2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 310

Practical hints What to do if ...? Problem Possible cause The red Distance warning lamp comes on while driving. The red Distance warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. You are too close to the vehicle in front of you to maintain selected speed. You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you. The distance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle on your probable line of travel. The ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident! Suggested solution Apply the brakes immediately to increase the following distance. Apply the brakes immediately. Carefully observe the traffic situation. You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle. Switch the ESP back on ( page 80). l l v The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on while driving. If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have the system checked at an authoAdapt your speed and driving to the prevailrized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as ing road and weather conditions. possible. 310