What to do if …
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
d SL 63 AMG only: The ESP® has been switched off.
% The yellow ABS/ Risk of accident!
ESP® warning
When the ESP® is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the
lamp and the
yellow ESP OFF
warning lamp
come on while
the engine is
running.
system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.
X Switch the ESP® back on.
Exceptions: (Y page 60).
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 The yellow ABS/ The ESP® is not operational due to a malfunction.
ESP® warning
Risk of accident!
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running.
X Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.
X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
d The yellow ESP® The ABS, the ESP®, or the Electronic Traction System (ETS) has
warning lamp
flashes while
driving.
The yellow ABS/
ESP® warning
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.
lamp flashes
while driving.
X
Do not deactivate the ESP®.
Exceptions: (Y page 57).
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
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| 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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