2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 342

Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Currently unavailable. See Oper. Manual Possible cause Distronic* is switched off because the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty functionality is impaired by heavy rain or thick fog Possible solution Clean the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille ( page 318). Restart the vehicle. or Distronic* becomes operational again without the engine being started again when the conditions that had impaired the functionality no longer prevail, e.g. lessening rain or slush or snow has fallen off the Distronic* cover while driving. You can then operate Distronic* as usual again. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Distronic Drive to workshop Distronic* is malfunctioning or the display is malfunctioning. The ESP has detected a malfunction and switched off. The ABS may not be operational. ESP Malfunction Visit workshop The SBC brake system is still functioning normally but without the ESP avail- Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. able. 340