Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual page 292

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
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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.
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The yellow ESP and
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ESP OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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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
Exceptions: ( page 67)
Y
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ESP is deactivated.
G
WARNING
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If ESP is switched off, ESP
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
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Reactivate ESP .
X
Exceptions: ( page 67)
Y
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
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If ESP cannot be activated:
Drive on carefully.
X
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Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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ESP , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE
function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP
stabilisation are not available due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
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, PRE-SAFE
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
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Brake, the HOLD
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trailer
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