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Practical hints
What to do if ...?
What to do if ...?
Lamps in instrument cluster
Problem
v
The yellow ESP warning lamp
lights up while driving.
v
The yellow ESP warning lamp
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.
Distronic* is deactivated.
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 78).
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 acceler-
ator.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Do not deactivate the ESP -- excep-
tions: ( page 78).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.
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