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Problem
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The red distance indicator lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
v
The yellow ESP warning lamp
comes on while driving.
v
The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes while driving.
Possible cause
You are gaining too rapidly on the vehi-
cle ahead of you.
The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your
probable line of travel.
The ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road, weather and traffic conditions.
The ESP or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
Distronic* is deactivated.
Practical hints
What to do if ...?
Suggested solution
Apply the brakes immediately.
Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver to
avoid hitting an obstacle.
Switch the ESP back on ( page 81).
If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road, weather conditions.
Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: ( page 80).
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.
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