Safety and security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP®
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP® in driving situations in which it
Ryou cannot activate the cruise control or
the Distronic system
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
Rthe cruise control or the Distronic system
switch off if activated
i When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP®
warning lampv in the instrument
Rwhen driving with snow chains
Rin deep snow
Rin sand or gravel
cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will
G Warning!
Switch on the ESP® immediately if the
then not stabilize the vehicle.
X With the engine running, press ESP® switch
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to
skid or a wheel is spinning.
1 until the ESP® warning lamp
v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP® is switched off.
G Warning!
1
ESP® switch
Switching off the ESP® (except E 63 AMG)
G Warning!
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
When you switch off the ESP®,
When the ESP® warning lampv is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
operating status of the ESP®.
Rthe ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
Rthe engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
Rthe ETS/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to
a spinning wheel
Rthe ESP® continues to operate when you
are braking
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP® switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E300, Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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