Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
h
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
flashes while the
vehicle is in
motion.
ESP
®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control is switched off.
X
When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
For exceptions, see: (
Y
page 56).
M
The yellow
SPORT handling
mode warning
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
G
WARNING
ESP
®
only stabilizes the vehicle in extreme situations. ESP
®
intervention may not be able to provide enough assistance in such
situations, and the vehicle may start to skid.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X
Only switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the
conditions written in the "Activating/deactivating SPORT
handling mode" section (
Y
page 56).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
193
On-board
computer
and
displays
Z