Electronic Brake Force Distribution - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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To deactivate: press button : until the
X
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å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷OFF message appears in the
multifunction display.
Deactivate ESP
designated roads when the vehicle's own
oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired. Driving without
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ESP requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver who is able to cope with
these critical driving conditions.
To activate: briefly press button :.
X
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The å ESP
instrument cluster goes out. The
message appears in the multifunction
display.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ESP
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
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situations, ESP
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
traction control is still activated.
R
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when driving on
OFF warning lamp in the
÷ON
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÷ warning lamp in
will not stabilize the vehicle.
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in the
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:
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R PRE-SAFE is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
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PRE-SAFE Brake is no longer available, it
R
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
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ESP intervenes.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
R
firmly.
engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
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
remains in its previously selected status.
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Example: if ESP was deactivated before the
engine was switched off, ESP
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 59).
Y
G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps ( page 244) as well as
Y
display messages ( page 214).
Y
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
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remains