Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Cruise control
Cruise control
- - - mph - - - mph R
A condition for activating cruise control has not been met
You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example
R ESP ®
is deactivated The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit
X If conditions permit, drive at a speed greater than 30 km/h and
store the speed.
or X Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 174).
or
X Reactivate ESP ®
(Y page 240).
or
X Reactivate ESP ®
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles (Y page 75).Cruise control off Cruise control off Cruise control has been deactivated.
If a warning tone also sounds, cruise control has deactivated auto-
matically (Y page 174). ð
Maximum Maximum
speed
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ded For certain countries only: the maximum speed has been exceeded.
X Drive more slowly. 272
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
M Solutions ÷
N
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
ESP ®
or traction control has intervened due to a risk of skidding or because at least
one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X Depress the accelerator pedal only 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 ®
.
In rare cases, it may be better to deactivate ESP ®
in the following situations:
R When snow chains are used
R In deep snow
R On sand or gravel
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 73). ÷
N
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Increased risk of skidding and/or accident!
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 284
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays
