Mercedes-Benz 2008 C300 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Lamps in instrument cluster
General information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during the
bulb self-check when switching on the igni-
tion, have the respective bulb checked and
replaced if necessary.
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
- The yellow Antilock
Brake System (ABS)
indicator lamp comes on
while the engine is
running.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and
has switched off. The BAS, ESP
®
and EBP
are also switched off (see messages in mul-
tifunction display).
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the systems specified
above.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning,
other systems such as navigation system*
or the automatic transmission* may also be
malfunctioning.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels will lock during hard braking, re-
ducing steering capability.
̈ Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display (
page 387).
̈ Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.