Section – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
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The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or traction system has come
into operation because of detected trac-
tion loss in at least one tire.
The cruise control is deactivated.
̈
When driving off, apply as little throttle as pos-
sible.
̈
While driving, ease up on the accelerator.
̈
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road, weather and traffic conditions.
̈
Do not deactivate the ESP
®
.
Exceptions: (
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
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The yellow fuel tank re-
serve warning lamp in the
fuel gauge comes on while
driving.
The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.
̈
Refuel at the next gas station (
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The red seat belt telltale
comes on for a maximum
of 6 seconds after starting
the engine.
The seat belt telltale reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts be-
fore driving off.
̈
Fasten your seat belts.
Regardless of whether the seat belts are fas-
tened or not, the seat belt telltale always
comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after
starting the engine.