2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 349

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 The ABS has detected a malfunction when the engine is running. and has switched off. The BAS and 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 ignition ( page 37), 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 360). 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 navigaFailure to follow these instructions intion system* or the automatic creases the risk of an accident. transmission* may also be malfunctioning. The charging voltage has fallen below When the voltage is above this value 10 volts. The ABS has switched off. again, the ABS is operational again an the ABS indicator lamp should go out. The battery might not be charged sufficiently. If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out: Have the generator (alternator) and battery checked. 348