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Possible causes/consequences and M

M Solutions

Inoperative See

Operator's Manual

EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP

, BAS,

PRE-SAFE

, HOLD, hill start assist and crosswind driving

assistance are not available due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE

Brake, PRE-SAFE

PLUS and COLLISION

PREVENTION ASSIST may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷ and ! warning lamps light up in the

instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the

functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore

lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely

affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation

can increase.
If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

(USA

only)

(Canada

only)

Please Release

Parking Brake

The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp

flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic

release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (

page 192).

You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.

Release the electric parking brake manually.

The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp

flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking

(

page 192).

(USA

only)

(Canada

only)

Parking Brake See

Operator's Manual

The yellow ! warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:

Switch the ignition off.

Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.

Shift the transmission to P.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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