2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 430

Practical hints What to do if ... Text messages Display message Possible cause/consequence ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator's Manual Possible solution Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. ABS The ABS and the have been switched off due to a malfunction. The BAS is also switched off. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available. ESP® ABS, ESP Unavailable See Operator's Manual The ABS and the ESP® have been When the voltage is above this value again, the switched off because of insufficient ABS is operational again and the message in power supply. The charging voltage the multifunction display should disappear. has fallen below 10 volts. If the message in the multifunction display The BAS is also switched off. does not disappear: The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. 429