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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual

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Practical hints

What to do if …

Problem

Possible cause/consequence

Suggested solution

v

The yellow ESP

®

warning lamp

comes on while the engine is
running.

The ESP

®

is deactivated.

Risk of accident!

When the ESP

®

is switched off it will not sta-

bilize the vehicle if the system recognizes
that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.

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Switch the ESP

®

back on (

page 98)

Exceptions: (

page 95).

If the ESP

®

cannot be switched back on,

have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

v

The yellow ESP

®

warning lamp

flashes while driving.

The ESP

®

or traction control has come into

operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.

The cruise control or Distronic* is deactivat-
ed.

̈

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: (

page 95).

Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accidents.