Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if ...
Lamps in instrument cluster
General information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during the
bulb self-check when switching on the igni-
tion, have the respective bulb checked and
replaced if necessary.
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solutions
v
The yellow ABS/ESP warning
lamp comes on while driving.
The ESP is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
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Switch the ESP back on (
୴
page 83).
If the ESP cannot be switched back on, 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.
v
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.
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When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelerator.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP. Exceptions:
(
୴
page 83).
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.