Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 267)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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The yellow ESP
® warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
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
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Ease off 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 ® .
For exceptions, see: (
Y
page 71).
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The yellow ESP
® OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
ESP ® is deactivated.
G WARNING
If ESP ® is switched off, ESP ® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Reactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions, see: (
Y
page 71).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ® cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Have ESP ® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow ESP
® and
ESP ® OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.
ESP ® , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE‑SAFE ® , PRE‑SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD
function, hill start assist and ESP ® trailer stabilization are unavail-
able due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP
® is not operational, ESP ® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board
computer
and
displays
Z