On-board computer and displays – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual User Manual
Page 243

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
G
Risk of accident
EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, PRE-SAFE
®
, hill start assist and
ESP
®
trailer stabilization, for example, are also not available due
to a malfunction.
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
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
֌!
The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP
®
and ESP
®
OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running.
G
Risk of accident
ABS and ESP
®
are faulty. As a result other systems, such as, BAS,
EBD, PRE-SAFE
®
, hill start assist and ESP
®
trailer stabilization...,
may also be unavailable due to a malfunction.
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
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
÷
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC is deactivated.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X
Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
241
On-board computer and displays
Z