Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
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The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
ESP
®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
For exceptions, see: (
Y
page 66).
å
The yellow ESP
®
OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
ESP
®
is deactivated.
G
WARNING
If ESP
®
is switched off, ESP
®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
Reactivate ESP
®
.
For exceptions, see: (
Y
page 66).
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP
®
cannot be activated:
X
Drive on carefully.
X Have ESP
®
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow ESP
®
and
ESP
®
OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.
ESP
®
, BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE
®
, PRE-SAFE
®
Brake, the HOLD
function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays