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Possible causes/consequences andX Solutions
Problem
å The yellow ESC The ESC has been switched off.
OFF warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.
Risk of accident!
When the ESC is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.
X Switch the ESC back on.
Exceptions: (Y page 67).
X If leaving the ESC switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X If the ESC cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
÷
The yellow ESC The ESC is not operational due to a malfunction.
å warning lamp
and the yellow
ESC OFF
warning lamp
come on while
the engine is
running.
The ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the hill-start assist system, the
HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the PRE-SAFE® system,
and the PRE-SAFE® Brake are also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
systems specified above available.
The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.
X Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.
X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
÷
The yellow ESC The ESC or the ETS/4-ETS has come into operation because of
warning lamp
flashes while
driving.
detected traction loss in at least one tire.
X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Do not deactivate the ESC.
Exceptions: (Y page 67).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz S450, Mercedes-Benz S550, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W221 |
Model Year | 2010 |
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