Operation Manual

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
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The red brake system
warning lamp and the
yellow ABS, ESP
®
and
ESP
®
OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
drive system is running.
ABS and ESP
®
are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, RBS, COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD, the HOLD function and hill
start assist are also unavailable, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
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WARNING
The braking performance of the electric motor using recuperative
braking may be either reduced or not effective. If you do not make
an additional effort to apply the brake yourself, the braking effect
may not be sufficient. If necessary, counteract the reduced regen-
erative braking effect by applying the brake yourself.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow ESP
®
warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
ESP
®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control is deactivated.
X
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
In rare cases (Y page 67) , it may be best to deactivate ESP
®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®
(Y page 66).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board computer and displays
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