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Warning lamp K47

• ◆ If the ABS warning lamp -K47- -1- does not go out after ignition is switched on and test sequence is completed, then the fault may be:

• -a- Voltage supply is below 10 Volt
• -b- There is a fault in the ABS
• The anti-locking brake system remains switched off with an ABS fault -b-, but the brake system remains fully operational.
• -c- Since the last time the vehicle was started there was a temporary speed sensor fault.
• In the case of a sensor fault -c-, the ABS warning lamp -K47- will extinguish after restarting the engine and attaining a speed of above 20 km/h (approx. 13 mph).

Warning lamps K47 and K118

• ◆ → If the ABS warning lamp -K47- -1- goes out but the brake system warning lamp -K118- -2- remains on, then the fault may be:

• -a- The handbrake is applied..
• -b- There is a fault in the activation of the brake system warning lamp -K118.

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• -c- The brake fluid level is too low.

• ◆ If the ABS warning lamp -K47- -1- and the brake system warning lamp -K118- -2- light up, the ABS system is defective and the EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution) is not functioning.