Operator`s manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
l The red Distronic warning lamp
comes on while driving.
You are too close to the vehicle in front of
you to maintain selected speed.
왘 Apply the brakes immediately to in-
crease the following distance.
l The red Distronic warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
앫 You are gaining too rapidly on the vehi-
cle ahead of you.
앫 The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your
probable line of travel.
왘 Apply the brakes immediately.
왘 Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver to
avoid hitting an obstacle.
v The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes while driving.
The ESP or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
Distronic* is deactivated.
왘 When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
왘 While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
왘 Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: (
컄 page 80).
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.