Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster Operator's Manual page 65

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WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
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Only deactivate ESP
bed in the following.
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and acci-
dents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit-
uations described in the following.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
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ESP :
when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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on specially designated roads when the vehi-
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cle's own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
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ESP requires an extremely qualified and expe-
rienced driver.
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Activate ESP as soon as the situations descri-
bed above no longer apply. ESP
not be able to stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle
starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.
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Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP
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, ESP no longer sta-
in the situations descri-
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will otherwise
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deactivated. You
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Driving safety systems
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
X
press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The
dling mode dling mode message appears on the multi-
function display.
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. ESP
ted
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To deactivate ESP
X
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The ÷
message appears on the multifunction dis-
play.
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To activate ESP : when SPORT handling
X
mode is activated or ESP
press button :.
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷
message appears on the multifunction dis-
play.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP
only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
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ESP only improves driving stability to a limi-
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ted degree
traction control is still activated
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engine torque is no longer limited and the
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drive wheels are able to spin
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut for
better traction on loose surfaces.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
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firmly
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
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ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
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If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability
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engine torque is no longer limited and the
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drive wheels are able to spin
SPORT SPORT han‐ han‐
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is activa-
: press button :.
OFF OFF
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is deactivated,
ON ON
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warn-
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in the
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