On the move 6!25
Brakes
Brake system faults
A brake system fault has occurred if the
brake system indicator light
! does not go out after releasing the
handbrake.
! comes on when the car is in motion.
! comes on at the same time as the abs
and esp indicator light.
In all three cases
! Immediately park your car away from
moving traffic.
! Secure your car against rolling away if
you have to leave it.
! Do not drive any further.
! Call a breakdown recovery service, e.g.
smartmove Assistance or a
smart center.
Faults in the abs system
An abs malfunction has occurred if the
abs indicator light
! does not go out when the engine has
started or within ten seconds of having
started (case 1).
! comes on when the car is in motion
(electronic brake force distribution
emergency mode) (case 2).
! comes on together with the brake sys!
tem indicator light (electronic brake
force distribution failure) (case 3).
In cases 1 and 2
! Take the car to a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a smart center, without
delay.
In case 3
! Immediately park your car away from
moving traffic.
! Secure your car against rolling away
if you have to leave it.
! Do not drive any further.
! Call a breakdown recovery service,
e.g. smartmove Assistance or a
smart center.
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