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 (

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:
(

page 83).

Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.

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