Troubleshooting
234
Problem
Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v
The yellow ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while you are driving.
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.
Cruise control or Distronic* is
deactivated.
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 54).
v
All models except SL 63
AMG:
The yellow ABS/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 55).
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
v
SL 63 AMG:
The yellow ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
Sport is activated. ESP
®
Sport will only stabilise the vehi-
cle to a limited degree if it starts
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X
Reactivate ESP
®
.
v
¯
SL 63 AMG:
The yellow ABS/ESP
®
and
ESP
®
OFF warning lamps
are 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 56).
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
Practical advice
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