(Canada only)

The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.

Risk of accident

There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Engage the parking brake.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Do not add brake fluid. This will not rectify the malfunction.

The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

Risk of accident

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction.

BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be available.

The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

Risk of accident

ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP®, EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example.
Self diagnosis is not yet complete or the on-board voltage may be insufficient, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.

Risk of accident

EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP®, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

(Canada only)

The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running.

Risk of accident

ABS and ESP® are faulty. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, EBD, PRESAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist, for example, are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.

Risk of accident

ESP® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.
Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP®.

The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

Risk of accident

ESP® is deactivated. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
Reactivate ESP®.
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP® cannot be activated:
Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

AMG vehicles only:

The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

Risk of accident

SPORT handling mode is activated. ESP® only stabilizes the vehicle in extreme situations. ESP® intervention may not be able to provide sufficient assistance in such situations and the vehicle may start to skid.
Reactivate ESP®.
If ESP® cannot be activated:
Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.

Risk of accident

ESP®, BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.

Risk of accident

ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed.
ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
Self diagnosis is not yet complete.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

(Canada only)

The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving. A warning tone also sounds.

The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

Risk of injury

The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The air bags or ETDs may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, not be triggered at all.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.