Warning/
indicator
lamp
N
N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and
M
M
Solutions
÷
N
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
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.
X
Accelerate more gently 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 it may be better to deactivate ESP
®
:
R
all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles (
Y
page 72)
R
Mercedes-AMG vehicles (
Y
page 73)
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®
(
Y
page 72).
÷
N
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP
®
is faulty.
Other driving and driving safety systems may also be faulty.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
288
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-bo
ard
computer
and
displays