Electro-Hydraulic Brake System - Mercedes-Benz 2007 SL 55 AMG Operator's Manual

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The switch is located in the lower part of
the center console.
1 ESP ®
switch
® switch 1 until the
Press ESP
® warning lamp v in the
ABS/ESP
instrument cluster comes on.
®
The ESP is deactivated.
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Warning!
®
warning lamp v is
When the ABS/ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers reduces.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
®
status of the ESP .
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
®
tended period with the ESP switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
®
Switching on the ESP
® switch 1.
Press ESP
® warning lamp v in
The ABS/ESP
the instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
®
mode with the ESP switched on.

Electro-hydraulic brake system

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The electro-hydraulic brake system com-
bines a hydraulic brake circuit with elec-
®
is
tronically controlled brake servo
assistance. You have increased braking
safety and improved braking comfort.
Warning!
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only)
indicator lamp. Refer to the "Practical hints"
section ( page 335). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the instrument clus-
ter multifunction display ( page 366).
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