2007 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 367

Practical hints What to do if ...? Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If any of the following bulbs in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The BAS and the ESP® are also switched off (see messages in the multifunction display). The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above. 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 will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display ( page 378). Problem - Have the system checked at an authoIf the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon other systems such as the navigation as possible. system* or the automatic transmission may Failure to follow these instructions inalso be malfunctioning. creases the risk of an accident. The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The ABS has switched off. The battery might not be charged sufficiently. 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. 366