Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
Warning!
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G
i When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warn-
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the
Warning!
G
Switch on the ESP® immediately if the afore-
mentioned circumstances do not apply any-
more. Otherwise the ESP® will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
vehicle.
The ESP® should not be switched off during
The ESP switch is located on the upper
®
part of the center console.
normal driving other than in the circum-
stances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-
dard driving maneuvers.
When you switch off the ESP
®
ț
ț
the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
®
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:
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
ț
ț
ț
ț
the 4-ETS will still apply the brake to a
spinning wheel
ț
ț
ț
ț
when driving with snow chains
in deep snow
1
ESP switch
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the ESP® continues to operate when
you are braking
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With the engine running, press
sand or gravel
switch 1.
you cannot activate the cruise control
system
when driving off-road
The ESP warning lamp v in the
®
instrument cluster comes on.
the cruise control system switches off
if currently activated
The ESP is deactivated.
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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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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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