Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 210)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
ä
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 ä warning lamp goes
out.
å
The yellow ESP
® OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
G
Risk of accident
ESP ® is deactivated. ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X Reactivate ESP ® .
Exceptions: ( Y page 63).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ® cannot be activated:
X Have ESP ® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
M (C 63 AMG only)
The yellow SPORT
handling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. G Risk of accident
SPORT handling mode is activated. ESP ® only stabilizes the vehicle
in extreme situations. ESP ® intervention may not be able to
provide sufficient assistance in such situations, and the vehicle
may start to skid.
X Reactivate ESP ® .
Exceptions: ( Y page 63).
If ESP ® cannot be activated:
X Have ESP ® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays
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