Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP®
Warning!
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
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Turn on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore.
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The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the circum-
stances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in driving
maneuvers.
When you switch off the ESP®
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the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
Do not switch off the ESP® when a
Minispare or collapsible tire is mounted.
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the traction control will still brake a
spinning wheel
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ESP® switch (off/on)
To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off
the ESP in driving situations where it
would be advantageous to have drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
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Press ESP® switch 1 until the
ABS/ESP® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
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the ESP® continues to operate when
you are braking
you cannot activate Distronic*
The ESP® is deactivated.
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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
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when driving with snow chains
in deep snow
in sand or gravel
speedometer flashes. However, the
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ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E500, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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