Practical hints, What to do if – Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL-Class User Manual
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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: (
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: (
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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