2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 60

58 Driving safety systems warning lamp å in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is switched off. X Switching on: Press ESP® switch : until the ESP® OFF warning lamp å in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on. warning lamp d in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is switched off. X Switching on: Press ESP® switch : until the ABS/ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on. Safety and security G Warning! When the ESP® OFF warning lamp å is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off. When the ABS/ESP® warning lamp ÷ and the ESP® OFF warning lamp å are illuminated continuously, the ESP® is not operational due to a malfunction. When the ESP® is switched off or not operational, vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®. G Warning! When the ABS/ESP® warning lamp d is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®. ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. SL 63 AMG Switching the SPORT handling mode on or off G Warning! The SPORT handling mode should not be switched on during normal driving. Switching the SPORT handling mode on will result in the following: Version 2 X Rno restriction to engine torque traction control is Switching off: With the engine running, press ESP® switch : until the ABS/ESP® Rsystem-supported limited The SPORT handling mode is designed for driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer and understeer characteristics are desired and requires a highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these critical driving situations.