Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2007 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
comes on while the engine is
running.
The ESP
®
is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
®
is switched off it will not sta-
bilize the vehicle if the system recognizes
that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.
̈
Switch the ESP
®
back on (
Exceptions: (
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
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The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
flashes while driving.
The ESP
®
or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
The cruise control or Distronic* is deactivat-
ed.
̈
When driving off, apply as little throt-
tle as possible.
̈
While driving, ease up on the acceler-
ator.
̈
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
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Do not deactivate the ESP
®
.
Exceptions: (
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accidents.