Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class - Manual (Page 224)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument cluster General information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
light up during the bulb self-check when turning the key in steering lock to
position 2, have it checked and replaced if
necessary.
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
v The yellow 4-ETS/ESP warning
lamp lights up while driving. The ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions. ̈ Turn the ESP back on ( ୴ page 77).
If the ESP cannot be turned back on, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possi-
ble.
v The yellow 4-ETS/ESP warning
lamp flashes while driving. The ESP or 4-ETS has come into operation
because of detected traction loss in at least
one tire. ̈ During take-off apply as little throttle
as possible.
̈ While driving ease up on the accelera-
tor.
̈ Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
̈ Do not deactivate the ESP (excep-
tions: (
୴ page 76).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.