Mercedes-Benz 2006 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 95

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Warning!
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Never switch off the ESP when you see the
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warning lamp v flashing in
ABS/ESP
the instrument cluster. In this case proceed
as follows:
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
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The ESP cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
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Warning!
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The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
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pabilities of an ESP
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the us-
er's safety or the safety of others.
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The ESP will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size ( page 472).
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equipped vehicle must
For more information, see the "Practical
hints" section ( page 373).
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Vehicles without 4MATIC:
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Because of the ESP's automatic oper-
ation, the engine and the ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button* in position 0 or 1)
when:
the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
the vehicle is being towed with the
front axle raised
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the
brake system.
For information on vehicles with
4MATIC, see "Four wheel electronic
traction system (4MATIC) with the
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ESP " ( page 99).
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