Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
Warning!
When you switch off the ESP
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Because of the ESP’s automatic opera-
tion, the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0
or 1 or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop but-
ton in position 0 or 1) when
the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
ESP should not be switched off during nor-
mal driving other than in the circumstances
described below. Disabling of the system
will reduce vehicle stability in standard driv-
ing maneuvers.
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the traction control will still brake a
spinning wheel
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the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
the ESP continues to operate when you
are braking
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the vehicle is being towed with the
front/rear axle raised
To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off
the ESP in driving situations where it would
be advantageous to have the drive wheels
spin and thus cut into surfaces for better
grip such as:
you cannot activate Distronic*
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the
brake system.
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When the ESP is switched off and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the
ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the
speedometer flashes. However, the
ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle.
The ESP will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size (୴ page 422).
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starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow
chains
For more information, see the
“Practical hints” section (୴ page 324).
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in sand or gravel
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Turn on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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