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Level Control System Indicator Lamps






Level Control System Indicator Lamps

Warning Lamps









ABS Warning Lamp (K47)

If ABS warning lamp (K47) - 3 - does not go out after the ignition is switched on and the test sequence is complete, it could be caused by the following errors:





a Voltage supply is below 10 Volt
b There is a malfunction in the ABS

The ABS system remains switched off during an ABS malfunction - b -, but the traditional brake system remains fully functional.

c Since the last time the vehicle was started there was a temporary speed sensor malfunction.

In this case the ABS warning lamp (K47) will go out after the engine is restarted and the vehicle speed exceeds 2.75 km/h.

d The connection from instrument cluster to ABS control module (w/Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) (J104) is interrupted.
e ABS warning lamp (K47) is faulty.

ABS warning lamp (K47) and brake system warning lamp (K118).





If ABS warning lamp (K47) - 3 - goes out but brake system warning lamp (K118) - 4 - lights up, the malfunctions causes may be:

a the brake fluid level is too low.

Three warning tones are audible after switching on the ignition.

b There is a malfunction in the wiring to warning light for brake system (K118).

If ABS warning lamp (K47) - 3 - and brake system warning lamp (K118) - 4 - lights up, ABS system is malfunctioning. A change in braking behavior should be checked.

CAUTION!
After ABS warning lamp (K47) and brake system warning lamp (K118) light up, rear wheels may lock prematurely when braking.

ASR/ESP Control Lamp (K155)





If the ASR/ESP control lamp (K155) - 1 - does not turn off after the ignition is switched on and the test sequence is completed, the malfunction may be:

There is a malfunction present which only affects the ASR/ESP. The ABS/EDL and Electronic Brake pressure Distribution (EBD) safety systems are still completely functional, check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory.

a Short circuit to B+ in the ASR/ESP button.
b a short circuit to ground in ASR/ESP control lamp (K155) activation.
c The connection from instrument cluster to contact 31 of ABS control module (J104) is interrupted.
d ASR/ESP was switched off by the ASR/ESP button (E256).

If the ASR/ESP control lamp (K155) blinks while driving, the ASR or ESP system is in regulating mode.

If the ASR/ESP control lamp (K155) - 1 - did not light up during self test, the following malfunction is present:





a ASR/ESP control lamp (K155) is faulty, perform electrical test.

ABS warning lamp (K47) and ASR/ESP control lamp (K155)

If the ABS warning light (K47) - 3 - and the ASR/ESP control lamp (K155) - 1 - do not turn off after the ignition is switched on and the test sequence is completed, the malfunction may be:

a The voltage supply for the ABS system is below 10 volts and the vehicle speed is less than 12 km/h, Perform electrical test.
b a short circuit to positive in ASR/ESP control lamp (K155) activation.
Short circuit to B+ in ASR/ESP button (E256).

ABS warning lamp (K47), brake system warning lamp (K118) and ASR/ESP control lamp (K155)





If ABS warning lamp (K47) - 3 -, ASR/ESP control lamp (K155), - 1 - and brake system warning lamp (K118) - 4 - do not go out, malfunction causes may be:

a The voltage supply for the ABS system is below 10 volts and the vehicle speed is less than 12 km/h, Perform electrical test.
b There is a malfunction in the hydraulic control module; ABS system is therefore not operating.

A change in braking behavior should be checked. The rear wheels can lock up early when braking!

c There was a dynamic wheel speed sensor malfunction during the last driving period.

In this case, the warning lamps automatically switch off after a new vehicle start once a speed of 2.75 km/h is exceeded. This requires that the malfunction does not occur again after the repair work and new test are performed.

Brake System Warning Lamp (K118)





If the warning light for brake system (K118) - 4 - does not go out after switching the ignition on, the malfunction may be:

a Foot operated parking brake is engaged.
Switch for brake system warning lamp (K118) is malfunctioning or incorrectly adjusted.
There is a malfunction in the wire routing, Perform electrical test.

The parking brake switch also informs the ABS control module (w/EDL) (J104) whether the parking brake is set or not. When the parking brake pedal is set, the ESP control is negatively influenced.

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp (K32)





If brake pad wear indicator lamp (K32) - 2 - does not switch off 3 seconds after the ignition is switched on or if it lights up when vehicle is driven, it could be caused by the following malfunctions:

a the brake pads are worn.

Check front and rear axle brake pads/linings. Replace worn brake pads/linings.

b There is a malfunction in the wire routing.