2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI GL450 X164 Owners Manual

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
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i When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP®
warning lamp v in the instrument cluster
flashes. However, the ESP® will then not
Warning!
Warning!
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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.
stabilize the 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
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Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
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the ESP   does not stabilize the vehicle
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wheel is mounted.
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
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:
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the 4-ETS will still apply the brake to a
spinning wheel
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ESP   switch
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the ESP   continues to operate when
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you are braking
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when driving with snow chains
in deep snow
With the engine running, press ESP
switch 1.
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you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic* system
The ESP   warning lamp v in the
®
instrument cluster comes on.
in sand or gravel
the cruise control or the Distronic*
system switch off if currently activated
The ESP   is deactivated.
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Product Specification
CategoriesMercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals
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Model Year2007
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