Driving safety systems
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G Warning
ESP® is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
When theå ESP OFF warning lamp lights
up, ESP is switched off.
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the
following situations:
When theä ESP warning lamp and the
å ESP OFF warning lamp are on
continuously, ESP is not operational due to a
malfunction.
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
When ESP is switched off or not operational,
the vehicle's stability during standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
G Warning!
Activate ESP® as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP® will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
to spin.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road conditions/weather conditions and to
the non-operating status of ESP.
!
Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an
extended period with ESP® switched off.
This could cause serious damage to the
drive train.
When you deactivate ESP®:
RESP® no longer improves driving stability.
Rthe engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of X To activate: press button:.
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
Theå warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Rtraction control is still activated.
RESP® still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, theä warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
ESP® trailer stabilization
If your trailer begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
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
Rif the ESP® has switched off due to a
malfunction
X To deactivate: press button:.
Theå warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Ron wet or icy roads
Ron roads with slippery surface
Rin sand or gravel
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GLK350, Mercedes-Benz X204 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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