Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Operator's Manual page 63

If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
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flashes. ESP only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
To activate: briefly press button :.
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The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode
appears in the multifunction display.
To deactivate: briefly press button :.
X
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Deactivating/activating ESP
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WARNING
The ESP ® should not be switched off during
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
no restriction to engine torque
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loss of system-supported traction control
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"ESP OFF" is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
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switch off the ESP .
Do not switch off the ESP
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wheel is mounted.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
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Vehicles with ECO start/stop function:
the ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
comes to a stop. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP
selected status. Example: if ESP
deactivated before the engine was
switched off, ESP
when the engine is switched on again.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
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message
in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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Switch on ESP
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
Otherwise, ESP
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if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
If you deactivate ESP
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engine torque is no longer limited and the
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drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
traction control is still activated.
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activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
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nor is it activated if you brake firmly and
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ESP
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ESP
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firmly.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
Driving safety systems
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when a spare
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remains in its previously
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remains deactivated
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immediately if one of the
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cannot stabilize the vehicle
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no longer improves driving stability.
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is no longer available, nor is it
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Brake is no longer available,
intervenes.
still provides support when you brake
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warning lamp in
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was
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in the
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