Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 350 Operator's Manual page 353

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
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The yellow ESP warning lamp
comes on when the engine is
running.
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The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes when the engine is running.
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Possible cause/consequence
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The ESP has been switched off
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with the ESP switch or has been
switched off due to a malfunction.
Risk of accident!
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When the ESP is switched off, it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the vehicle
starts to skid or that a wheel is
spinning.
The cruise control is deactivated
and cannot be switched on.
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The ESP or traction control has
come into operation because of
detected traction loss in at least
one tire.
The cruise control is deactivated.
Suggested solution
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Switch the ESP back on ( page 89).
Exceptions: ( page 86).
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If leaving the ESP switched off, adapt your
speed and driving to the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions.
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If the ESP cannot be switched back on:
Continue driving with added caution.
Observe additional messages that may appear
in the multifunction display ( page 363).
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate the ESP
Exceptions: ( page 86).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
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