Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 244)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
÷
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
At least one wheel is spinning and the electronic traction system
is deactivated to prevent the brakes on the drive wheels from
overheating.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
The electronic traction system switches back on again as soon as
the brakes have cooled down.
The display message disappears and the ÷ warning lamp goes
out.
å
The yellow ESP
® OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
G
Risk of accident
ESP ® and ESP ® trailer stabilization are deactivated. ESP ® will not
stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X Reactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions: ( Y page 66).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ® cannot be activated:
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.
G Risk of accident
ESP ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE ® , hill start assist and ESP ® trailer
stabilization are not available due to a malfunction. ESP ® will not
stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays