2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 353

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/consequence The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while driving. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The BAS and the ESP® are also switched off (see messages in multifunction display). The electro-hydraulic 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 multifunction display ( page 363). Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Problem - If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as the Parktronic system*, Failure to follow these instructions inDistronic*, or the automatic transmission creases the risk of an accident. may also be malfunctioning. 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. 352