380 Practical hints
What to do if …?
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ABSABS, ESP
inoperative
See Operator’s Man.The ABS and ESP® are not available due to
a malfunction.
The BAS is also deactivated.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without but without the
systems specified above.Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels will lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
Cruise con-
trol and
SPEEDTRONICinoperativeCruise control is malfunctioning.Have the cruise control checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
ESPinoperative
See Operator’s Man.The ESP® has switched off due to a
malfunction.
The ABS and the BAS might not be opera-
tional.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the systems speci-
fied above.Continue driving with added caution.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.
