Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL-Class - Manual (Page 261)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
å The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.
The ESP ® has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
® 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 ESP ® back on.
Exceptions: ( Y page 57).
X If leaving the ESP ® switched off, adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X If the ESP ® cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
SL 63 AMG
only:
The yellow
SPORT
handling mode
warning lamp
comes on
while the
engine is
running. The SPORT handling mode is switched on
Risk of accident!
When the SPORT handling mode is switched on, it will only stabilize
the vehicle to a limited extent if the system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning.
X Switch the SPORT handling mode off ( Y page 58).
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е The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
and the yellow
ESP OFF
warning lamp
come on while
the engine is
running.
The ESP ® is not operational due to a malfunction.
Risk of accident!
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.
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