Mercedes-Benz 2006 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching on the ESP
®
̈
Press ESP
®
switch 1.
The ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp v in
the instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
®
switched on.
Electrohydraulic brake system
The electrohydraulic brake system com-
bines a hydraulic brake circuit with elec-
tronically controlled brake servo
assistance. You have increased braking
safety and improved braking comfort.
Warning! G
When the ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
®
is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
®
.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
®
switched off. This may cause serious
damage to the drivetrain which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!
Turn on the ESP
®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore.
Warning! G
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only)
warning lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints”
section (
page 376). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the instrument clus-
ter display (
page 386).