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Warning/
N N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
lamp
$J
N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp and the
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yellow ESP
!
ning.
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 lis-
ted above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you perform a full
brake application, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brak-
ing 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
÷
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 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 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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N The yellow ESP
ning.
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ESP
is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions lis-
ted above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
®
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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, ESP
OFF and ABS warning lamps are lit while the engine is run-
®
are malfunctioning.
is not operational, ESP
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warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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.
page 61) it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
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and ESP
is not operational, ESP
Warning and indicator lamps
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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(
page 61).
Y
OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is run-
®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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.
Z
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