Deactivating/Activating - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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Traction control remains active if you
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deactivate ESP
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WARNING
Traction control cannot reduce the risk of an
accident if you drive too fast. Traction control
cannot override the laws of physics.
Deactivating/activating ESP
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 61).
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ESP should not be deactivated during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not deactivate ESP
or spare wheel is mounted.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
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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
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
When you deactivate ESP
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R ESP no longer improves driving stability.
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
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the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
traction control is still activated.
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R ESP still provides support when you
brake.
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when the emergency
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in the
immediately if one of the
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cannot stabilize the vehicle
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
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situations, ESP
To deactivate: press button :.
X
The å ESP
instrument cluster lights up.
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WARNING
When the å ESP
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ESP is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP
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å ESP OFF warning lamp remain lit,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
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When ESP is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
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Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
To activate: press button :.
X
The å ESP
instrument cluster goes out.
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ESP trailer stabilization
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer
combination) begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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warning lamp in
will not stabilize the vehicle.
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OFF warning lamp in the
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OFF warning lamp is lit,
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warning lamp and the
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deactivated.
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OFF warning lamp in the