2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 259
2009 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages ESP ESP Inoperative See Oper. Manual Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The electro-hydraulic brake system is still X Continue driving with added caution. functioning normally but due to a malfunc- X Have the system checked at an authorized tion the ESP® and the hill start assist Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. system (SL 63 AMG only) are unavailable. Failure to follow these instructions increases the The ABS may not be operational. risk of an accident. X Synchronize the ESP®. With the vehicle staThe electro-hydraulic brake system still functions normally but due to insufficient tionary, turn the steering wheel completely to power supply the ESP® and the hill start the left and then to the right. assist system (SL 63 AMG only) are ! When synchronizing the ESP®, make sure you unavailable. can turn the steering wheel in both directions as far as it will go without the wheels hitting any objects, e.g. a road curb. ESP ESP Unavailable See Oper. Manual If the message in the multifunction display does not disappear: X X 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. Z 257