Mercedes-Benz 2011 G-Class Operator's Manual page 188

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
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J (Canada only)
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The red brake system
warning lamp and the
yellow ABS warning
lamp are on while
driving. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for about five seconds.
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
EBD is faulty.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
Risk of accident
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ESP or traction control is intervening because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal after pulling away.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
Exceptions: (
G
Risk of accident
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OFF
®
ESP is deactivated. ESP
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X
Reactivate ESP
Exceptions: (
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
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If ESP cannot be activated:
X
Have ESP
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.
Y
page 57).
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will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts
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.
Y page 57).
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checked at a qualified specialist workshop.