2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 250

Practical hints What to do if ... What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp lights up while driving. ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident! Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Suggested solution Turn the ESP back on ( page 72). If the ESP cannot be turned back on, have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. During take-off apply as little throttle as possible. While driving ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Do not deactivate the ESP (exceptions: ( page 71)). Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accidents. v v The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. The ESP, ABS or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deactivated. 250