Seek help from a specialist garage.
Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe on page 32 first.
flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
ESC or TCS fault
illumi-
nates
Error: stabilisation control (ESC)
ESC ERROR
or
illumi-
nates
Error: traction control
ASR ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light
comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons.
▶
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light
does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the TCS is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
For more information on the ESC system » page 144 or TCS system
» page 144.
Traction control (TCS) deactivated
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
Traction control (ASR) deactivated.
ASR OFF
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe on page 32 first.
illuminates – there is an ABS fault.
Error: ABS
ABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
■
If the warning light illuminates simultaneously with warning light
» page 33, Brake system, do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
illuminates – the rear fog light is switched on.
Exhaust emissions control system
Read and observe on page 32 first.
illuminates – there is a fault in the exhaust emissions control system. The
system makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticea-
ble reduction in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
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Using the system