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What to do if …?
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The red Distronic warning lamp You are too close to the vehicle in front of ̈ Apply the brakes immediately to in-
comes on while driving.
you to maintain selected speed.
crease the following distance.
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The red Distronic warning lamp ț
comes on while driving and you
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.
hear a warning sound.
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The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your
probable line of travel.
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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 80).
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 |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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