2005 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 328

Practical hints What to do if ...? Lamps in instrument cluster General information: Problem If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when switching on the Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction in- The ABS has detected a malfunction and dicator lamp comes on while has switched off. The BAS and the ESP are driving. also switched off (see messages in multifunction display). The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available. ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary. Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display ( page 335). - Have the system checked at an authoIf the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as other systems such as Parktronic*, possible. Distronic*, and the automatic transmission Failure to follow these instructions increasmay also be malfunctioning. es the risk of an accident. The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts and the ABS has switched off. The battery may not be charged sufficiently. Switch off electrical consumers that are currently not needed, e.g. seat heating*. If necessary, have the generator (alternator) and battery checked. When the voltage is above this value again, the ABS is operational again. 326