2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Abs esp inoperative

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ABS and ESP
Currently Unavailable
See Operator’s ManualABS 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.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:
Have the generator (alternator) and the battery
checked.
ABS and ESP
Inoperative
See Operator’s ManualABS 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.
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing steering
capability.
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.

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-ABS and ESP
Inoperative
See Operator’s ManualABS and ESP® are switched off due to a
malfunction. BAS and the hill start assist
are also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS available.Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking, re-
ducing steering capability.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possi-
ble.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution

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;ReleaseYou are driving with the parking brake set.Release the parking brake (page 130).
(USA only)Parking Brake
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(Canada only)
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EBR, ABS, and ESP
Inoperative
See Operator’s Manu-
alEBP, 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.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking, re-
ducing steering capability.
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.
(Canada only)