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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Warning!
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Never switch off the ESP
when you see the
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warning lamp v flashing in the in-
ESP
strument cluster. In this case, proceed as
follows:
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
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The ESP
cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
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Warning!
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The ESP
cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, fol-
lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabili-
®
ties of an ESP
equipped vehicle must never
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.
!
Operational or performance test must only
be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer. If
such tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake system or
the transfer case which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
Because the ESP
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the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when testing the parking brake
on a brake test dynamometer and such testing
®
should be no longer than 10 seconds.
Active braking action through the ESP
otherwise seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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The ESP
will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
( page 555).
For more information, see the "Practical
hints" section ( page 441) and
( page 457).
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operates automatically,
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may
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