Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 90)

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The ESP ® switch is located on the upper
part of the center console.
1 ESP ® switch
̈ With the engine running, press ESP ®
switch 1 until the ESP ® warning
lamp v in the instrument cluster
comes on.
The ESP ® is switched off.
Switching on the ESP ®
̈ Press ESP ® switch 1 until the ESP ®
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
® switched on.
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the
ESP
® warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP ® will then not
stabilize the vehicle.
Warning!
G
When the ESP ® warning lamp v is illumi-
nated continuously, the ESP ® is switched off
or is not operational due to a malfunction.
Vehicle stability in standard driving maneu-
vers 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.