Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 368)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ESP ESP
Inoperative
See
Oper. Manual The ESP ® has detected a malfunction
and switched off.
The ABS may not be operational.
The electro-hydraulic brake system is
still functioning normally but without
the ESP
® available.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
̈ 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 Unavailable
See
Oper. Manual The ESP ® is deactivated because the
power supply has been interrupted.
The electro-hydraulic brake system is
still functioning normally but without
the ESP
® available.
̈ Synchronize the ESP ® . With the vehicle
stationary, turn the steering wheel com-
pletely to the left and then to the right.
If the ESP ® message does not go out:
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
̈ 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.
! When synchronizing the ESP ® , make sure
you can turn the steering wheel in both direc-
tions as far as it will go without the wheels hitting
any objects, e.g. a road curb.