Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 320 CDI 4MATIC Operator's Manual page 437

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Display message
ESP
Unavailable
See Operator's Manual
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Possible cause/consequence
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The ESP was deactivated because
of insufficient power supply. The
charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ESP
available.
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If the yellow ESP warning
lamp v flashes while driving
and this message appears, the
Electronic Traction System has
switched off to prevent overheating
of the drive wheel brakes.
The self-diagnosis has not been
completed yet.
Possible solution
When the voltage is above this value again, the
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ESP is operational again and the message in
the multifunction display should disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display
does not disappear:
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Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the
Electronic Traction System switches on again.
The message in the multifunction display disap-
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pears and the ESP
out.
The display will clear after driving a short
distance at a vehicle speed of above
12 mph (20 km/h).
warning lamp v goes