
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v
The yellow ABS malfunc-
tion indicator lamp and
the yellow ESP
® warning
lamp come on while the
engine is running and an
acoustic warning sounds.
ABS and ESP ® are switched off due to a
malfunction.
The BAS and EBP are also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS available.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
̈ Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display (
୴ page 387).
̈ Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.
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(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
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v
The red brake warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running. In addi-
tion, the yellow ABS mal-
function indicator lamp,
and the yellow ESP
®
warning lamp come on
and an acoustic warning
sounds.
A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Pro-
portioning (EBP) was detected. The ABS,
BAS and ESP
® are also switched off (see
messages in multifunction display).
The brake system continues to function
normally, but without electronic support.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
̈ Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display (
୴ page 387).
̈ Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.