Safety and security
Driving safety systems
G Warning!
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop road conditions by applying the brakes to a
button in position 0 or 1) when the parking spinning wheel. In addition, more power is
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer. Such testing should be no
longer than 10 seconds.
Active braking action through the ESP®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
available traction, especially under slippery
Never switch off the ESP® when you see the
ESP® warning lampv flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
transferred to the wheel(s) with traction.
When you switch off the ESP®, the 4-ETS is
still enabled.
RWhen driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
Switching off the ESP®
G Warning!
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
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.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
!
The ESP® will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
i The cruise control switches off
automatically when the ESP® engages.
!
Only conduct operational or performance
For more information, see the “Practical
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP® in driving situations in which it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
hints” section (Y page 306) and
(
Y page 346).
Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
G
Rwhen driving with snow chains
Rin deep snow
Observe Safety notes, see
page 75.
The 4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction
System) are components of the ESP®. The
Rin sand or gravel
!
Because the ESP® operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
4-ETS
improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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