Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe Operator's Manual page 58

Driving safety systems
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! Switch the ignition off when:
the electric parking brake is being tested
R
using a brake dynamometer.
the vehicle is being towed with the rear
R
axle raised.
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
When SPORT handling mode is activated, the
M warning lamp lights up in the instrument
panel.
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When ESP is deactivated, the å and
h warning lamps light up in the instrument
panel.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 193) and display messages which
Y
may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 170).
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
Characteristics of ESP
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
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If ESP intervenes, the h ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
X
circumstances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
X
as necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the
X
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 54).
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may
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function
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warning
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under any
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You can select between the following states
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of ESP :
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ESP is activated.
R
SPORT handling mode is activated.
R
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R ESP is deactivated.
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following.
G
WARNING
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If you deactivate ESP
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
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Only deactivate ESP
described in the following.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
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ESP :
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
when driving on designated roads when the
R
vehicle's own oversteering and
understeering characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
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ESP requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
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Activate ESP as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
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, ESP no longer
in the situations
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will
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deactivated.