Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 259)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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J (Canada only)
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The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP
®
and ESP ® OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
G Risk of accident
EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, PRE-SAFE ® , hill start assist and
ESP ® trailer stabilization are also not available due to a
malfunction.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
d
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
G
Risk of accident
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 is deactivated.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far down as necessary
when pulling away.
X Release 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 ® .
Exceptions: ( Y page 66).
d
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
At least one wheel is spinning and ETS (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.
ETS switches back on again as soon as the brakes have cooled
down.
The display message disappears and the d warning lamp goes
out.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board computer and displays
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