Driving safety systems
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G Warning!
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lampä flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
one side. On vehicles with 4MATIC, more
drive torque is also transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP®.
RWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
Deactivating/activating ESP® (except
AMG vehicles)
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
G Warning!
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
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.
!
Vehicles without 4MATIC: switch the
ignition off when:
ESP® is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
Rthe parking brake is being tested using a
dynamometer
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the
Rthe vehicle is being towed with the front/ following situations:
rear axle raised
Rwhen using snow chains
Application of the brakes by ESP® may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the
ignition when the parking brake is being
tested on a brake dynamometer.
G Warning!
Switch on the ESP immediately if the
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.
Application of the brakes by ESP® may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function
properly.
If you deactivate ESP®:
RESP® no longer improves driving stability.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Rthe engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
G Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(
Y page 65).
Rtraction control is still activated.
Traction control is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
RESP® still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, start to spin, theä warning lamp in the
for example if the road surface is slippery on
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C207, Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E550, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W212 |
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