Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP®
Warning!
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Warning!
Because of the ESP’s® automatic oper-
ation, the engine and ignition must be
shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button* in position 0 or 1)
when
The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of
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physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP®
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
pabilities of an ESP® equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the us-
er’s safety or the safety of others.
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 stan-
dard driving maneuvers.
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the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
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the vehicle is being towed with the
front/rear axle raised
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch
off the ESP® in driving situations where it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
Active braking action through the ESP®
may otherwise seriously damage the
brake system.
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starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow
chains
Distronic* is switched off when the
For more information, see “Practical hints”
୴ page 344).
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ESP engages.
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in sand or gravel
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The ESP® will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size (୴ page 426).
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Distronic* cannot be activated when
the ESP has been switched off.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz S350, Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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