Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 257)

might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
which could also result in injury.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions
d The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.
The ESP ® has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
® is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.
X Switch the ESP ® back on.
Exceptions: ( Y page 60).
X If leaving the ESP ® switched off, adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X If the ESP ® cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
d The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.
The ESP ® is not operational due to a malfunction.
Risk of accident!
X Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.
X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
d The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
flashes while
driving.
The ESP ® or the Electronic Traction System (ETS) has come into
operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire.
X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Do not deactivate the ESP ® .
Exceptions: ( Y page 60).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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