Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 240 Operator's Manual page 300

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
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The yellow ESP warning lamp
comes on while driving.
The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes while driving.
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Possible cause
The ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road, weather and traffic
conditions.
The ESP or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
Suggested solution
Switch the ESP back on ( page 81).
If the ESP cannot be switched back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
When driving off, apply as little
throttle as possible.
While driving, ease up on the
accelerator.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather
conditions.
Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: ( page 81).
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.