2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 63
2011 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Driving safety systems instrument cluster does not flash. The ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. Depending on vehicle production date, the symbol on the ESP® switch may differ. 61 Version 2 X Version 1 X Switching off: With the engine running, press ESP® switch : until the ESP® OFF warning lamp å in the instrument cluster comes on. The message ESP-OFF appears in the multifunction display. X Switching on: With the engine running, press ESP® switch : until the ESP® OFF warning lamp å in the instrument cluster goes out. The message ESP-ON appears in the multifunction display. When the ESP® OFF warning lamp å is on, 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 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®. Switching off: With the engine running, press ESP® switch : until the ABS/ESP® warning lamp d and the ESP® OFF warning lamp % in the instrument cluster come on. The message ESP-OFF appears in the multifunction display. X Switching on: With the engine running, press ESP® switch : briefly. The ABS/ESP® warning lamp d and the ESP® OFF warning lamp % in the instrument cluster go out. The message ESP-ON appears in the multifunction display. G Warning! G Warning! When the ABS/ESP® warning lamp d and the ESP® OFF warning lamp % are illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off. 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. Z Safety and security