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Driving safety systems
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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.
ESP®
G Observe Safety notes, see page 63.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is
operational as soon as the engine is running.
It monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESP® recognizes that the vehicle deviates
from the direction of travel as intended by the
driver. By applying brakes to individual
wheels and by limiting the engine output, the
ESP® works to stabilize the vehicle. The
ESP® is especially useful while driving off and
on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP®
also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and
steering maneuvers.
!
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 position 0 or 1) when the parking
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.
The ESP® warning lampd in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch ! The ESP® will only function properly if you
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
The ESP® warning lampd in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is
engaged.
i The Distronic system and cruise control
switch off automatically when the ESP®
engages.
G Warning!
Never switch off the ESP® when you see the
ESP® warning lampd flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
G Observe Safety notes, see page 63.
The 4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction
System) is a component of the ESP®. The
RWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
4-ETS
improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
available traction, especially under slippery
road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel. In addition, more power is
transferred to the wheel(s) with traction.
When you switch off the ESP®, the 4-ETS is
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot
still enabled.
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
Switching off the ESP®
G Warning!
!
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Only conduct operational or performance
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
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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 | 2010 |
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