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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
୴ page 254) and
(
୴ page 268).
Warning! G
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lamp
v flashing in the
speedometer dial. In this case proceed as
follows:
ț While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible
ț While driving ease up on the accelerator
ț Adapt 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.
Warning! G
ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it in-
crease the traction afforded. The ESP
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the us-
er’s safety or the safety of others.
!
Because of the ESP’s automatic opera-
tion, the engine must be shut off (key in
starter switch position 0 or 1) when
ț the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
ț the vehicle is being towed with the
front axle raised
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the
rear axle brake system.
The ESP will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size.
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