ESP inoperative MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2011 W164 User Guide

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsTire Pressure
Monitor
InoperativeThe TPMS is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Tire Pressure
Monitor
Inoperative No
Wheel SensorsThe wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.XMount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The TPMS is activated automatically after driving for a few
minutes.Check
Tire(s)GRisk of accident
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.XCorrect the tire pressure ( Y page 331).XIf necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 340).Caution:
Tire DefectGRisk of accident
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.XIf necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 340).Tire pressure(s)
Please CorrectThe tire pressure is insufficient in at least one of the tires or the
tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary,
correct the tire pressure ( Y page 331).XRestart the tire pressure monitor ( Y page 333).Tire Pressure
Monitor
Wheel Sensor
MissingThere is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.XHave the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.242Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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The mbrace system
The mbrace system provides three different
services:
R automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB info call
To control the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
XPress the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
You can find information and a description of
all available features under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com 40
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
GWarning
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if any or all of the following
conditions occur:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button º does not come on during the
system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in Information button
E does not come on during the system
self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button,
Roadside Assistance button º, or
Information button E remains
illuminated constantly in red after the
system self-test.
R The message Tele Aid Inoperative or
Tele Aid Not Activated appears in the
multifunction display after the system self-
test.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In
case of an emergency, help will have to be
summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Response Center under the number
866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service under
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call
Important safety notes
! A license agreement must exist in order
to activate the mbrace service. Make sure
that your system is activated and ready for
use, and press the E MB info call button
to register. If you cannot carry out any of
the steps mentioned, the system may not
be activated.
If you have any questions concerning
activation, please contact one of the
following service hotlines:
R USA: Response Center under
866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service under
1-888-923-8367
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
i An automatically dialed mbrace
emergency call cannot be canceled.
An emergency call can also be dialed
manually.
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes. The
Connecting Call message appears in the
multifunction display.
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