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 malfunction
indicator lamp in instrument cluster
comes on). For this reason, all wheels,
including the spare wheel, must have
the same tire size.
With the key in steering lock position 2,
the yellow ESP and EPC 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.
The ESP enhances directional control
and improves traction of the vehicle
under any driving condition.
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 or EPC 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
Mercedes-Benz recommended M + S
radial-ply tires and/or snow chains.
Caution!
With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP
is also switched off.
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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| Document Type | Free Auto PDF Owner's Manual Download |
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz W140 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
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