Owners Manual

Troubleshooting
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
G
WARNING
If service work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle may be affected.
This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Moreover, the safety
systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
d
The yellow ASR/
ESP
®
warning
lamp flashes
while the vehicle
is in motion.
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
or ASR is intervening because at least one of the wheels has
reached its tire grip limit.
Cruise control is deactivated for the duration of the intervention.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and traffic conditions.
Do not use too much throttle.
X
Drive slowly.
d
The yellow ASR/
ESP
®
warning
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running.
G
Risk of accident
ASR is deactivated.
X
Activate ASR again. Exceptions (Y page 51).
h ! : b
The yellow ESP
®
, ABS
and ASR/BAS warning
lamps, and the red
brake system warning
lamp light up while the
engine is running.
G
Risk of accident
EBD has malfunctioned.
The rear wheels could lock sooner than expected when you apply
the brakes.
X
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, also observe the
messages in the display (Y page 199).
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Troubleshooting
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Practical advice
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