Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2015 Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Warning/
N N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
lamp
$J N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp, the
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yellow ESP
engine is running.
ABS and ESP
PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD,
PRE‑SAFE
assist, Crosswind Assist, 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 if you brake hard,
for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The
braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
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If ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
÷
N The yellow ESP
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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.
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal 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
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warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the
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are not available due to a malfunction. Therefore BAS, BAS
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, PRE‑SAFE PLUS, PRE‑SAFE
is not operational, ESP
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warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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.
page 72), it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
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Brake, the HOLD function, hill start
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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( page 71).
Y
283
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.
Z