Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 52

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Only use wheels with the recommended
tyre sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is running. In the following situations,
it may be better to activate SPORT handling
mode or deactivate ESP
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
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WARNING
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Activate ESP as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. Otherwise,
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ESP will only be able to stabilise the vehicle
to a limited degree if the vehicle starts to skid
or if a wheel starts to spin.
Characteristics when ESP
ted
When you deactivate ESP
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R ESP no longer improves driving stability.
engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
traction control is still activated.
R
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R ESP still provides support when you brake
firmly.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the h warning lamp
in the instrument cluster does not flash. In
such situations, ESP
vehicle.
Deactivating/activating ESP
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ESP is activated as soon as you start the
engine.
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function
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:
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is deactiva-
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:
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will not stabilise the
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Driving safety systems
To deactivate ESP
X
button : until the h and å warning
lamps in the instrument panel light up.
The OFF message appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
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WARNING
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ESP is deactivated if the h and å
warning lamps in the instrument cluster are
lit continuously when the engine is running.
There is an increased risk of your vehicle skid-
ding in certain situations.
You should always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
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To activate ESP : when SPORT handling
X
mode is activated or ESP
press button : briefly.
The h and å warning lamps in the
instrument cluster go out. The
appears in the multifunction display.
SPORT handling mode
SPORT handling mode raises the intervention
threshold for stabilising the vehicle. This
allows for a sportier driving style on designa-
ted race circuits and may in certain situations
improve the traction in comparison with
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ESP .
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: press and hold down
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is deactivated,
ON message
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