ESP inoperative MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 2007 R230 Owner's Manual
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ABS
ABS, ESP
inoperative
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The ABS and ESP
® have switched off
due to a malfunction.
The BAS is also deactivated.
The electro-hydraulic brake system is
still functioning normally but without
the ABS, the ESP®, and the BAS avail-
able.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
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.
––– mph
Cruise control
You have attempted to set a speed be-
low 20 mph (30 km/h).
Accelerate to a speed exceeding
20 mph (30 km/h) and set the speed
(page 210).
The ESP
® is switched off.
Switch on the ESP
® (page 92).
The gear selector lever is set to posi-
tion P, R, or N.
Move the gear selector lever or position D.
The vehicle is secured with the parking
brake.
Release the parking brake (
page 54).
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––– mph
Distronic
You have attempted to set a speed be-
low 20 mph (30 km/h).
Accelerate to a speed exceeding
20 mph (30 km/h) and set the speed
(page 210).
The ESP
® is switched off.
Switch on the ESP
® (page 92).
The gear selector lever is set to posi-
tion P, R, or N.
Move the gear selector lever or position D.
The vehicle is secured with the parking
brake.
Release the parking brake (
page 54).
DISTRONIC
Inoperative
Distronic* is malfunctioning or the dis-
play is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Currently
unavailable.
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Oper. Manual
Distronic* is deactivated because the
functionality is impaired by external in-
terferences, e.g. high-frequency sourc-
es such as too stations, speed
measuring systems etc.
Leave the area of the external interfer-
ence.
Activate Distronic* again (
page 218)
when the message
DISTRONIC available
again
appears.
Distronic* is deactivated because the
Distronic* sensor has not sensed any
other vehicles or objects, e.g. road
sign or such, for a long time.
Try to activate Distronic* again
(page 218) when the message
DISTRONIC available again
appears.
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ESP
ESP
inoperative
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Oper. Manual
The ESP
® has detected a malfunction
and switched off.
The ABS may not be operational.
The electro-hydraulic brake system is
still functioning normally but without
the ESP® available.
Continue driving with added caution.
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.
ESP unavailable
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Oper. Manual
The ESP
® is deactivated because the
power supply has been interrupted.
The electro-hydraulic brake system is
still functioning normally but without
the ESP® available.
Synchronize the ESP
®. With the vehicle
stationary, turn the steering wheel com-
pletely to the left and then to the right.
If the ESP
® message does not go out:
Continue driving with added caution.
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.
!
When sychronizing the ESP
®, make sure you
can turn the steering wheel in both directions as
far as it will go without the wheels hitting any ob-
jects, e.g. a road curb.
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Tire pressure
displayed after
driving for
a few minutes
Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
The tire inflation pressure is being
checked.
Drive the vehicle for a few minutes.
Tire pressure monitor
inoperative
The TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is
malfunctioning.
Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS*
checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure monitor
inoperative
No wheel sensors
There are wheels without appropriate
wheel sensors mounted (e.g. winter
tires).
Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS*
checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have appropriate wheel sensors in-
stalled by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Tire pressure monitor
Wheel sensor missing
One or more sensors defect (e.g. emp-
ty sensor battery).
One or more wheels without appropri-
ate wheel sensors mounted (e.g. spare
wheel).
Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS*
checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have appropriate wheel sensors in-
stalled by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
The tire pressure for the respective tire
is indicated in the multifunction display.
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#
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
alternator malfunctioning
broken poly-V-belt
Do not forget that the brake system
requires electrical energy and may
be operating with restricted capa-
bility. Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the stop-
ping distance is increased.
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe loca-
tion and check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise, the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative
water pump which may result in damage
to the engine. Notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is in order:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Adjust driving to be
consistent with reduced braking respon-
siveness.
#
There is a malfunction in the elec-
tronic system.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.