Mercedes-Benz 2009 ML-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ABS
unavailable
See Operator’s Manual
If the yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp v flashes while driving and
this message appears, the electron-
ic traction system has switched off
to prevent overheating of the drive
wheel brakes.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off,
the electronic traction system switches
on again.
The message in the multifunction dis-
play disappears and the ESP
®
warning
lamp v goes out.
The self-diagnosis has not yet been
completed yet.
The display will clear after driving a
short distance at a vehicle speed of
above 12 mph (20 km/h).
Cruise control and
SPEEDTRONIC
inoperative
The cruise control is malfunctioning. ̈ Have cruise control checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Cruise control
--- mph
You have attempted to set a speed
while driving below 20 mph
(30 km/h).
̈ Accelerate to a speed exceeding
20 mph (30 km/h) and set the
speed (
page 245).
The ESP
®
is switched off. ̈ Switch on the ESP
®
( page 98).
The automatic transmission is set to
position P, R, or N.
̈ Set the automatic transmission to
position D (
page 187).
The vehicle is secured with the
parking brake.
̈ Release the parking brake
(
page 57).