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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 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 or the Distronic system
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.
ESP
®
trailer stabilization
If the trailer you are towing should begin to
sway, the rig can only be stabilized by
immediately applying the brakes hard.
Steering during this maneuver will not help to
stabilize the rig.
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