2005 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 344

Practical hints What to do if ...? Problem Possible cause Only vehicles with Distronic*: The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving. Only vehicles with Distronic*: The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. 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 or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deactivated. 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. 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 and weather conditions. Do not deactivate the ESP. Exceptions: ( page 83). Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. l l v 342