Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500 User Manual

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Practical hints
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.
ESP is deactivated. 
Risk of accident! 
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
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.
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning 
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.
During take-off apply as little throttle 
as possible.
While driving ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Adapt your speed and driving to the 
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Do not deactivate the ESP (excep-
tions: (
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.