Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 310)

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ESP Unavailable
See Operator’s
Manual
The brake system still functions normally
but due to insufficient power supply the
ESP
® is unavailable.
X Continue driving with added caution.
When the voltage is above the required value
again, the ESP
® is operational again and the
message in the multifunction display should
disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display does
not disappear:
X Have the alternator and the battery checked.
X Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
ESP Unavailable
See Operator’s
Manual
If the yellow ESP ® warning lamp v
flashes while driving and this message
appears, the 4-ETS has switched off to
prevent overheating of the drive wheel
brakes.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the 4-ETS
switches on again.
The message in the multifunction display
disappears and the ESP
® warning lamp v
goes out.
ESP Unavailable
See Operator’s
Manual
The self-diagnosis might not be
completed yet. The display will clear after driving a short distance
at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
Practical hints