Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA Owner's Manual page 261

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.
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The yellow ESP OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
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The yellow ESP and
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ESP OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and 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.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X
Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
For exceptions, see: (
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ESP and ESP trailer stabilisation are deactivated. ESP
stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
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WARNING
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If ESP is switched off, ESP
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X
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Reactivate ESP .
For exceptions, see: (
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
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If ESP cannot be activated:
X
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Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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ESP , BAS, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, COLLISION PRE-
VENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE-SAFE
assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP
not available due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
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WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking
situation.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Y
page 68).
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, the HOLD function, hill start
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trailer stabilisation are
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
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will not
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