![]() This light may appear in wet or sandy surfaces where the car is at risk of skidding or if a wheel has started spinning, ESP activates to increase traction and stabilize the car. Meaning – ESP stands for ‘Electronic Stability Program’ (also known as Electronic Stability Control).Symbol – Tilting car with skid marks behind it tilting car with skid marks and the word ‘OFF’ beneath it.Action Required – We suggest bringing your Mercedes in to our service center to have a look at the problem and not to rely solely on your normal braking system.Your normal brakes will maintain normal functioning so that you may slow and stop, but in case of emergency braking you will not have the additional support of the advanced systems. Meaning – Your ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) is not functioning properly and has deactivated, as well as deactivating other systems such as ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and BAS (Brake and Assist).Symbol – The letters ‘ABS’ will appear in a circle with brackets around it.Action Required – Take your car in immediately for a service for an accurate diagnosis.Additionally, your emissions values may have exceeded normal functioning and has stressed the engine into emergency mode. Meaning – This symbol indicates a fault in one of the systems in your engine: engine management, fuel injection, ignition or exhaust.Symbol – An icon representing the shape of your engine.With the latest Mercedes Benz models, you will generally have an explanation on your screen, however on older models you may have to dig up the manual from the depths of your glove box to figure out what has gone wrong, so we are here to help. But do you know which signals require immediate attention or could mean imminent disaster? It’s worth reading our list to refresh your knowledge on important dashboard warning lights. Some warning lights are easily fixable such as seatbelt warnings or low washer fluid. If you find yourself between Mercedes service appointments but your dashboard is beeping signals at you, it may be worth familiarizing yourself with what they mean and what action is needed from you.
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