Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
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The yellow ESP
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
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AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT han-
dling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M 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.
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warn-
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
X
necessary.
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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ESP is deactivated.
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OFF
G WARNING
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If ESP is switched off, ESP
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restric-
ted, e.g. Active Blind Spot Assist. The system does not perform
braking actions.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Reactivate ESP
X
In rare cases (
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
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If ESP cannot be activated:
Drive on carefully.
X
Have ESP
X
SPORT handling mode is activated.
G WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP
stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Only switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the
X
conditions described in the "Activating/deactivating SPORT
handling mode" section (
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.
page 76) it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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.
page 76) it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
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checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
page 77).
Y
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.
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( page 76).
Y
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.
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( page 76).
Y
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is unable to