Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
EBB
ESP
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Operational or performance test must only
be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer. If
such tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake system or
the transfer case which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB)
enhances braking effectiveness by allow-
ing the rear brakes to supply a greater
proportion of the braking effort in straight
line braking circumstances without a loss
of vehicle stability.
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.
!
Because the ESP® operates automatically,
The ESP recognizes when a wheel is
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the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1)
when testing the parking brake on a brake test
dynamometer and such testing should be no
longer than 10 seconds.
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid.
By applying the brakes to the appropriate
wheel and by limiting engine output, the
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ESP works to stabilize the vehicle.
The ESP is especially useful while driving
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off and on wet or slippery road surfaces.
The ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during
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braking and steering maneuvers.
Warning!
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If the EBB is malfunctioning, the brake
system is still functioning. However, the rear
wheels may lock during hard braking, caus-
ing you to lose control over the vehicle and
possibly causing an accident. Adjust your
driving style to the non-operating status of
the EBB.
Active braking action through ESP® may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
The ESP
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warning lamp v
in the instru-
(
୴ page 330).
ment cluster (୴ page 26) flashes when the
ESP is engaged.
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For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (୴ page 327).
The ESP warning lamp v comes on
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when you switch on ignition (୴ page 39).
It goes out when the engine is running.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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