Problem
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp comes on while driving.
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp flashes while driving.
Possible cause
The ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road, weather, and traffic conditions.
The ABS, ESP or traction control has come
into operation because of detected traction
loss in at least one tire.
Distronic* is deactivated.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
Suggested solution
Switch the ESP back on ( page 84).
If the ESP cannot be switched back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
When driving off, apply as little throt-
tle as possible.
While driving, ease up on the acceler-
ator.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: ( page 84).
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accidents.
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