Section – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
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Only vehicles with DISTRONIC
Plus*: The red distance warning
lamp comes on while driving.
You are too close to the vehicle in front of
you to maintain selected speed.
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Apply the brakes immediately to in-
crease the following distance.
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Only vehicles with DISTRONIC
Plus*: The red distance warning
lamp comes on while driving
and you hear a warning sound.
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You are gaining too rapidly on the vehi-
cle ahead of you.
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The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your
probable line of travel.
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Apply the brakes immediately.
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Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver to
avoid hitting an obstacle.
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The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or ETS has come into operation
because of detected traction loss in at least
one tire.
Cruise control and DISTRONIC Plus* are de-
activated.
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When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate the ESP
®
. Exceptions:
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.