Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
÷
The yellow ESP
®
warn-
ing 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
®
.
In rare cases (
Y
page 78) it may be best to deactivate ESP
®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®
(
Y
page 77).
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
®
.
In rare cases (
Y
page 78), it may be best to deactivate ESP
®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®
(
Y
page 77).
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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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board
computer
and
displays