Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 421)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ESP unavailable
See Operator’s Manual If the yellow ESP ® warning
lamp v flashes while driving and
this message appears, the electron-
ic traction system has switched off
to prevent overheating of the drive
wheel brakes.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the
electronic traction system switches on again.
The message in the multifunction display disap-
pears and the ESP
® warning lamp v goes
out.
The self-diagnosis has not yet been
completed yet. The display will clear after driving a short
distance at a vehicle speed of above
12 mph (20 km/h).
Malfunction
Visit workshop In addition, the yellow ESP ® warning
lamp v comes on.
The ESP ® has detected a malfunc-
tion and switched off.
The ABS may still be operational.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
̈ Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.
Display malfunction
Visit workshop In addition, the yellow ESP ® warning
lamp v comes on.
The ESP ® or the ESP ® display is
malfunctioning.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.