Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 258)

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Text messages
Safety systems
Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ABS ABS, ESP Inopera-
tive
See Operator’s
Man.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but due to a malfunction, the ABS,
the BAS, the ESP
® and the PRE-SAFE ®
system are unavailable.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing steer-
ing capability.
X Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
ABS ABS, ESP Unavaila-
ble
See Operator’s
Man.
The brake system still functions normally
but due to insufficient power supply, the
ABS, the BAS, the ESP
® and the PRE-
SAFE ® system are unavailable.
When the voltage is above the required value
again, the ABS, the ESP
® and the PRE-SAFE ® sys-
tem are operational again and the message
should disappear.
ESP Inoperative
See Operator’s
Manual
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but due to a malfunction the BAS,
the ESP
® and the PRE-SAFE ® system are
unavailable.
The ABS may not be operational.
X Continue driving with added caution.
X Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
Practical hints