Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Notes:
Driving the vehicle with varied size
tires will cause the wheels to rotate at
different speeds, therefore the
electronic stability program may
activate (yellow ESP warning lamp in
instrument cluster comes on). For this
reason, all wheels, including the spare
wheel, must have the same tire size.
The ESP enhances directional control
and improves traction of the vehicle
under any driving condition.
With the key in steering lock position 2,
the yellow ESP malfunction indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster and the
yellow warning lamp in the
speedometer dial come on. They must
go out when the engine is running.
Over/understeering of the vehicle is
counteracted by applying brakes to the
left or right side wheels. The ESP
warning lamp, located in the
If the ESP malfunction indicator lamp
comes on with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected. It is
possible that now only partial engine
output is available.
When testing the parking brake on a
brake test dynamometer, the engine
must be shut off. Otherwise, the
electronic stability program will
immediately be engaged and will apply
the rear wheel brakes.
speedometer dial, starts to flash.
Important!
If the ESP warning lamp flashes, adapt
your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions.
Have the ESP checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as
soon as possible..
In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the electronic stability
program is only achieved with
Caution!
With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP
is also switched off.
Mercedes-Benz recommended M+S
radial-ply tires and/or snow chains.
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle
raised (see Towing the vehicle in Index),
the engine must be shut off. Otherwise,
the electronic stability program will
immediately be engaged and will apply
the rear wheel brakes.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz W140 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
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