Practical hints
What to do if …
Brake
Problem
Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
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The yellow ABS indicator The ABS has detected a
lamp comes on while the malfunction and switched off.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard
braking, reducing steering capability.
engine is running.
The BAS, ESP®, EBP and PRE-
SAFE® are also switched off (see
messages in multifunction
display).
X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction
display (Y page 295).
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
The brake system is still
functioning normally but without
the systems specified above
available.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
If the ABS control unit is
malfunctioning, other systems
such as the navigation system or
the automatic transmission may
also be malfunctioning.
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The yellow ABS indicator The ABS has switched off due to When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS is
lamp comes on while the insufficient power supply.
engine is running.
sufficiently.
operational again and the ABS indicator lamp should go out.
The battery might not be charged X If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out: Have the alternator and
the battery checked.
You are driving with the parking X Release the parking brake.
brake engaged.
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(USA only)
(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and an
acoustic warning sounds.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E300, Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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