Driving safety systems
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the driver when pulling away on wet or
slippery roads. ESP® can also stabilize the
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP®.
vehicle during braking.
If ESP® intervenes, theä warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
G Warning!
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.
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lampä flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel
is mounted.
RWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
ESP® is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the
following situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
Ron sand or gravel
G Warning!
!
Switch the ignition off when:
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.
Rthe parking brake is being tested using a
dynamometer
Rthe vehicle is being towed with the front/
rear axle raised
Application of the brakes by ESP® may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
When you deactivate ESP®:
i Only use wheels with the recommended
RESP® no longer improves driving stability.
tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function
properly.
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.
ETS (Electronic Traction Support)
Rtraction control is still activated.
G Warning
RESP® still provides support when you
brake.
Observe "Important safety notes"
(
Y page 64).
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
Traction control is part of ESP®.
start to spin, theä warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
X To deactivate: (Y page 207).
Theå warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C207, Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E550, Mercedes-Benz W212 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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