Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual page 295

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display Right display
Distronic
Currently
unavailable!
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ESP
malfunction!
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Display malfunction
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Possible cause
Distronic* is switched off because
the Distronic* cover in the radiator
grille is dirty.
Distronic* is malfunctioning or the
display is malfunctioning.
The ESP has detected a malfunction
and switched off. The SBC brake
system is still functioning normally.
The ABS may still be operational.
The ESP or the ESP display is mal-
functioning.
Possible solution
Clean the Distronic* cover in the radiator
grille ( page 277).
Restart the vehicle.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Continue driving with added caution.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
Continue driving with added caution.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of accident.