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Rtraction control is still activated.
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
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations, stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
If your trailer begins to lurch, you can only
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
Ron roads with slippery surface
Rin sand or gravel
G Warning
When thed ESP® warning lamp is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip
over before the system recognizes swaying of
the trailer.
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.
(Y page 65).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
Off-road ESP®
G Warning!
An ESP® system specifically suited to off-road
If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road drive program (Y page 193) is activated.
It intervenes with a delay if there is
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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