Mercedes-Benz 2007 G-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Even if the ESP
®
has been switched off, it
is still active in the following situations:
ț when braking
ț at vehicle speeds up to approximately
37 mph (60 km/h), if one wheel
reaches the grip limit, e.g. when the
street is icy on one side
The brake is applied until the wheel
regains sufficient traction.
If one or more drive wheels are spinning,
the ESP
®
warning lamp v in the instru-
ment cluster flashes, regardless of the
speed.
Switching on the ESP
®
̈ Press switch 1 once more.
The ESP
®
warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
®
switched on.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
page 330).
Warning! G
When the ESP
®
warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
®
is
switched off or it is not operational due to a
malfunction.
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 of time with the ESP
®
switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i
If the ESP
®
is switched off, it will be auto-
matically activated when exceeding a vehicle
speed of 37 mph (60 km/h) or exceeding a
severity threshold of side acceleration.