Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
®
(E 63 AMG only)
When you switch off the ESP
®
Warning!
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the ESP
®
does not stabilize the vehicle
Warning!
G
When the ESP® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin
The ESP® should not be switched off during
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
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ț
ț
ț
the traction control will still apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel
normal driving. Disabling of the system will
result in the following:
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ț
no restriction to engine torque
the ESP operates while you are brak-
®
ing
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
loss of system supported traction
control
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic*
“
ESP® OFF” is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experi-
enced driver able to handle these critical
driving situations.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
the cruise control or Distronic* switch
off if currently activated
tended period with the ESP® switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
i When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the ve-
®
warn-
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
hicle.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP®.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz E550, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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