Practical hints
What to do if ...?
Problem
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The yellow ESP
comes on while driving.
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The yellow ESP
flashes while driving.
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Possible cause/consequence
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warning lamp
The ESP
is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
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warning lamp
The ESP
or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
Suggested solution
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Switch the ESP
back on ( page 91).
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If the ESP
cannot be switched back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
When driving off, apply as little throt-
tle 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
Exceptions: ( page 90).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.
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