Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4Matic) With The Esp - Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 Operator's Manual

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When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
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However, the ESP will then not stabilize the
vehicle.
1 ESP
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off/on
With the engine running, press ESP
switch 1 until the ESP ®
lamp v in the instrument cluster
comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
Warning!
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warn-
When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers reduces.
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 ex-
tended period with the ESP
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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warning
Switching on the ESP
Press ESP
The ESP
strument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
G
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warning lamp v is
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is
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.
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switched off. This
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® switch 1.
® warning lamp v in the in-
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switched on.
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Four wheel electronic traction system
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(4MATIC) with the ESP
Models with all-wheel-drive only.
The 4MATIC improves the vehicle's ability
to use available traction, e.g. during winter
operation in mountains under snowy
conditions, by applying power to all four
wheels.
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