Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS-Class Operator's Manual page 298

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
®
v The yellow ESP warning
lamp flashes while driving.
Driving systems
Problem
l The red distance warning
lamp comes on while driv-
ing.
l The red distance warning
lamp comes on while driv-
ing and you hear a warning
sound.
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Possible cause/consequence
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The ESP or Electronic Traction
System (ETS) has come into oper-
ation because of detected trac-
tion loss in at least one tire.
The cruise control and the Dis-
tronic system are deactivated.
Possible cause/consequence
You are too close to the vehicle in
front of you to maintain selected
speed.
You are gaining too rapidly on the
vehicle ahead of you or the dis-
tance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on
your probable line of travel.
Suggested solutions
X
When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
X
While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
X
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X
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Do not deactivate the ESP
Exceptions: ( Y page 67).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Suggested solutions
X
Apply the brakes immediately to increase the following distance.
X
Apply the brakes immediately.
X
Carefully observe the traffic situation. You may need to brake or
maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle.
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