Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 69

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Otherwise, ESP cannot stabilize the vehicle
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
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the engine's torque is no longer limited and
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the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
traction control is still activated.
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ESP still provides support when you
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brake.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
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situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
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To deactivate:( Y page 224).
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
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WARNING
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When the å ESP
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ESP is deactivated.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp and the
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å ESP OFF warning lamp remain lit,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
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When ESP is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
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status of the ESP .
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
X
To activate:( Y page 224).
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
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:
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warning lamp in
OFF warning lamp is lit,
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deactivated.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving safety systems
Deactivating/activating ESP
vehicles)
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
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WARNING
The SPORT handling mode should not be
switched on during normal driving.
Switching on the SPORT handling mode will
result in the following:
no restriction to the engine torque
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system supported traction control is
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limited
The SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's
own natural oversteer and understeer
characteristics are desired and requires a
highly skilled and experienced driver able to
handle these critical driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch on the SPORT handling mode.
Do not switch on the SPORT handling when a
spare wheel is mounted.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to activate SPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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WARNING
Switch off the SPORT handling mode and
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switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the SPORT handling
mode will only stabilize the vehicle to a limited
extent when it is starting to skid or a wheel is
spinning.
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