Mercedes-Benz ML350 Operator's Manual page 98

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Switching off the ESP
Warning!
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The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the circum-
stances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-
dard driving maneuvers.
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Do not switch off the ESP when a
Minispare wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off
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the ESP in driving situations where it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow
chains
in sand or gravel
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Turn ESP on immediately if the afore-
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mentioned circumstances do not apply
anymore.
When you switch off the ESP
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the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
the 4-ETS will still brake a spinning
wheel
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the ESP continues to operate when
you are braking
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When the ESP is switched off and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the
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warning lamp v in the instru-
ESP
ment cluster flashes. However, the
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ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle.
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The switch is located on the upper center
console.
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1 ESP
switch
With the engine running, press ESP
switch 1.
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warning lamp v in the
The ESP
instrument cluster comes on. The
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ESP is deactivated.
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