Driving safety systemsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutionsò (USA only)or ! (Canada only)Yellow warning lamplights up.System Inoperativeappears.ABS is malfunctioning. Other driving systems may be deactiva-ted.If ABS is malfunctioning, there is also a possibility that otherdriving systems may be unavailable.Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp and displaymessages which may be shown in the instrument cluster.G WARNINGIf ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steer-ability and braking characteristics may be severely impaired.Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated.There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents.Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked immediately at a qualifiedspecialist workshop.X Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road andtraffic conditions.X Secure the vehicle against rolling away.X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.$ (USA only) orJ (Canada only) Redwarning lamp lights upwhile the engine isrunning.Warning tone sounds.Brake Force Distri‐bution InoperativeStop See Operator'sManual appears.EBD is malfunctioning. This means that ABS, ESP ®, CrosswindAssist and Hill start assist are also unavailable.Other driving systems may be deactivated.G WARNINGThe brake system continues to function normally, but without thefunctions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock early ifyou brake hard, for example.The steerability and braking characteristics may be severelyaffected. The braking distance may increase in emergency brak-ing situations.If ESP® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.X Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road andtraffic conditions.X Secure the vehicle against rolling away.X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.Driving safety systems 175>> Practical advice.Z