Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual page 384

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Warning/
N N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
lamp
J÷
N The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ESP
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lamps light up while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the red brake warning lamp, yellow ESP
lamp and ABS are shown in the READY driving status.
ABS and ESP
Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD,
PRE‑SAFE
Assist, ESP
STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are
also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock, for example, if you
brake hard.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The
braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
®
If ESP
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
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N The yellow ESP
®
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.
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
X
In rare cases (
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®
are unavailable due to a fault. Therefore BAS, BAS PLUS with
® ®
, PRE‑SAFE PLUS, PRE‑SAFE
®
trailer stabilisation, Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights,
is not operational, ESP
®
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
®
.
page 86) it may be better to deactivate ESP
Y
®
Brake, the HOLD function, Hill Start
®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
®
( page 85).
Y
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and ABS warning
®
warning
®
.
Z
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