AMG User Manual - Page 213

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Warning/

indicator

lamp

NN Signal type

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

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N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp and the

yellow ESP

, ESP

OFF and ABS warning lamps are lit while the engine is run-

ning.

ABS and ESP

are malfunctioning.

Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.

WARNING

The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions lis-

ted above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you perform a full

brake application, for example.

The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brak-

ing distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.

If ESP

is not operational, ESP

is unable to stabilize the vehicle.

There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.

Drive on carefully.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

N The yellow ESP

warning 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 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.

When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.

Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.

Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.

Do not deactivate ESP

In rare cases (Y page 61) it may be best to deactivate ESP

Observe the important safety notes on ESP

(Y page 61).

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N The yellow ESP

and ESP

OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is run-