2004 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 296

Practical hints What to do if ...? Problem Possible cause The red distance indicator lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. 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. Carefully observe the traffic situation. You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle. Switch the ESP back on ( page 81). l v The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on while driving. If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ing road, weather and traffic conditions. The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deactivated. When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road, weather conditions. Do not deactivate the ESP. Exceptions: ( page 80). Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. v The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. 295