2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 263
2011 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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What to do if ... Problem d SL 63 AMG only: % The yellow ABS/ ESP® warning lamp and the yellow ESP OFF warning lamp come 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 261 d The yellow ABS/ The ESP® is not operational due to a malfunction. ESP® warning Risk of accident! lamp comes on X Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the while the engine multifunction display. is running. X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. d The yellow ESP® The ABS, the ESP®, or the Electronic Traction System (ETS) has warning lamp come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least flashes while one tire. driving. X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. The yellow ABS/ X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. ESP® warning X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather lamp flashes conditions. while driving. X Do not deactivate the ESP®. Exceptions: (Y page 57). Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. Z Practical hints Switch the ESP® back on. Exceptions: (Y page 60). 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.