Mercedes-Benz 2016 S-Class Operator's Manual page 320

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
318
Warning/
N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
÷
N The yellow ESP
ESP
least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X
X
X
X
÷
N The yellow ESP
ESP
PLUS, PRE‑SAFE
Start Assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and
Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
If ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
X
X
®
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP
In rare cases ( page 74), it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®
warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
®
, BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
® , PRE‑SAFE
G
WARNING
®
is not operational, ESP
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
®
.
®
® PLUS, PRE‑SAFE
®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
®
.
( page 73).
Y
® Brake, the HOLD function, Hill