Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL65 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked;
otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v
All models, except
SL 63 AMG:
The yellow ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning.
The ESP
®
has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
®
is switched off it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the vehi-
cle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.
X
Switch the ESP
®
back on.
Exceptions: (Y page 66).
X
If leaving the ESP
®
switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
v
SL 63 AMG only:
The yellow ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning.
ESP
®
SPORT is activated.
Risk of accident!
When ESP
®
SPORT is activated it
will only stabilize the vehicle to a
limited extent if the system rec-
ognizes that the vehicle starts to
skid or that a wheel is spinning.
X
Switch the ESP
®
SPORT off (Y page 67).
The message ESP-ON appears in the multifunction display.
Practical hints