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circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
when a spare
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP
®
. This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
R
when driving with snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
in sand or gravel
G
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
®
does 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/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to
a spinning wheel
R
the ESP
®
continues to operate when you
are braking
R
the cruise control cannot be activated
R
the cruise control or the Distronic system
switch 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 flashes. However, the ESP
®
will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
X
With the engine running, press ESP
®
switch : until the ESP
®
warning lamp
d in the instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP
®
is switched off.
G
Warning!
When the ESP
®
warning lamp d 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 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.
Switching on the ESP
®
X
Press ESP
®
switch : until the ESP
®
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
with the ESP
®
switched on.
Off-road ESP
®
(vehicles with 4MATIC)
With the off-road driving program switched on
(Y page 155), the ESP
®
designed for off-road
use is activated automatically. At speeds
below 27 mph (45 km/h), the ESP
®
assists in
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