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Level Control System Indicator Lamps: Abs/EDL/ASR/Esp

Indicator lamps for USA and Canada

Fig 1: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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Item Designation
1 Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118-
2 ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155-
3 ABS Indicator Lamp -K47-

ABS Indicator Lamp -K47-

Fig 2: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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-a- Voltage supply is under 10 volts.

-b- There is an ABS malfunction, refer to the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

WARNING:

The anti-locking brake system remains switched off with an ABS malfunction -3-, but the brake system remains fully operational.

-c- there was a malfunction in the speed sensor since the last time the vehicle was started.

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

-d- Connection from instrument cluster to ABS Control Module -J104- has an open circuit, refer to appropriate System Wiring Diagram Information.

-e- The instrument cluster is defective, refer to the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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-a- parking brake is engaged.

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

Three warning tones will sound after switching on the ignition.

-c- There is a malfunction in the wiring to the Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118-, refer to appropriate System Wiring Diagram Information.

WARNING:

After ABS Indicator Lamp -K47- and Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118- light up, rear wheels may lock prematurely when braking.

ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155-

Fig 4: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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Fault, that affects the ASR/ESP The ABS/EDL and EBD systems on the vehicle remain fully functional, refer to the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Checking of event memory.

-a- A fault in the actuation of ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155-, refer to appropriate System Wiring Diagram Information.

NOTE:

If the ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155- blinks while driving, the ASR or ESP systems are controlling the system.



Warning Lamps

Fig 1: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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Item Designation
1 Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118-
2 ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155-
3 ABS Indicator Lamp -K47-  
4 Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp -K32-
5 ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp 2 -K216-  

Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118- -1-

Fig 2: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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-a- Parking brake engaged.

-b- Brake fluid level too low, Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118- flashing.

Three warning tones will sound after switching on the ignition.

-c- there is a malfunction in the wiring to the Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118-, refer to appropriate System Wiring Diagram Information.

-d- There is a malfunction in the actuation, refer to the Wiring Diagrams and the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155- -2-

Fig 3: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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Fault, that affects the ASR/ESP The ABS/EDL and EBD systems on the vehicle remain fully functional, refer to the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Checking of event memory.

-a- A fault in the actuation of ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155-, refer to the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

NOTE:

If the ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155- -2- blinks while driving, the ASR or ESP systems are controlling the system.

ABS Indicator Lamp -K47- -3-

Fig 4: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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-a- Voltage supply is under 10 volts.

-b- There is an ABS fault, refer to the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Check the event memory.

WARNING:

The anti-locking brake system remains switched off with an ABS malfunction, but the brake system remains fully operational.

-c- there was a malfunction in the speed sensor since the last time the vehicle was started.

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

-d- Connection from instrument cluster to ABS Control Module -J104- has an open circuit, refer to the Wiring Diagrams.

-e- An activation fault has occurred, refer to the Wiring Diagrams and the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-f- The instrument cluster is defective, refer to the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

ABS Indicator Lamp -K47- -3- and Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118- -1-

Fig 5: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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WARNING:

After ABS Indicator Lamp -K47- and Brake System Indicator Lamp -K118- light up, rear wheels may lock prematurely when braking.

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp -K32- -4-

Fig 6: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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-a- Brake pads worn; check brake pads, refer to Maintenance Procedures .

-b- There is a malfunction in the wiring, refer to appropriate System Wiring Diagram Information.

ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp 2 -K216- -5-

Fig 7: Identifying Control Systems Indicator Lamps
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ASR malfunction. The ABS/ESP still works, refer to the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Check the event memory.

-a- A fault in the actuation of ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp 2 -K216-, refer to the Wiring Diagrams/Component Locations.

-b- An activation fault has occurred, refer to the Wiring Diagrams/Component Locations and the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.