Mercedes-Benz 2008 S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
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PRE-SAFE
®
Brake*: The red dis-
tance warning lamp comes on
while driving.
You are too close to the vehicle in front of
you to maintain selected speed.
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Apply the brakes immediately to in-
crease the following distance.
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DISTRONIC Plus* or PRE-SAFE
®
Brake*: The red distance warn-
ing lamp comes on while driving
and an acoustic warning
sounds.
You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle
ahead of you.
왘
Apply the brakes immediately.
DISTRONIC Plus* or PRE-SAFE
®
Brake* has
recognized a stationary obstacle on your
probable line of travel.
왘
Apply the brakes immediately.
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Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver to
avoid hitting an obstacle.
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The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or electronic traction system has
come into operation because of detected
traction loss in at least one tire.
Cruise control and DISTRONIC Plus* are de-
activated.
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When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate the ESP
®
. Exceptions:
(
컄
page 73).
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.