Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 325)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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The yellow ESP
® and
ESP ® OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.
ESP ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE ® , the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ® trailer stabilization are temporarily unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE ® Brake may also have failed.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP
® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,
making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board
computer
and
displays
Z