Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Electronic traction system
Switching off the ESP
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Warning!
Warning!
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The electronic traction system is a compo-
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nent of ESP .
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Switch on the ESP® immediately if the afore-
The electronic traction system improves
the vehicle’s ability to utilize available trac-
tion, especially under slippery road condi-
tions by applying the brakes to a spinning
wheel.
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.
ESP® should not be switched off during nor-
mal driving other than in the circumstances
described below. Disabling of the system
will reduce vehicle stability in standard driv-
ing maneuvers.
When you switch off the ESP
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When you switch off the ESP , the elec-
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tronic traction system is still enabled.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
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the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
Warning!
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch
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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:
If you are driving too fast, the electronic
traction system cannot reduce the risk of an
accident.
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the electronic traction system will still
apply the brakes to a spinning wheel
the ESP continues to operate when
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you are braking
The electronic traction system cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle.
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when driving with snow chains
in deep snow
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic* system
in sand or gravel
the cruise control or the Distronic*
system switch off if currently activated
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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