Mercedes-Benz 2005 M-Class Operator's Manual page 84

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period of time with the ESP
switched off. This may cause serious
damage to the drivetrain which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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Turn ESP on immediately if the afore-
mentioned circumstances do not apply
anymore.
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The switch is located on the upper center
console.
ESP on/off switch
Press upper half of the ESP switch.
The 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v in
the speedometer comes on.
The ESP is deactivated.
If one or more drive wheels are spinning,
the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v in the
speedometer flashes, regardless of the
speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when the ESP is deactivated.
The ESP always operates when you are
braking, even when it has been deactiva-
ted.
Warning!
When the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.
Switching on the ESP
Press lower half of the ESP switch until
the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v in
the speedometer goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode.
For more information, see the "Practical
hints" section ( page 247).
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