2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 304

Practical hints What to do if ...Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the Possible cause/consequence ABS/ESP® bulb self-check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary. Problem Suggested solutions v The yellow warn- Risk of accident! Switch the ESP® back on ( page 87). ing lamp comes on while the Exceptions: ( page 86). The ESP® has been switched off. engine is running. If leaving the ESP® switched off, adapt your When the ESP® is switched off it will not speed and driving to the prevailing road and stabilize the vehicle if the system recogweather conditions. nizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that If the ESP® cannot be switched on: a wheel is spinning. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Risk of accident! is not operational due to a The malfunction. ESP® Read and observe additional messages in the multifunction display ( page 319). Continue driving with added caution. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 304