2002 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 273

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Malfunction and indicator lamps Electronic stability program (ESP) - warning lamp The yellow ESP warning lamp in the speedometer dial comes on with the electronic key in starter switch position 2. It should go out with engine running. If the ESP malfunction indicator lamp remains illuminated with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the system. Pressing the accelerator pedal will require greater effort. Only partial engine output will be available. With the ESP malfunctioning, the abs, BAS, EBB and 4-ETS are also switched off. See electronic stability program (ESP) on page 243 if the warning lamp lights up or flashes when the vehicle is moving. Note: If the transfer case differential lock is engaged the ESP warning lamp comes on and the ESP, ABS, BAS and 4-ETS are switched off. There is no malfunction in the system. 270 Seat belt nonusage warning lamp With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, the seat belt nonusage warning lamp comes on, and a warning sounds for a short time if the drivers seat belt is not fastened. After starting the engine, the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a brief period to remind the driver and passengers to fasten seat belts.