Mercedes-Benz 2003 CLK 500 - Manual (Page 276)

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
What to do if …?
Lamps in instrument cluster General information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
light up during the bulb self-check when turning the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2, have it checked and replaced
if necessary.
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
v The yellow ESP warning lamp
lights up while driving. The ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
̈ Turn the ESP back on ( ୴ page 78).
If the ESP cannot be turned back on, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possi-
ble.
v The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes while driving. The ESP or traction control has come into op-
eration 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 acceler-
ator.
̈ Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
̈ Do not deactivate the ESP -- excep-
tions: (
୴ page 78).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.