Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 292

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Warning/
N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
$J N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp and the yellow
÷!
ESP
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the red brake warning lamp, yellow ESP
and ABS are shown in the READY driving status.
ABS and ESP
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be faulty.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
X
X
÷
N The yellow ESP
ESP
least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X
X
X
X
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and ABS warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
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are malfunctioning.
G
WARNING
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is not operational, ESP
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP
In rare cases it may be better to deactivate ESP
all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles (
R
Mercedes-AMG vehicles (
R
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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.
page 74)
Y
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warning lamp
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:
page 74)
Y
( page 73).
Y