Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 248

Practical hints
What to do if ...
What to do if ...
Lamps in instrument cluster
Problem
The yellow ESP warning lamp
v
lights up while driving.
The yellow ESP warning lamp
v
flashes while driving.
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General information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
light up during the bulb self-check when
Possible cause
The ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
The ESP or traction control has come into op-
eration because of detected traction loss in
at least one tire.
turning the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2, have it checked and replaced
if necessary.
Suggested solution
Turn the ESP back on ( page 77).
If the ESP cannot be turned back on, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possi-
ble.
When driving off apply as little throttle
as possible.
While driving ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: ( page 77).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.