Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Operator's Manual page 81

G Warning!
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Switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to
skid or a wheel is spinning.
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When you switch off the ESP
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the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
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allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
the 4-ETS will still apply the brakes to a
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spinning wheel
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the ESP continues to operate when you
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are braking
you cannot activate the cruise control
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the cruise control switches off if activated
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i When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp in the instrument
v
cluster flashes. However, the ESP
then not stabilize the vehicle.
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will not
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ESP switch
1
X
With the engine running, press ESP
until the ESP
1
instrument cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
G Warning!
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When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
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driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
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will
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
operating status of the ESP
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switch
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warning lamp in the
v
warning lamp v is
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is
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Safety and security
Driving safety systems
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Switching on the ESP
X
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Press ESP switch until the ESP
1
warning lamp in the instrument
v
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
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with the ESP switched on.
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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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The ESP will assist you in such situations.
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The ESP recognizes when the trailer starts
swaying and will apply the brakes to reduce
the vehicle speed to a non-critical speed that
allows the vehicle-trailer combination to
stabilize.
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switched
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