2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 310

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. See electronic stability program (ESP) on page 280 if the warning lamp lights up or flashes when the vehicle is moving. Distronic (DTR) - warning lamp With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, the distance warning lamp in the speedometer dial comes on and goes out with the engine running. See Distronic (DTR) system on page 332 for possible malfunction messages. Note: The distance warning lamp is without warning function on vehicles without Distronic (DTR). Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 307 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index