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Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
The ESP
®
has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
®
is switched off it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a
wheel is spinning.
X
Switch the ESP
®
back on.
Exceptions: (Y page 78).
X
If leaving the ESP
®
switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
v
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
The ESP
®
is not operational due
to a malfunction.
Risk of accident!
X
Read and Observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.
X
Continue driving with added caution.
X
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
v
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or Electronic Traction
System (4-ETS) has come into
operation because of detected
traction loss in at least one tire.
The cruise control is deactivated.
X
When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
X
While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
X
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X
Do not deactivate the ESP
®
.
Exceptions: (Y page 78).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Practical hints