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If you deactivate ESP®:
Off-road ESP®
RESP® no longer improves driving stability.
An ESP® system specifically suited to off-road
Rthe engine's torque is no longer limited and terrain is activated automatically if the off-
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of road drive program is activated
the wheels results in a cutting action, which (Y page 204)or if the LOW RANGE off-road
provides better grip.
Rtraction control is still activated.
gear (Y page 157) is selected. It intervenes
with a delay if there is oversteering or
understeering, thus improving traction.
RESP® still provides support when you
brake.
ESP® trailer stabilization
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, thed warning lamp in the
If your trailer begins to lurch, you can only
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations, stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP® assists you and can
detect if the trailer begins to lurch. ESP®
slows the vehicle down by braking and
limiting the engine output until the vehicle/
trailer combination has stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active from a speed
above 40 mph (65 km/h).
G Warning!
The system will not be able to assist when the
trailer jackknifes
X To deactivate: press button:.
Thed warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Rif the ESP® has switched off due to a
malfunction
Ron wet or icy roads
G Warning
When thed ESP® warning lamp is
Ron roads with slippery surface
Rin sand or gravel
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip
over before the system recognizes swaying of
the trailer.
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP® is
deactivated or disabled because of a
malfunction.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
operating status of the ESP®.
!
Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an
EBD
extended period with ESP switched off. This
could cause serious damage to the drive
train.
G Warning
Observe "Important safety instructions"
X To activate: press button:.
Thed warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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