Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500 User Manual

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The button is located in the lower part of 
the center console.
ESP on/off
Press ESP button 1 until the ESP warn-
ing lamp v in the speedometer 
lights up.
ESP is deactivated.
If one or more wheels are spinning, the 
ESP warning lamp v in the speedome-
ter flashes, regardless of the speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel 
even when ESP is deactivated.
ESP always operates when you are brak-
ing, even when it has been deactivated.
Switching on ESP
Press button 1
The ESP warning lamp v in the 
speedometer goes out. You are now 
again in normal driving mode.
SBC brake system
The SBC brake system combines a hydrau-
lic brake circuit with electronically con-
trolled brake servo assistance. You have 
increased braking safety and improved 
braking comfort.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an 
extended period with the ESP switched 
off. This may cause serious damage to 
the drive train which is not covered by 
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
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When the ESP warning lamp
v
 is 
illuminated continuously, ESP is switched 
off. 
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating 
status of the ESP.
Warning!
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Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated 
in the speedometer display, for example by 
the 
(USA only) or 
(Canada only) 
indicator lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints” 
section (
page 253). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the instrument clus-
ter display (