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Warning!
®
warning lamp v is
When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
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
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Even if the ESP
G
is still active in the following situations:
when braking
®
is
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,
®
warning lamp v in the instru-
the ESP
®
switched
ment cluster flashes, regardless of the
speed.
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.
®
has been switched off, it
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
®
Switching on the ESP
Press switch 1 once more.
®
warning lamp v in the
The ESP
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).
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