2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 247

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions In addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ä, the yellow ESC OFF warning lamp å, and the yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist system, the HOLD function, the PRE-SAFE® system, and the PRE-SAFE® Brake are unavailable. The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled. X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. X Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. 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. In addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ä, the yellow ESC OFF warning lamp å, and the yellow ABS indicator lamp ! come on. The brake system still functions normally but due to insufficient power supply, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist system, the HOLD function, the PRE-SAFE® system, and the PRE-SAFE® Brake are unavailable. The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled. X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. X Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist system, the HOLD function, the PRE-SAFE® system, and the PRE-SAFE® Brake are operational again and the message should disappear. If the message does not disappear: X Have the alternator and the battery checked. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. 245 $ (USA only) J (Canada only) ABS and ESC Inoperativ e See Operator's Manual $ (USA only) J (Canada only) ABS and ESC Currently Unavailabl e See Operator's Manual Z Practical hints