2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS ESP

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ESPESP
inoperative
See
Oper. ManualRisk of accident!
The ESP
® has detected a malfunc-
tion and switched off.
The ABS may not be operational.
The electro-hydraulic brake system
is still functioning normally but with-
out 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.
ESPESP unavailable
See
Oper. ManualRisk of accident!
The ESP
® is deactivated because the
power supply has been interrupted.
The ABS may not be operational.
The electro-hydraulic brake system
is still functioning normally but with-
out the ESP
® available.
Synchronize the ESP®. With the vehicle sta-
tionary, turn the steering wheel completely
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 synchronizing the ESP®, make sure
you can turn the steering wheel in both direc-
tions as far as it will go without the wheels hitting
any objects, e.g. a road curb.

327 Practical hints
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malfunctionThe Airbrake locking mecha-
nism is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.
#Battery/Alternator
Stop carThe battery is malfunctioning.
The electro-hydraulic brake
system requires electrical
energy and therefore has only
limited operation. Considerably
greater brake pedal force is
required and the pedal travel is
longer. The stopping distance is
increased. If necessary, apply
full pressure to the brake pedal.Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Adjust
driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.
Do not drive any further.
Call Roadside Assistance.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.

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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 capability.
Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the
pedal travel is longer. The stop-
ping distance is increased. If
necessary, apply full pressure
to the brake pedal.
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location 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. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is in order:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center imme-
diately. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced
braking responsiveness.
Read and observe additional messages in the
multifunction display.
The starter battery has been
charged with a battery charger
or jump started.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
There is a malfunction in the
electronic system.Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.

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HTire pressure
Caution
Tire defectOne or more tires is deflating.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.
Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (page 362) or
contact Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be tempo-
rarily repaired using TIREFIT, contact Roadside
Assistance.
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle.
Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Warning!G
Have worn or damaged tires replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(
page 261). Otherwise, the driving
stability of the vehicle will be adversely
affected, especially when driving at high
speeds.

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HTire pressure
Check tiresThe tire inflation
pressure in one or
more tires is already
below the minimum
value.
The tire inflation
pressure in one or
more tires is low.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
Check the tires. If no damage visible, check and correct tire
inflation pressure as required.
Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (page 362) or contact
Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle.
Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Warning!G
Have worn or damaged tires replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(
page 261). Otherwise, the driving
stability of the vehicle will be adversely
affected, especially when driving at high
speeds.

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HTire pressure, FL
Caution
Tire defectThe left front tire is
deflating.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (page 362) or contact
Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, FL
Check tireThe left front tire
inflation pressure is
low.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tires. If no damage visible, check and correct tire
inflation pressure as required.
If necessary, have the wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle.
Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Warning!G
Have worn or damaged tires replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(
page 261).
Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle
will be adversely affected, especially when
driving at high speeds.

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HTire pressure, FR
Caution
Tire defectThe right front tire is
deflating.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (page 362) or contact
Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, FR
Check tireThe right front tire
inflation pressure is
low.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tires. If no damage visible, check and correct tire
inflation pressure as required.
If necessary, have the wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle.
Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Warning!G
Have worn or damaged tires replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(
page 261).
Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle
will be adversely affected, especially when
driving at high speeds.

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HTire pressure, RL
Caution
Tire defectThe left rear tire is
deflating.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (page 362) or contact
Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, RL
Check tireThe left rear tire
inflation pressure is
low.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.
Check the tires. If no damage visible, check and correct tire
inflation pressure as required.
If necessary, have the wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle.
Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Warning!G
Have worn or damaged tires replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(
page 261).
Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle
will be adversely affected, especially when
driving at high speeds.