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Problem
Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
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The yellow ABS/ The ABS, the ESP®, or the Electronic Traction System (ETS) has
ESP® warning
come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least
one tire.
lamp flashes
while driving.
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.
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 (Y page 30) to determine which version your vehicle is equipped
with.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
d All models,
except
SL 63 AMG:
The yellow ABS/
ESP® warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.
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® switched off, adapt your speed and driving
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.
d SL 63 AMG only: The SPORT handling mode is switched on.
The yellow ABS/ Risk of accident!
ESP® warning
When the SPORT handling mode is switched on, it will only stabilize
lamp comes on the vehicle to a limited extent if the system recognizes that the
while the engine vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning.
is running.
X Switch the the SPORT handling mode off (Y page 58).
The messageESP-ON appears in the multifunction display.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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