Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Electro-hydraulic brake system
i When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/ESP®
warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes.
However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the
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Warning!
The electro-hydraulic brake system com-
bines a hydraulic brake circuit with elec-
tronically controlled brake servo
When the ABS/ESP® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
vehicle.
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers reduces.
assistance. You have increased braking
safety and improved braking comfort.
The switch is located in the lower part of
the center console.
Warning!
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Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only)
warning lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints”
section (୴ page 345). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the instrument clus-
ter multifunction display (୴ page 377).
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP® switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
1
ESP switch
®
Switching on the ESP
®
̈
Press ESP
®
switch 1 until the
ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp v in the
̈ Press ESP
®
switch 1.
warning lamp v in
instrument cluster comes on.
The ABS/ESP
®
The ESP
®
is switched off.
the instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
®
mode with the ESP switched on.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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