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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
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N N Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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N The yellow ESP
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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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 pulling away.
X
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
In rare cases it may be better to deactivate ESP
all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles (
R
Mercedes-AMG vehicles (
R
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
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N The yellow ESP
warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
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ESP
is faulty.
Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation.
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If ESP
is not operational, ESP
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
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.
page 73)
Y
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
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:
page 72)
Y
(
page 72).
Y
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