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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

d
%

SL 63 AMG only:
The yellow ABS/
ESP

®

warning

lamp and the
yellow ESP OFF
warning lamp
come 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 60).

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.

d

The yellow ABS/
ESP

®

warning

lamp comes 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.

d The yellow ESP

®

warning lamp
flashes while
driving.
The yellow ABS/
ESP

®

warning

lamp flashes
while driving.

The ABS, the ESP

®

, or the Electronic Traction System (ETS) has

come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least
one tire.

X

When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.

X

While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.

X

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.

X

Do not deactivate the ESP

®

.

Exceptions: (

Y

page 57).

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.

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