What To Do If; Lamps In Instrument Cluster - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

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Lamps in instrument cluster

Problem
v
The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp comes on while driving.
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp flashes while driving.
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General information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
come on during the bulb self-check when
Possible cause
The ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
The ESP, ABS, or traction control has come
into operation because of detected traction
loss in at least one tire.
Distronic* is deactivated.
the ignition is switched on, have it checked
and replaced if necessary.
Suggested solution
Switch the ESP back on ( page 80).
If the ESP cannot be switched back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
When driving off, apply as little throt-
tle as possible.
While driving, ease up on the acceler-
ator.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: ( page 79).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.