Mercedes-Benz 2010 R-Class Operator's Manual page 67

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ESP
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Observe Safety notes, see page 63.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
operational as soon as the engine is running.
It monitors the vehicle's traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
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The ESP recognizes that the vehicle deviates
from the direction of travel as intended by the
driver. By applying brakes to individual
wheels and by limiting the engine output, the
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ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The
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ESP is especially useful while driving off and
on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP
also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and
steering maneuvers.
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The ESP warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
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The ESP warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP
engaged.
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Warning!
Never switch off the ESP
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ESP warning lamp d flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
When driving off, apply as little throttle as
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possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
R
pedal.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
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prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
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Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
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The 4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction
System) is a component of the ESP
4-ETS improves the vehicle's ability to utilize
available traction, especially under slippery
road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel. In addition, more power is
transferred to the wheel(s) with traction.
When you switch off the ESP
still enabled.
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Switching off the ESP
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The ESP
normal driving other than in the
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Driving safety systems
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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operates
automatically, 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 the parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer. Such testing should be no
longer than 10 seconds.
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the "Technical data" section
of this Operator's Manual.
The Distronic system and cruise control
switch off automatically when the ESP
engages.
Observe Safety notes, see page 63.
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Warning!
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should not be switched off during
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