Driving safety systems
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G Warning
Never switch off the ESP® when you see the
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP®.
d warning lamp flashing in the instrument
cluster. In this case proceed as follows:
Deactivating/activating ESP®
RWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
G Warning
The ESP® should not be switched off during
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
ESP® is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the
following situations:
!
Only operate the vehicle for a maximum
of ten seconds on a brake test
dynamometer. Switch off the ignition.
Rwhen using snow chains
Application of the brakes by ESP® may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
!
Function or performance tests may only
be performed on a 2-axle dynamometer. If
you wish to operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult an
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.
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
beforehand. You could otherwise damage
the drive train or the brake system.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function
When you deactivate ESP®:
properly.
RESP® no longer improves driving stability.
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.
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
G Warning
Observe "Important safety instructions"
Rtraction control is still activated.
(
Y page 67).
RESP® still provides support when you
brake.
Traction control is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, thed warning lamp in the
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
for example if the road surface is slippery on ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
one side. In addition, more drive torque is
transferred to the wheel or wheels with
traction.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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