Mercedes-Benz 2004 E 320 User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp comes on while driving.
The ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
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Turn the ESP back on (
୴
page 79).
If the ESP cannot be turned back on, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possi-
ble.
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp flashes while driving.
The ABS, ESP or traction control has come
into operation because of detected traction
loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deacti-
vated.
Distronic* is switched off.
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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: (
୴
page 79).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.