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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 better grip
ț the traction control will still apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel
ț the ESP
®
continues to operate when
you are braking
ț you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic*
ț the cruise control or Distronic* switch
off if currently activated
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
1 ESP
®
switch
̈ With the engine running, press ESP
®
switch 1 until the ESP
®
warning
lamp v in the instrument cluster
comes on.
The ESP
®
is switched off.
Warning! G
Switch on the ESP
®
immediately if the afore-
mentioned circumstances do not apply any-
more. Otherwise the ESP
®
will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
i
When the ESP
®
is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
®
warn-
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
However, the ESP
®
will then not stabilize the ve-
hicle.
Warning! G
When the ESP
®
warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
®
is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
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 ex-
tended period with the ESP
®
switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.