2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 348

Practical hints What to do if ... Problem v The yellow ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. Possible cause/consequence The ESP® has been switched off. Risk of accident! When the ESP® is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning. The ESP® is not operational due to a malfunction. Risk of accident! Suggested solutions X X X Switch the ESP® back on. Exceptions: (Y page 78). If leaving the ESP® switched off, adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. If the ESP® cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Read and Observe additional messages that may appear in the multifunction display. Continue driving with added caution. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Do not deactivate the ESP®. Exceptions: (Y page 78). v The yellow ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. X X X X v The yellow ESP® warning The ESP® or Electronic Traction lamp flashes while driving. System (4-ETS) has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. The cruise control is deactivated. X X X X Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. 346