2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 437

Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Possible cause/consequence Unavailable See Operator's Manual Possible solution ESP The was deactivated because When the voltage is above this value again, the of insufficient power supply. The ESP® is operational again and the message in charging voltage has fallen below the multifunction display should disappear. 10 volts. If the message in the multifunction display The brake system is still functioning does not disappear: normally but without the ESP® Have the generator (alternator) and the available. battery checked. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. If the yellow ESP® warning lamp v flashes while driving and this message appears, the Electronic Traction System has switched off to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes. The self-diagnosis has not been completed yet. As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the Electronic Traction System switches on again. The message in the multifunction display disappears and the ESP® warning lamp v goes out. The display will clear after driving a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h). ESP® 436