Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
®
Warning!
G
!
Because the ESP® operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in
Warning!
G
The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of
position 0 or 1) when testing the brakes on a
brake test dynamometer and such testing should
be no longer than 10 seconds.
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, fol-
lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the circum-
stances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-
dard driving maneuvers.
Active braking action through the ESP® may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
driver can prevent accidents. The capabili-
ties of an ESP® equipped vehicle must never
i The ESP® will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.
(
୴ page 536).
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch
®
off the ESP in driving situations where it
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (୴ page 419) and
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
(
୴ page 436).
!
Operational or performance test must only
be conducted on a two-axle dynanometer. 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.
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when driving with snow chains
in deep snow
in sand or gravel
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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