Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
ESP
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Warning!
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Warning!
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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP ) is
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operational as soon as the engine is run-
ning and monitors the vehicle's traction
(force of adhesive friction between the
tires and the road surface) and handling.
Never switch off the ESP® when you see the
ABS/ESP® warning lamp v flashing in
the instrument cluster. In this case proceed
as follows:
The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of
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
The ESP
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 espe-
®
cially useful while driving off and on wet or
slippery road surfaces. The ESP also sta-
®
bilizes the vehicle during braking maneu-
vers.
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recognizes when a wheel is spin-
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While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the us-
er’s safety or the safety of others.
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
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The ESP will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size (୴ page 434).
The ESP® cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
The ABS/ESP
instrument cluster (୴ page 25) flashes
when the ESP
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warning lamp v in the
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is engaged.
The ABS/ESP
warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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