Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Owner'S Manual

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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
M
The yellow
SPORT handling
mode warning
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running.
G Risk of accident
SPORT handling mode is activated. ESP
®
only stabilises the vehi-
cle in extreme situations. ESP ® intervention may not be able to
provide enough assistance in such situations, and the vehicle may
start to skid.
X
Reactivate ESP
®
.
For exceptions: (
Y
page 48).
å The yellow
ESP
®
-OFF warn-
ing 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 48).
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
h
å
The yellow ESP ®
and ESP
®
-OFF
warning lamps
are lit while the
engine is run-
ning.
G Risk of accident
ESP
®
is not available due to a malfunction. ESP
®
will not stabilise
the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin. The brake
system continues to function normally, but without ESP
®
.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
6
The red SRS
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning.
G Risk of injury
The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The airbags or belt ten-
sioners may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of
an accident, not be triggered at all.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Displays and operation
173
On-board
computer
and
displays
Z