Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
Solutions
å
The yellow ESC
OFF warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.
The ESC has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESC 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 ESC back on.
Exceptions: (
Y
page 60).
X
If leaving the ESC switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X
If the ESC cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
÷
å
The yellow ESC
warning lamp
and the yellow
ESC OFF
warning lamp
come on while
the engine is
running.
The ESC is not operational due to a malfunction.
The ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the hill-start assist system, the
HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the PRE-SAFE
®
system,
and the PRE-SAFE
®
Brake are also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
systems specified above available.
X
Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.
X
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.
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.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
÷
The yellow ESC
warning lamp
flashes while
driving.
The ESC or the ETS/4-ETS has come into operation because of
detected traction loss in at least one tire.
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 ESC.
Exceptions: (
Y
page 60).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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