What to do if, Lamps in instrument cluster – Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument cluster
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp lights up while driving.
ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
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Turn the ESP back on (
If the ESP cannot be turned back on,
have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
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The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp flashes while driving.
The ESP, ABS or traction control has come
into operation because of detected traction
loss in at least one tire. Distronic* is deacti-
vated.
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During take-off apply as little throttle
as possible.
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While driving ease up on the accelera-
tor.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
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Do not deactivate the ESP (excep-
tions: (
page 71)).
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of accidents.