Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 364)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ESP Unavailable
See Operator’s Manual The ESP ® is temporarily not available.
The system’s self-diagnosis may not
be completed yet.
The ABS and the BAS might not be
operational.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the systems
specified above.
̈ Drive a short distance with added
caution at a vehicle speed of above
12 mph (20 km/h).
When the message disappears, the ESP
® is
available again.
If the message does not disappear:
̈ 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.
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts. The ESP
® has switched off.
The BAS may be switched off, too. The
battery may not be charged. The bat-
tery or the generator may be malfun-
tioning.
The ABS might not be operational.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the systems
specified above.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
When the voltage is above this value again, the
ESP
® is operational again and the message in
the multifunction display should disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display
does not disappear:
̈ Have the generator (alternator) and battery
checked.
̈ Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.