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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

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The yellow ESC
SPORT warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.

ESC SPORT is activated.
Risk of accident!
When ESC SPORT is activated it will only stabilize the vehicle to a
limited extent if the system recognizes that the vehicle starts to
skid or that a wheel is spinning.

X

Switch ESC SPORT off (

Y

page 62).

The message

ESC-ON appears in the multifunction display.

ч
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The yellow ESC
warning lamp
and the yellow
ESC OFF
warning lamp
come on while
the engine is
running.

The ESC is not operational due to a malfunction.
The ABS, the BAS, and the hill-start assist system are also
switched off.
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
systems specified above available.

X

Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.

X

Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.

X

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.

X

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

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.

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The yellow ESC
warning lamp
flashes while
driving.

The ESC or the ETS has come into operation because of detected
traction loss in at least one tire.

X

When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.

X

While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.

X

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.

X

Do not deactivate the ESC.
Exceptions: (

Y

page 62).

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.

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