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Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK 500 User Manual

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Practical hints

What to do if …?

Problem

Possible cause

Suggested solution

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The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes while driving.

The ESP or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.

Distronic* is deactivated.

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When driving off, apply as little throt-
tle as possible.

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While driving, ease up on the acceler-
ator.

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Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.

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Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: (

page 80).

Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.

A

The yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp comes on while
driving.

The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.

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Refuel at the next gas station
(

page 284).

C

The yellow roll bar warning lamp
comes on or flickers when the
engine is running.

The roll bar system is malfunctioning.

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Release the roll bars manually.

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Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.

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