Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 250)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP
® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-
ing movements at a speed above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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÷
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Owner's Manual
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP ® , BAS, PRE-
SAFE ® , the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP ® trailer stabi-
lisation are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
® Brake may
also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
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WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock, for example, if you brake hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP
® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Release parking
brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Release the parking brake.
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On-board computer and displays