Mercedes-Benz

Warning/indicator lamps

Problem	Possible causes/effects andsolutions
The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.	ESP® is deactivated. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be inoperative. WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP® deactivated ESP® does not act to stabilise the vehicle. The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited. Drive on carefully. Deactivate ESP® only for as long as the situation requires. If ESP® cannot be activated, ESP® is malfunctioning. Have ESP® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the notes on deactivating ESP®.

Problem

Possible causes/effects andsolutions

The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

ESP® is deactivated.

Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be inoperative.

WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP® deactivated

ESP® does not act to stabilise the vehicle. The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited.

Drive on carefully.

Deactivate ESP® only for as long as the situation requires.

If ESP® cannot be activated, ESP® is malfunctioning.

Have ESP® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the notes on deactivating ESP®.