Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 320 CDI 4MATIC, Operator'S 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.
왘
Switch the ESP
®
back on (
컄
page 105).
Exceptions: (
컄
page 104)
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on:
왘
Continue driving with added caution.
왘
Observe additional messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
왘
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
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The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or the Electronic Traction System
has come into operation because of de-
tected traction loss of at least one tire.
왘
When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
왘
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
왘
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
왘
Do not deactivate the ESP
®
.
Exceptions: (
컄
page 104)
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.