Operation Manual

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
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N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp and the yellow
ESP
®
and ABS warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the red brake warning lamp, yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
and ABS are shown in the READY driving status.
ABS and ESP
®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be faulty.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can 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 immediately.
÷
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
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 it may be better to deactivate ESP
®
:
R
all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles (Y page 74)
R
Mercedes-AMG vehicles (Y page 74)
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®
(Y page 73).
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays