Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 229

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Warning/
N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
N The yellow ESP
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PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the yellow ESP
READY driving status.
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ESP , BAS, BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE SAFE
PRE SAFE ®
wind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind
Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
N The yellow ESP
å
ECO start/stop function is activated.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the yellow ESP
READY driving status.
ESP ® is deactivated.
G
WARNING
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If ESP is switched off, ESP
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted, e.g.
Active Blind Spot Assist. The system does not perform braking actions.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Reactivate ESP
In rare cases , it may be best to deactivate ESP
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
If ESP ® cannot be activated:
Drive on carefully.
X
X Have ESP
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warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
PLUS, PRE SAFE ® Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist, Cross-
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
® OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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.
® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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warning lamp is shown in the
® OFF warning lamp is shown in the
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® ( page 79).
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