Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual page 66

Driving safety systems
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In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
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ESP :
when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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on designated roads when the vehicle's
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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
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.
Deactivating/activating ESP
To activate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode SPORT handling mode
appears in the multifunction display.
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
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as soon as the situations
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deactivated.
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message
To deactivate ESP
X
the å ESP
in the instrument cluster.
The ÷OFF OFF
multifunction display.
To activate ESP
X
The å ESP
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷
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ESP ON ON message appears in the
multifunction display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
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will
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
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flashes. ESP
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
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R ESP only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
the engine's torque is restricted only to a
R
limited degree and the drive wheels can
spin. The spinning of the wheels results in
a cutting action, which provides better grip.
ETS is still active.
R
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R ESP still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when ESP
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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
situations, ESP
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
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 on loose
surfaces.
traction control is still activated.
R
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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: press button : until
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OFF warning lamp lights up
message appears in the
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: briefly press button :.
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OFF warning lamp in the
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in
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will not stabilize the vehicle.
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:
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