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What to do if …?
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Only vehicles with Distronic*:
You are too close to the vehicle in front of
̈ Apply the brakes immediately to in-
The red distance warning lamp you to maintain selected speed.
crease the following distance.
comes on while driving.
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Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
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You are gaining too rapidly on the vehi-
cle ahead of you.
̈ Apply the brakes immediately.
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Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver to
avoid hitting an obstacle.
comes on while driving and you ț
The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your
probable line of travel.
hear a warning sound.
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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.
̈ When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Distronic* is deactivated.
Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate the ESP. Exceptions:
(୴ page 83).
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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