Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 280

Warning and indicator lamps
278
Problem
÷
The yellow ESP
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
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The yellow ESP
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
M
AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT
handling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
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Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
X
necessary.
Ease off 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, see: (
®
ESP is deactivated.
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OFF
G WARNING
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If ESP is switched off, ESP
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Reactivate ESP
X
For exceptions, see: (
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
®
If ESP cannot be activated:
Drive on carefully.
X
Have ESP
X
SPORT handling mode is activated.
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP
stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Only switch on SPORT handling mode in certain situations
X
( page 75).
Y
®
.
page 73).
Y
®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
®
.
page 73).
Y
®
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
®
is unable to