Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
Notes:
The indicator Is mp for the ESP is
combined with that of the BAS.
Driving the vehicle with varied size
tires will cause the wheels to rotate at
different speeds, therefore the
The ESP enhances directional control
and improves traction of the vehicle
under any driving condition.
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.
The yellow BAB/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp In the instrument cluster
and the yellowESP warning lamp in the
speedometer dial come on with the key in
steering lock position 2. They should go
out with the engine 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
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.
IftheBAS/ESP malfunctionindicator
lamp comes on with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in either
system. Pressing the accelerator pedal will
require greater effort. Only partial engine
output will be available.
Important!
If the ESP warning lamp flashes, adapt
your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions.
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.
Ifthe BAS malfunctions, the brake system
functions in the usual manner, but without
BAS.
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the front
axle raised (see Towing the vehicle in
Index), the key must not be in steering
lock position 2. Otherwise, the
Have the BAS or ESP checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon
as possible.
electronic stability program will
immediately be engaged and will apply
the rear wheel brakes.
With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP is
also switched off.
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