Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan - Manual (Page 249)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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The yellow ESP
®
warning 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 66).
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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 66).
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.
M
AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT
handling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. SPORT handling mode is activated.
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP ® is unable to
stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Only switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the
conditions written in the "Activating/deactivating SPORT
handling mode" section (
Y page 68).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board computer and displays
Z