Mercedes-Benz 2007 E 350 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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.
Switching on the ESP
®
̈ Press ESP
®
switch 1 until the ESP
®
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
®
switched on.
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with the ESP
®
Models with all-wheel-drive only.
The 4MATIC improves the vehicle’s ability
to use available traction, e.g. during winter
operation in mountains under slippery road
conditions, by applying power to all four
wheels.
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.
Warning! G
If you see the ESP
®
warning lamp v
flashing in the instrument cluster, proceed
as follows:
ț While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
ț While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
ț Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.