Mercedes-Benz GLA Operator's Manual page 259

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.
å
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The yellow ESP OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
M
AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT han-
dling mode warning
lamp is 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.
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
X
necessary.
Ease off the accelerator pedal 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: (
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ESP is deactivated. ESP
skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
WARNING
G
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If ESP is switched off, ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
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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
SPORT handling mode is activated.
G WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP
stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Only switch on SPORT handling mode in certain situations
X
( page 70).
Y
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.
page 69).
Y
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will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
page 69).
Y
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is unable to
Z