Display messages on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
ABS
Visit workshop
ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. ESP
®
, ASR and BAS,
as well as cruise control, have also been deactivated as a result.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The brak-
ing distance can increase in emergency braking situations. The driven
wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X
Drive on with care.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
ABS
Unavailable
ABS is temporarily unavailable or is deactivated due to undervoltage.
ESP
®
, ASR and BAS, as well as cruise control, are also unavailable as
a result.
The battery may not be being charged.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The brak-
ing distance can increase in emergency braking situations. The driven
wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X
Drive for a short distance at a speed of more than 13 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
Drive on with care.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays
Z