Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster; Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Problem
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J (Canada only)
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The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP
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and ESP OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
d
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
d
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, PRE-SAFE
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ESP trailer stabilization are also not available due to a
malfunction.
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The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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 is deactivated.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far down 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: ( Y
At least one wheel is spinning and ETS (Electronic Traction
System) is deactivated to prevent the brakes on the drive wheels
from overheating.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
ETS switches back on again as soon as the brakes have cooled
down.
The display message disappears and the d warning lamp goes
out.
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