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instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
highly skilled and experienced driver able to
handle these critical driving situations.
X To deactivate:(Y page 228).
Theå warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch on the SPORT handling mode.
G Warning
Do not switch on the SPORT handling when a
spare wheel is mounted.
When theå ESP OFF warning lamp lights
up, ESP is switched off.
When theä ESP warning lamp and the
å ESP OFF warning lamp are on
continuously, ESP is not operational due to a
malfunction.
SPORT handling mode is active automatically
as long as the engine is running.
It may be best to activate SPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
When ESP is switched off or not operational,
the vehicle's stability during standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road conditions/weather conditions and to
the non-operating status of ESP.
G Warning
Switch off the SPORT handling mode and
switch on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the SPORT handling
mode will only stabilize the vehicle to a limited
extent when it is starting to skid or a wheel is
spinning.
!
Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an
extended period with ESP switched off. This
could cause serious damage to the drive
train.
X To activate:(Y page 228).
Theå warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
RESP® only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
Rthe engine's torque is restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels can spin. The
spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which provides better grip.
Deactivating/activating ESP® (AMG
vehicles)
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
G Warning
Rtraction control is still activated.
The SPORT handling mode should not be
switched on during normal driving.
RESP® still provides support when you brake
firmly.
Switching on the SPORT handling mode will
result in the following:
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, theä
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP® only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
Rno restriction to the engine torque
Rsystem supported traction control is
limited
The SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's
own natural oversteer and understeer
characteristics are desired and requires a
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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 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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