| Warning/indicator lamp |
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions |
 Brake warning lamp
(USA)
Brakes warning lamp (Canada) |
The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is
running.
Possible causes are:
- The brake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking
characteristics may be affected.
- There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
| WARNING Risk of accident and injury if brake force boosting
is malfunctioning |
If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake
pedal force may be necessary for braking. The braking
characteristics may be impaired. The braking distance can
increase in emergency braking situations.
- Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue
driving.
- Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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| WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level |
If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and
the braking characteristics may be impaired.
- Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as
possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.
- Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
- Do not add brake fluid.
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- Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.
- Observe the messages on the multifunction display.
- Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
|
 ABS warning lamp |
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If there is an additional warning tone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
| WARNING There is risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is
malfunctioning |
| If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when
braking The steering capability and braking characteristics
are thus severely impaired. The braking distance in an emergency
braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off.
- Drive on carefully.
- Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
|
- Drive on carefully.
- Observe the messages on the multifunction display.
- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
|
 Red indicator lamp,
electric
parking brake applied (USA
only) 
Red indicator
lamp, electric
parking brake applied (Canada
only)
Yellow electric
parking
brake indicator lamp is malfunctioning |
The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The
yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking
brake malfunctions.
- Observe the messages on the multifunction display.
|
 ESP warning lamp
flashes |
The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
At least one wheel and tire assembly has reached its traction limit.
- Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather
conditions.
|
 ESP warning lamp
lights
up |
The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP is malfunctioning
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
| WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning |
If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry out vehicle
stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are
switched off.
- Drive on carefully.
- Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
|
- Drive on carefully.
- Observe the messages on the multifunction display.
- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
|
 ESP OFF warning lamp |
The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP is deactivated.
| WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP deactivated |
If ESP is deactivated, ESP cannot carry out vehicle
stabilization. The availability of further driving safety
systems
is also limited.
- Drive on carefully.
- Only deactivate ESP for as long as the situation
requires.
If ESP cannot be activated, ESP is malfunctioning.
- Have ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
|
- Observe the notes on deactivating ESP
|
 Restraint system
warning
lamp |
The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is
running.
The restraint system is faulty.
| WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction
in the restraint system |
If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system
components may be triggered unintentionally or might not
be triggered at all in the event of an accident. This may affect
the Emergency Tensioning Device or airbag, for example.
- Have the restraint system checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
|
- Drive on carefully.
- Observe the messages on the multifunction display.
- Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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