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Warning!
Switch on the ESP
®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP
®
will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid
or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESP
®
,
R
the ESP
®
will not stabilize the vehicle
R
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
R
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R
the ESP
®
continues to operate when you
are braking hard
R
the cruise control cannot be activated
R
the cruise control switches off if activated
i
When the ESP
®
is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
®
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster does not flash. The ESP
®
will then
not stabilize the vehicle.
X
Switching off: With the engine running,
press ESP
®
SPORT switch : until the
ESP
®
warning lamp d and the ESP OFF
warning lamp åin the instrument
cluster come on.
The message ESC-OFF appears in the
multifunction display.
i
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display (Y page 270) will
refer to the ESP
®
as ESC.
G
Warning!
When the ESP
®
warning lamp d and the
ESP
®
OFF warning lamp å are illuminated
continuously, the ESP
®
is switched off.
Vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
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.
X
Switching on: With the engine running,
press ESP
®
SPORT switch : briefly.
The ESP
®
warning lamp d and the
ESP
®
OFF warning lamp å in the
instrument cluster go out. The message
ESC-ON appears in the multifunction
display.
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
Activating
X
With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
X
With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door.
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