Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLK 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The ESP
®
switch is located on the upper
part of the center console.
1 ESP
®
switch
̈ With the engine running, press ESP
®
switch 1 until the ESP
®
warning
lamp v in the instrument cluster
comes on.
The ESP
®
is switched off.
Switching on the ESP
®
̈
Press ESP
®
switch 1 until the ESP
®
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
®
switched on.
i
When the ESP
®
is switched off and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the
ESP
®
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP
®
will then not
stabilize the vehicle.
Warning! G
When the ESP
®
warning lamp v is illumi-
nated continuously, the ESP
®
is switched off
or is not operational due to a malfunction.
Vehicle stability in standard driving maneu-
vers reduces.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
®
.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
®
switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.