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Level Control System Indicator Lamps

Warning Lamps 

Fig 1: Locating Warning Lamps
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Item Designation
1 ASR/ESP Control Lamp -K155-
2 Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp -K32-
3 ABS Warning Lamp -K47-
4 Brake System Warning Lamp -K118-

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp -K32- 

-a- brake pads may be worn.

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

-b- There is a wiring malfunction. Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM Information.

ABS Warning Lamp -K47-

-a- Voltage supply is under 10 volts.

-b- there is an ABS malfunction.

WARNING:

The ABS system shuts off if there is malfunction -b- in the system, however the standard brake system remains fully functional.

-c- There was a periodic wheel speed sensor malfunction since the last vehicle start.

In this case the ABS Warning Lamp will go out after the engine is restarted and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.

-d- The connection from instrument cluster to ABS Control Module -J104- is interrupted. Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS information.

-e- The instrument cluster is faulty.

ABS Warning Lamp -K47- and Brake System Warning Lamp -K118- 

-a- Parking brake is engaged.

-b- Brake fluid level is too low (warning lamp blinks).

Three warning tones are audible after switching on the ignition.

-c- There is a malfunction in the wiring to Brake System Warning Lamp -K118-. Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS information.

WARNING:

After ABS Warning Lamp and Brake System Warning Lamp light up, rear wheels may lock prematurely when braking.

ASR/ESP Control Lamp -K155- 

There is a malfunction present which only affects the ASR/ESP. The ABS/EDL and EBD safety systems are still completely functional, check DTC memory.

-a- Short circuit to B+ in ASR/ESP Button -E256-.

-b- A malfunction in the actuation of ASR/ESP Control Lamp. Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS information.

-c- ASR/ESP system was switched off by ASR/ESP Button.

NOTE:

If ASR/ESP Control Lamp flashes while driving, the ASR or ESP systems are regulating the system.

-a- the ASR/ESP control lamp is faulty, perform an electrical test.