Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe Operator's Manual page 59

Deactivating/activating ESP
To activate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up. The
SPORT handling mode SPORT handling mode
in the multifunction display.
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. ESP
activated.
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To deactivate ESP
X
®
The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The
message appears in the multifunction
display.
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To activate ESP : when SPORT handling
X
mode is activated or ESP
press button :.
®
The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
SPORT handling mode raises the intervention
threshold for stabilizing the vehicle. This
allows for a sportier driving style on
designated race circuits and may in certain
situations improve the traction in comparison
®
with ESP .
®
message appears
®
is
: press button :.
÷OFF OFF
®
is deactivated,
÷ON ON
Driving safety systems
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the h
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
®
flashes. ESP only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
®
R ESP only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
traction control is still activated.
R
®
ESP still provides support when you brake
R
firmly.
engine torque is only restricted to a limited
R
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction.
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the h warning lamp in the
instrument cluster does not flash. In such
®
situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
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If you deactivate ESP
®
R ESP no longer improves driving stability.
engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning
of the wheels results in a cutting action for
better traction.
traction control is still activated.
R
®
R ESP still provides support when you brake
firmly.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 54).
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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
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is deactivated
:
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