Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
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The yellow ESP warning lamp comes
on while driving.
The ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road, weather and traffic
conditions.
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Switch the ESP back on (
୴
page 84).
If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have the
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes
while driving.
The ESP or traction control has
come into operation because of de-
tected traction loss in at least one
tire.
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When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelerator.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: (
୴
page 82).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
4
The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp
comes on while driving.
Additionally you see the message
Reserve fuel
in the multifunction
display.
The fuel level has gone below the re-
serve mark.
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Refuel at the next gas station (
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page 284).
After refueling you will see the message
1 Malfunction
in the multifunction display.
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Press reset button
J to confirm the message
(
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page 24).
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution