2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 246
2011 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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244 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem ä The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions On-board computer and displays G Risk of accident ESP® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away. X Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion. X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. X Do not deactivate ESP®. Exceptions: (Y page 66). å The yellow ESP® OFF ESP® is deactivated. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts warning lamp is lit while to skid or if a wheel starts to spin. the engine is running. X Reactivate ESP®. Exceptions: (Y page 66). X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. If ESP® cannot be activated: X G Risk of accident Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop. äå The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. G Risk of accident ESP®, BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available, due to a malfunction. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6 The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. G Risk of injury The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The air bags or ETDs may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, not be triggered at all. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.