Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
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J (Canada only)
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(USA only)
G Risk of accident
EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, hill start assist and
ESP® trailer stabilization are also not available due to a
malfunction.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
d
The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP®
and ESP® OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G Risk of accident
d
The yellow ESP®
ESP® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC is deactivated.
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far down as necessary
when pulling away.
X Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP®.
Exceptions: (Y page 66).
d
At least one wheel is spinning and ETS (Electronic Traction
System) is deactivated to prevent the brakes on the drive wheels
from overheating.
The yellow ESP®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
ETS switches back on again as soon as the brakes have cooled
down.
The display message disappears and thed warning lamp goes
out.
Z
Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
Model Year | 2011 |
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