Driving safety systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
! Yellow warning
lamp lights up.
ò (USA
only) ! (Canada
only) Yellow warning
lamp lights up.
Colour display: Sys‐
tem inoperative
appears.
ABS is malfunctioning. Other driving systems may be deactivated.
If ABS is faulty, there is also a possibility that other driving
systems may be unavailable.
G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steer-
ability
and
braking characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated.
There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
J Red warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
Warning tone sounds.
Colour display: Brake
force distribution
inoperative. Stop
See Owner's Manual
appears.
EBD is malfunctioning. This means that ABS, ESP
®
, Crosswind
Assist and hill start assist are also unavailable.
Other driving systems may be deactivated.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock early if
you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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