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Safety systems, On-board computer and displays, Display messages – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2012 Owners Manual User Manual

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Safety systems

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

ESP
Inoperative See

Operator's Manual

G

Risk of accident

ESP

®

(Electronic Stability Program) is not available due to a

malfunction.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), BAS (Brake Assist), EBD (electronic
brake force distribution), 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) and
the tire pressure monitor have also been deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

ABS
ABS not available

Differential

Locked

You have engaged the differential locks.

X

Disengage the differential locks.
Subsequently ABS is reactivated.

ABS
Inoperative See

Oper. Manual

G

Risk of accident

ABS and ESP

®

are not available due to a malfunction.

BAS, EBD and 4ETS have also been deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.

X

Drive on carefully.

X

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

$

(USA only)

!

(Canada only)

Release Parking

Brake

You are driving with the parking brake applied.

X

Release the parking brake.

$

(USA only)

J

(Canada only)

Check Brake Fluid

Level

G

Risk of accident

There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

X

Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so.

X

Do not continue driving under any circumstances.

X

Engage the parking brake.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

X

Do not add brake fluid. This will not rectify the malfunction.

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Display messages

On-board computer and displays