Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL550 Roadster Operator's Manual page 262

What to do if ...
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Problem
÷ The yellow ABS/
®
ESP warning
lamp flashes
while driving.
Version 2
Depending on vehicle production date, the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument
cluster differ. This section describes version 2 of the instrument cluster. Refer to the
"Instrument cluster" section (
with.
Problem
d All models,
except
SL 63 AMG:
The yellow ABS/
®
ESP warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.
d SL 63 AMG only:
The yellow ABS/
®
ESP warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
®
The ABS, the ESP , or the Electronic Traction System (ETS) has
come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least
one tire.
X
When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
X
While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
X
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X
Do not switch off the ESP
Exceptions: ( Y page 57).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
Y page 30) to determine which version your vehicle is equipped
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
®
The ESP has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
®
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.
X
®
Switch the ESP back on.
Exceptions: ( Y page 57).
X
®
If leaving the ESP
to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X
®
If the ESP cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
The SPORT handling mode is switched on.
Risk of accident!
When the SPORT handling mode is switched on, it will only stabilize
the vehicle to a limited extent if the system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning.
X
Switch the the SPORT handling mode off (
The message ESP-ON appears in the multifunction display.
®
.
switched off, adapt your speed and driving
Y page 58).