Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 430)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Text messages
Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ABS ABS, ESP Inoperative
See Operator's Manual The ABS and the ESP ® have been
switched off due to a malfunction.
The BAS is also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ABS avail-
able.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
̈ Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.
ABS, ESP Unavailable
See Operator’s Manual The ABS and the ESP ® have been
switched off because of insufficient
power supply. The charging voltage
has fallen below 10 volts.
The BAS is also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ABS
available.
When the voltage is above this value again, the
ABS is operational again and the message in
the multifunction display should disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display
does not disappear:
̈ Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.