2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 216
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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214 Display messages Safety systems Display messages ESP Unavailable See Operator's Manual Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions On-board computer and displays G Risk of accident ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) and therefore also PRESAFE® are temporarily unavailable. The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example. BAS (Brake Assist System) has also been deactivated. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. X Carefully drive a short distance making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h) If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again. If the display message continues to be displayed: X X Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ESP® and therefore also BAS and PRE-SAFE® are not available due to undervoltage. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. If the display message is shown during the journey and the ä warning lamp is flashing, then 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) is deactivated. The brakes on the drive wheels could otherwise overheat. X Let the brakes cool down until the display message disappears and the ä warning lamp goes out. 4ETS is activated again. ESP Inoperative See Operator's Manual G Risk of accident ESP® and therefore also Brake Assist and PRE-SAFE® are not available due to a malfunction. The d warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.