Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual page 101

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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Switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore.
When you switch off the ESP
®
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 apply the brake to a
spinning wheel
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the ESP continues to operate when
you are braking
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic* system
the cruise control or the Distronic*
system switch off if currently activated
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When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp v in the instrument cluster
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flashes. However, the ESP will then not
stabilize the vehicle.
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The ESP switch is located on the upper
part of the center console.
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1 ESP ®
switch
With the engine running, press ESP
switch 1.
The ESP
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP
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®
® warning lamp v in the
®
is deactivated.
Warning!
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warning lamp v is
When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
®
status of the ESP .
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
tended period of time with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Switching on the ESP
® switch 1.
Press ESP
® warning lamp v in the
The ESP
instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode.
G
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is
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switched