Owners 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
®
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 ( page 96)
Exceptions: (
page 94).
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
The ESP
®
is not operational due to a malfunc-
tion.
Risk of accident!
Observe additional messages in the
multifunction display.
Continue driving with added caution.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.