Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 Owner's Manual page 238

Activating/deactivating ESP
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
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ESP can only be activated/deactivated
using quick access when at least one other
function is available in quick access. ESP
can otherwise be found in the
menu.
Select ESP.
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Select On or å Off.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe any information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
Function of EBD
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(Electronic Sta‐
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterised by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
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on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking,
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especially on bends.
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Assistance
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.
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OFF warn‐
This steering recommendation is given in the fol‐
lowing situations:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
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wet or slippery road surface when you brake
the vehicle starts to skid
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System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
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ESP
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is deactivated.
Driving and parking 235
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ESP is malfunctioning.
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The steering is malfunctioning.
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If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
HOLD function
HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsi‐
bility for the vehicle safely standing still remains
with the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
The incline must not be greater than 30%.
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