Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 263)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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The yellow ESP
® warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
ESP ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions, see: ( Y page 65).
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The yellow ESP
® OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
ESP ® and ESP ® trailer stabilisation are deactivated. ESP ® will not
stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
G
WARNING
If ESP ® is deactivated, ESP ® is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Reactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions, see: ( Y page 65).
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
AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT han-
dling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. SPORT handling mode is activated.
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP ® is unable to
stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Only switch on SPORT handling mode in certain situations
(
Y page 66).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board computer and displays
Z