Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 376)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
v The yellow ABS/ESP ® warning
lamp comes on while driving.
The ESP ® is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road, weather, and traffic conditions.
̈ Switch the ESP ® back on
( ୴ page 97).
If the ESP ® cannot be switched back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
The yellow ABS/ESP ® warning
lamp flashes while driving.
The ABS, ESP ® or traction control has come
into operation because of detected traction
loss in at least one tire.
Distronic* is deactivated.
̈ When driving off, apply as little
throttle as possible.
̈ While driving, ease up on the acceler-
ator.
̈ Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
̈ Do not deactivate the ESP ® .
Exceptions: ( ୴ page 97).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.