Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
ESP
Warning!
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Warning!
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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
monitors the vehicle's traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking efficiency beyond that af-
forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes
and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot
prevent accidents, including those resulting
from excessive speed in turns, following an-
other vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in
a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lampv flashing in the in-
strument cluster. In this case proceed as fol-
lows:
The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spin-
ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By ap-
plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and
by limiting engine output, the ESP works to
stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially
useful during take-off and on wet or slip-
pery road surfaces.
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While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible
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While driving ease up on the accelerator
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP warning lamp v in the instru-
ment cluster flashes when the ESP is en-
gaged.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting
from excessive speed.
The ESP warning lamp v in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when you turn the
key in the starter switch to position 2 or
press the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped)
start/stop button twice. It goes out when
the engine is running.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E320, Mercedes-Benz E500, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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