Mercedes Benz 2008 c300 User Manual

ABS and ESP
Currently Unavailable
See Operator’s Manual

ABS and ESP

®

 are not available due to a malfunction. 

BAS and the hill start assist are also switched off. It 
is possible that the self-diagnostics have not yet 
been completed. 

The brake system still functions normally.

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Drive a short distance with gentle turns above a 
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

The message disappears when ABS and ESP

®

 

are again available.

The ABS and ESP

®

 were deactivated because of in-

sufficient power supply. The charging voltage has 
fallen below 10 volts. BAS and the hill start assist are 
also deactivated.

The brake system still functions normally but without 
the ABS and ESP

®

 available.

When the voltage is above this value again, the ABS 
and ESP

®

 are operational again and the message in 

the multifunction display should disappear.

If the message in the multifunction display does not 
disappear:

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Have the generator (alternator) and the battery 
checked.

ABS and ESP
Inoperative
See Operator’s Manual

ABS and ESP

®

 are switched off due to a malfunction. 

BAS and the hill start assist are also switched off.

The brake system still functions normally but without 
the ABS and ESP

®

 available.

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Continue driving with added caution. Wheels 
may lock during hard braking, reducing steering 
capability.

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Have the system checked at an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

Failure to follow these instructions increases the 
risk of an accident.