2009 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 501

Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Safety systems Display messages ABS and ESP Inoperative See Oper. Manual Possible cause/consequence The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS Plus, the ESP®, the PRE-SAFE® system and the PRE-SAFE® Brake are unavailable. Possible solution X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. X ABS and ESP Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS Plus, the ESP®, the PRE-SAFE® system and the PRE-SAFE® Brake are unavailable. The self-diagnosis may not be completed yet. The brake system still functions normally but due to insufficient power supply, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS Plus, the ESP®, the PRE-SAFE® system and the PRE-SAFE® Brake are not available. Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h). When the message disappears, the ABS and the ESP® are available again. ABS and ESP Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS Plus, the ESP® and the PRE-SAFE® system are operational again and the message should disappear. If the message does not disappear: X Have the alternator and the battery checked. Z 499