Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 85

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Only deactivate ESP
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
lowing situations:
when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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i Activate ESP as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-
cle 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
You can deactivate or activate ESP
on-board computer.
To deactivate: (
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To activate: ( page 82).
X
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
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tions, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
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engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur-
faces.
traction control is still activated.
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ESP still provides support when you
R
brake.
in the situations descri-
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in the fol-
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will
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deactivated.
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via the
page 82).
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in
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Driving safety systems
Crosswind Assist (vehicles without
MAGIC BODY CONTROL)
General information
Vehicles with MAGIC BODY CONTROL: infor-
mation on stabilizing the vehicle in the event
of crosswind ( page 243).
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Strong crosswinds can cause your vehicle to
deviate from a straight course. The crosswind
driving assistance function integrated into
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ESP significantly reduces these effects.
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ESP intervenes automatically according to
the direction and intensity of the crosswinds
affecting your vehicle.
ESP intervenes with stabilizing braking to
assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane.
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds
above 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering gently.
Important safety notes
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP
deactivated or disabled because of a mal-
function.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 76).
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G WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
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 spe-
cialist workshop.
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