Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Cabriolet Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
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The yellow ESP
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ESP OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.
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The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
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ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X
Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
Exceptions: (
G
Risk of accident
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OFF
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ESP is deactivated. ESP
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X
Reactivate ESP
Exceptions: (
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
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If ESP cannot be activated:
X
Have ESP
G
Risk of accident
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and
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ESP , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE
function and hill start assist are not available, due to a malfunction.
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ESP will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel
starts to spin.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
Risk of injury
The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The air bags or ETDs
may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an
accident, not be triggered at all.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Y
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will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts
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Y page 66).
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checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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, PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD