Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 250)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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The yellow ESP
® warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
ESP ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions, see: (
Y
page 64).
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The yellow ESP
® OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
ESP ® is deactivated.
G WARNING
If ESP ® is switched off, ESP ® is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Reactivate ESP ® .
For exceptions, see: (
Y
page 64).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ® cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Have ESP ® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
M
AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT han-
dling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
G WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP ® is unable to
stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Only switch on SPORT handling mode in certain situations
(
Y
page 65).
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Warning and indicator lamps
On-board
computer
and
displays