Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500 User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
What to do if …
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument cluster
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp lights up while driving.
lamp lights up while driving.
ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
ing road conditions.
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Turn the ESP back on (
If the ESP cannot be turned back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp flashes while driving.
lamp flashes while driving.
The ESP, ABS or traction control has come
into operation because of detected traction
loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deacti-
vated.
into operation because of detected traction
loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deacti-
vated.
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During take-off apply as little throttle
as possible.
as possible.
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While driving ease up on the accelera-
tor.
tor.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
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Do not deactivate the ESP (excep-
tions: (
tions: (
page 71)).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.
creases the risk of accidents.