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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Safety systems
Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ABS and ESP
Inoperative
See Oper. Manual
The brake system is still functioning
normally but due to a malfunction, the
ABS, the BAS, the BAS Plus, the ESP
®
, the
PRE-SAFE
®
system and the PRE-SAFE
®
Brake are unavailable.
X
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
ABS and ESP
Currently
Unavailable
See Oper. Manual
The brake system is still functioning
normally but due to a malfunction, the
ABS, the BAS, the BAS Plus, the ESP
®
, the
PRE-SAFE
®
system and the PRE-SAFE
®
Brake are unavailable.
The self-diagnosis may not be completed
yet.
X
Drive a short distance with added caution at a
vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
When the message disappears, the ABS and
the ESP
®
are available again.
ABS and ESP
Currently
Unavailable
See Oper. Manual
The brake system still functions normally
but due to insufficient power supply, the
ABS, the BAS, the BAS Plus, the ESP
®
, the
PRE-SAFE
®
system and the PRE-SAFE
®
Brake are not available.
When the voltage is above the required value
again, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS Plus, the
ESP
®
and the PRE-SAFE
®
system are operational
again and the message should disappear.
If the message does not disappear:
X
Have the alternator and the battery checked.
Practical hints
Z