Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator's Manual.

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Warning! G
When the v ABS/ESP ® warning lamp is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ® is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP ® .
Switching on the ESP ®
Press switch 1 again.
The ESP ® warning lamp v in the
speedometer goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP ® switched on.
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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.
Electrohydraulic brake system
The electrohydraulic brake system combines
a hydraulic brake circuit with electronically
controlled brake servo
assistance. You have increased braking
safety and improved braking comfort.
Warning! G
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only)
indicator lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints”
section ( page 300). Also read and observe
the messages in the instrument cluster
multifunction display ( page 319).
Warning! G
The electrohydraulic brake system requires
electrical power to operate.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply
or electrical system may impair brake system
operation and switch it into its emergency
operation mode. In such a case, the
red brake warning lamp ( page 300)
comes on and warning messages
( page 319) appear in the multifunction
display while driving. To brake, the driver
must then apply significantly greater brake
pedal pressure and depress the pedal much
further to obtain the expected braking effect.
If necessary, apply full pressure to the
brake pedal. Stopping distance is increased!
If there is a malfunction in the electrohydraulic
brake system, we recommend that
the vehicle be transported with all wheels
off the ground using flatbed or appropriate
wheel lift/dolly equipment.