Mercedes-Benz 2008 ML 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
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
®
has been switched off with the
ESP
®
switch or has switched off due to a
malfunction.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road, weather, and traffic conditions.
̈ Switch the ESP
®
back on (page 103).
Exceptions: (
page 102).
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on:
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
̈ Observe additional messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
̈ Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
v The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or the 4-ETS has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
of at least one tire.
̈ When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
̈ While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
̈ Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
̈ Do not deactivate the ESP
®
.
Exceptions: (
page 102).
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.