Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 175

Displays and operation
172
Safety systems
Problem
! The yellow ABS
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning.
h
The yellow ESP
å
and ESP
!
warning lamps
and the yellow
ABS warning
lamp are lit while
the engine is
running.
h The yellow ESP
warning lamp
flashes while the
vehicle is in
motion.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) has been deactivated due to a fault.
Therefore ESP
and hill start assist are also deactivated, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
Observe the additional messages in the multifunction display
X
( page 156).
Y
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
®
G Risk of accident
®
*OFF
ABS and ESP
hill start assist, are unavailable due to a malfunction. The brake
system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard,
for example.
Observe the additional messages in the multifunction display
X
( page 156).
Y
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
®
G
Risk of accident
®
ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control is switched off.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
X
pulling away.
Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
X
For exceptions: (
®
(Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist)
®
are malfunctioning. Other systems, e.g. BAS and
®
.
page 48).
Y