Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual page 54

G Risk of accident
If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking sys-
tem remains available with full brake boost-
ing effect. However, braking force is not
automatically increased in emergency
braking situations and the stopping dis-
tance may increase.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ESP monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tyres
and the road surface.
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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilise the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified, if
necessary, to keep the vehicle on the desired
course within the scope of the laws of phys-
ics. ESP ® assists the driver when pulling away
on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
bilise the vehicle during braking.
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When ESP intervenes, the v
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
G Risk of accident
If the v warning lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes, proceed as follows:
R Do not deactivate ESP
cumstances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
R
as necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the pre-
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vailing road and weather conditions.
The vehicle could otherwise go into a skid.
ESP ® cannot reduce the risk of an accident
if you drive too fast. ESP
the laws of physics.
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The ignition must be switched off (key in
position 0 or I in the ignition lock) if:
the vehicle is being towed with the front
R
or rear axle raised
you are having the handbrake checked
R
on the brake dynamometer
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system on the
can also sta-
front or rear axle.
i
Only use wheels with the recommended
warning
tyre sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
To deactivate/activate ESP
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under any cir-
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
lowing situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
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cannot override
G Risk of accident
Activate ESP
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
If you deactivate ESP
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R ESP
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could
Engine torque is not limited and the drive
R
wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
traction control is still activated.
® R
function
ESP ®
R
brake.
Safety
Driving safety systems
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® in the fol-
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as soon as the situations
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no longer improves driving stability
still provides support when you
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will
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