Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 95)

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The switch is located in the lower part of
the center console.
1 ESP ® switch
̈ Press ESP ® switch 1 until the
ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP ® is switched off.
Switching on the ESP ®
̈ Press ESP ® switch 1.
The ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v in
the instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
® switched on.
Electro-hydraulic brake system
The electro-hydraulic brake system com-
bines a hydraulic brake circuit with elec-
tronically controlled brake servo
assistance. You have increased braking
safety and improved braking comfort.
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/ESP ®
warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes.
However, the ESP ® will then not stabilize the
vehicle.
Warning!
G
When the ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers reduces.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP ® .
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP ® switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only)
warning lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints”
section ( ୴ page 345). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the instrument clus-
ter multifunction display ( ୴ page 377).