2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 258

Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Text messages Safety systems Display messages ABS ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator's Man. Possible cause/consequence The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP® and the PRE-SAFE® system are unavailable. Possible solution X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. X Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. ABS ABS, ESP Unavailable See Operator's Man. Inoperative See Operator's Manual The brake system still functions normally but due to insufficient power supply, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP® and the PRESAFE® system are unavailable. When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS, the ESP® and the PRE-SAFE® system are operational again and the message should disappear. ESP The brake system is still functioning nor- X Continue driving with added caution. mally but due to a malfunction the BAS, X Have the system checked at an authorized the ESP® and the PRE-SAFE® system are Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. unavailable. Failure to follow these instructions increases the The ABS may not be operational. risk of an accident. 256