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.
the center console.
1 ESP on/off
왘
Press ESP button 1 until the ESP warn-
ing lamp v in the speedometer
lights up.
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.
ESP warning lamp v in the speedome-
ter flashes, regardless of the speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when ESP is deactivated.
even when ESP is deactivated.
ESP always operates when you are brak-
ing, even when it has been deactivated.
ing, even when it has been deactivated.
Switching on ESP
왘
Press button 1.
The ESP warning lamp v in the
speedometer goes out. You are now
again in normal driving mode.
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.
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.
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!
G
When the ESP warning lamp
v
is
illuminated continuously, ESP is switched
off.
off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.
Warning!
G
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
the
in the speedometer display, for example by
the
;
(USA only) or
3
(Canada only)
indicator lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints”
section (
section (
page 253). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the instrument clus-
ter display (
ter display (