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Driving safety systems
When you switch off the ESP
®
ț the ESP
®
does not stabilize the vehicle
ț the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for a better grip
ț the traction control will still brake a
spinning wheel
ț the ESP
®
continues to operate when
you are braking
The switch is located on the upper part of
the center console.
1 ESP
®
switch (off/on)
̈ With the engine running, press ESP
®
switch 1.
The ESP
®
warning lamp v in the
speedometer dial comes on.
The ESP
®
is switched off.
Switching on the ESP
®
̈
Press ESP
®
switch 1.
The ESP
®
warning lamp v in the
speedometer dial goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
®
switched on.
!
Turn on the ESP
®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore.
i
When the ESP
®
is switched off and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the
ESP
®
warning lamp v in the speed-
ometer dial flashes. However, the ESP
®
will then not stabilize the vehicle.
Warning! G
When the ESP
®
warning lamp v is illumi-
nated 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.