2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 283

Practical hints What to do if ... What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident! the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. Suggested solution Switch the ESP back on ( page 80). Problem v The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp comes on while driving. If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have the system checked at an authoAdapt your speed and driving to the prevailrized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as ing road and weather conditions. possible. The ESP, ABS, or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deactivated. When driving 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 79). Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. v The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. 282