2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 314

Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. There is a malfunction in the restraint systems. The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident. Suggested solution Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! G In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked, otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in an accident and/or injury to you or to others. 314