Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator's Manual.

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Lamps in instrument cluster General information:
If any of the following lamps in the instrument
cluster fails to come on during the
298
bulb self-check when switching on the ignition,
have the respective bulb checked and
replaced if necessary.
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v The yellow ABS/ESP ® warn- The ESP
ing lamp comes on while driving.
® is deactivated.
Switch the ESP
Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
® back on ( page 83).
If the ESP ® cannot be switched back on, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.
v The yellow ABS/ESP ® warn- The ESP
ing lamp flashes while driving.
® , ABS, or traction control has When driving off, apply as little throttle as
come into operation because of detected possible.
traction loss in at least one tire.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP ® . Exceptions:
( page 83).
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.