2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 262

260 What to do if ... Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Practical hints ÷ The yellow ABS/ The ABS, the ESP®, or the Electronic Traction System (ETS) has ESP® warning come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least lamp flashes one tire. while driving. X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. X Do not switch off the ESP®. Exceptions: (Y page 57). Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. Version 2 Depending on vehicle production date, the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster differ. This section describes version 2 of the instrument cluster. Refer to the "Instrument cluster" section (Y page 30) to determine which version your vehicle is equipped with. Problem d All models, except SL 63 AMG: The yellow ABS/ ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The ESP® has been switched off. Risk of accident! When the ESP® is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning. X Switch the ESP® back on. Exceptions: (Y page 57). X If leaving the ESP® switched off, adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. X If the ESP® cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The SPORT handling mode is switched on. Risk of accident! When the SPORT handling mode is switched on, it will only stabilize the vehicle to a limited extent if the system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning. X Switch the the SPORT handling mode off (Y page 58). The message ESP-ON appears in the multifunction display. d SL 63 AMG only: The yellow ABS/ ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.