Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual page 346

Practical hints
What to do if ...?
Problem
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Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving.
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Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
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The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes while driving.
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Possible cause
You are too close to the vehicle in front of
you to maintain selected speed.
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 or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
Distronic* is deactivated.
Suggested solution
Apply the brakes immediately to in-
crease the following distance.
Apply the brakes immediately.
Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver to
avoid hitting an obstacle.
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 and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate the ESP. Exceptions:
( page 83).
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.