Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 259)

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ESP ESP Inoperative
See Oper. Manual
The electro-hydraulic brake system is still
functioning normally but due to a malfunc-
tion the ESP
® and the hill start assist
system (SL 63 AMG only) are unavailable.
The ABS may not be operational.
X Continue driving with added caution.
X Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
ESP ESP Unavailable
See Oper. Manual
The electro-hydraulic brake system still
functions normally but due to insufficient
power supply the ESP
® and the hill start
assist system (SL 63 AMG only) are
unavailable.
X Synchronize the ESP ® . With the vehicle sta-
tionary, turn the steering wheel completely to
the left and then to the right.
! When synchronizing the ESP ® , make sure you
can turn the steering wheel in both directions
as far as it will go without the wheels hitting
any objects, e.g. a road curb.
If the message in the multifunction display does
not disappear:
X Continue driving with added caution.
X Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the
risk of an accident.
Practical hints
Z