2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 79

Safety and Security Driving safety systems The SBC brake system Warning! The SBC brake system combines a hydraulic brake circuit with electronically controlled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort. Warning! Warning! G G When the ABS/ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP. The SBC brake system requires electrical power to operate. A malfunction in the vehicle's power supply or electrical system may impair brake system operation and switch it into its emergency operation mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp ( page 312) and warning messages in the instrument cluster ( page 318) come on while driving. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is increased! G Switching on the ESP Press ESP button 1. The ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode. Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated in the speedometer display, for example by the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) warning lamp. Refer to the "Practical hints" section ( page 312). Also read and observe the messages in the instrument cluster display ( page 318). ! Turn on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. 79