Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 286

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
Jäå!
The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP
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and ESP OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running.
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The yellow ESP warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
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The yellow ESP OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G Risk of accident
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ABS and ESP are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS,
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EBD, PRE-SAFE
assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP
example, are not available either.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G
Risk of accident
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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.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
X
pulling away.
Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
X
For exceptions, see: (
G
Risk of accident
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ESP and ESP trailer stabilisation are deactivated. ESP
stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
Reactivate ESP
X
For exceptions, see: (
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
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If ESP cannot be activated:
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Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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, PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start
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.
page 72).
Y
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.
page 72).
Y
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trailer stabilisation, for
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will not
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