2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 364

Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Possible cause/consequence The ESP® is temporarily not available. The system's self-diagnosis may not be completed yet. The ABS and the BAS might not be operational. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above. Possible solution Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h). When the message disappears, the ESP® is available again. If the message does not disappear: Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. ESP Unavailable See Operator's Manual The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The ESP® has switched off. The BAS may be switched off, too. The battery may not be charged. The battery or the generator may be malfuntioning. The ABS might not be operational. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above. Continue driving with added caution. When the voltage is above this value again, the ESP® is operational again and the message in the multifunction display should disappear. If the message in the multifunction display does not disappear: Have the generator (alternator) and battery checked. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 363