Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
194
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp flashes while the
vehicle is in motion.
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
, ABS or traction control has
intervened because at least one
wheel has reached its grip limit
and is threatening to spin or lock.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull-
ing away.
X
Release the accelerator pedal while you are driving.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
Exceptions: (
Y
page 51).
v
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp is lit while the engine
is running.
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
is deactivated. ESP
®
will
not stabilise the vehicle if it starts
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X
Reactivate ESP
®
.
Exceptions: (
Y
page 51).
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
1
The red SRS warning lamp
is lit while the engine is
running.
G
Risk of injury
The restraint systems are faulty.
The airbags or belt tensioners
may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an acci-
dent, not be triggered at all.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
3
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while you are driving. You
will also hear a warning
tone.
You are driving with the hand-
brake applied.
X
Release the handbrake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
Practical advice
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