2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 358

Practical hints What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indi- The ABS has detected a malfunction and has cator lamp comes on while driv- switched off. The BAS and the ESP are also ing. switched off (see messages in display). The SBC brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available. bulb self-check when switching on the 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 display ( page 367). Problem - If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, othHave the system checked at an authoer systems such as the Parktronic system*, rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon Distronic*, or the automatic transmission as possible. may also be malfunctioning. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The ABS has switched off. The battery may not be sufficiently charged. Switch off electrical consumers that are currently not needed, e.g. seat heating. If necessary, have the generator and battery checked. When the voltage is above this value again, the ABS is operational again. 356