Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 236

Warning and indicator lamps
234
Warning/
N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
÷
N The yellow ESP
ESP
least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated.
X
X
X
X
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N The yellow ESP
ESP
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
If ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
X
X
å
N The yellow ESP
start/stop function is activated.
ESP
If ESP
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted, e.g. Active
Blind Spot Assist. The system does not perform course-correcting brake applica-
tions.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
X
If ESP
X
X
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warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
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or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP
In rare cases ( page 65) it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®
and ESP
®
is malfunctioning.
G
WARNING
®
is not operational, ESP
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO
®
is deactivated.
G
WARNING
®
is switched off, ESP
®
Reactivate ESP .
In rare cases ( page 65) it may be best to deactivate ESP
Y
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
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cannot be activated:
Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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.
®
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OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
®
®
.
( page 63).
Y
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.
( page 63).
Y