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What to do if …
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
v The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
comes on while the engine is
running.
The ESP
®
is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
®
is switched off it will not sta-
bilize the vehicle if the system recognizes
that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.
̈ Switch the ESP
®
back on (୴ page 98)
Exceptions: (
୴ page 95).
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
v The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
The cruise control or Distronic* is deactivat-
ed.
̈ 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: (
୴ page 95).
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accidents.