Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
What to do if …?
Lamps in instrument cluster General information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
light up during the bulb self-check when turning the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position
2 , have it checked and replaced
if necessary.
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
v
The yellow ESP warning lamp
lights up while driving. The ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road, weather and traffic conditions.
왘
Turn the ESP back on (
컄
page 75).
If the ESP cannot be turned back on, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possi-
ble.
v The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes while driving. The ESP or traction control has come into op-
eration because of detected traction loss in
at least one tire.
Distronic* is deactivated.
왘
When driving off apply as little throttle
as possible.
왘
While driving, ease up on the acceler-
ator.
왘
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road, weather conditions.
왘
Do not deactivate the ESP. Excep-
tions: (
컄
page 75).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.