2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 170

Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with the BAS malfunction indicator lamp. The BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine running. If the BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on permanently while the engine is running, a malfunction has been detected in either system. As a result, it is possible that now only partial engine output will be available, and pressing the accelerator pedal will require more effort. If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system functions in the usual manner, but without BAS. If the charging voltage falls below 10 volts, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and the BAS is switched off. When the voltage is above this value again, the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the BAS is operational. With the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS and ESP are also switched off. Both malfunction indicator lamps come on with the engine running. If the malfunction indicator lamp stays illuminated, have the BAS and ESP checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 167 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index