Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Warning/
N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
! N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
You have engaged the differential locks. ABS is deactivated.
Disengage the differential locks.
X
Subsequently ABS is reactivated.
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N $ (USA only): the red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ESP
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ABS warning lamps are on while the engine is running.
J (Canada only): the yellow brake system, ESP
while the engine is running.
ABS and ESP
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
G
WARNING
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.
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If 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 immediately.
X
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N The yellow ESP
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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.
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
X
Ease off 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
X
In rare cases (
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
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are malfunctioning.
is not operational, ESP
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warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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page 59), it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
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and ABS warning lamps are on
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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( page 59).
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and
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